RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS

Former Ohio State football quarterback Dwayne Haskins has died after being struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning in Florida, according to ESPN.

If Indiana wants a shot at the title, they have to bounce back after a slumping end to their regular season, where they lost four of their last five games. Unfortunately, these two did not meet during the regular season, as their lone meet was canceled. They won their regular season finale against USC, winning three of their last five games. The Wildcats took the lone regular season meeting this season winning 75-56 at home in January. After knocking off Texas A&M on Wednesday, Vandy is in the second round for the first time since 2016.

Michigan will play its first game without head coach Juwan Howard when Rutgers visits on Wednesday. It is the first of four straight home games for Michigan before a single road game to close the regular season. Michigan didn’t get much from its backcourt in that game, shot just 3-of-15 from 3, and watched as Rutgers hit a ton of jump shots. But, Martelli acknowledged, “A game shot is different than shooting one in the (practice facility) at 8 in the morning. Game InformationWho: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (16-10, 10-6) at Michigan Wolverines (14-11, 8-7)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan); capacity: 12,707When: Wednesday, February 23, 7:01 p.m.

Arguably ine of the biggest days of the bowl season thus far is set for Friday. Desmond Ridder has been the offensive catalyst this season for Cincy, but will have his hands full against the Crimson Tide defense. Therefore, their opponents in the Central Michigan Chippewas are getting the chance to stay in the bowl season. Rutgers is playing in a bowl game because they accepted the invitation to play after the original participant, Texas A&M, pulled out due to COVID and injury issues. They are going to be playing in their 11th bowl game, and first since winning the Quick Lane Bowl back in 2014.

The stakes will be as high as they can be when No. 7 Michigan State battles No. 4 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.

No. 5 Michigan State is on upset alert as the Spartans try to follow up their big victory against rival Michigan with a road win against Purdue.

Both Michigan State and Michigan are named among the early pool of schools in College Football Playoff rankings.

Michigan State has been one of the biggest surprises in the Big Ten season.

One of our Big Ten teams has its first bye of the year, but there are no bye weeks in MLive’s Big Ten picks. MLive staff picksNebraska (-4): Austin, Wenzel, McMann, ZukeMinnesota (+4): KahnIowa defensive back Matt Hankins celebrates after his interception during the fourth quarter on Oct. 9, 2021. 10 Michigan State taking an undefeated record into an Oct. 30 showdown against Michigan is a trip to Indiana. With Indiana struggling offensively, Michigan State should have enough firepower to secure a fourth road win of the season before a bye week. Michigan State 30, Indiana 20MLive staff picks

The Michigan State Spartans enter Saturday afternoon’s road contest against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as the favorites, but oddsmakers indicated the game could be close. Among the sites accepting wagers are Barstool Sportsbook, BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, and Caesar’s Sportsbook. The odds reflected below were compiled Friday morning and may have changed ahead of Saturday’s game. The odds only reflect for bets placed on Michigan State as there are different odds for bets placed on Rutgers. By clicking on the name of the individual sportsbooks below, you can jump right to the most current odds at each sportsbook.

Undefeated Michigan hopes to reignite its ground game against the nation's top-ranked run defense when the 14th-ranked Wolverines look for their first victory at Wisconsin in 20 years on Saturday.

Michigan is seeking to win at Camp Randall Stadium for the first time since a 20-17 triumph in 2001 when the 14th-ranked Wolverines visit Wisconsin.

Welcome to the “Michigan played poorly but still managed to win” portion of the college football season. Glad you could make it!

The University of Michigan Wolverines defeated Rutgers University Scarlet Knights at the Big House Saturday.

Coming off of a commanding 63-10 win a week ago, the Michigan Wolverines enter Saturday’s contest with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as a huge favorite once again. Most oddsmakers have the Wolverines listed at -20.5 against the spread with odds of -110, meaning a close game would ruin that bet. The odds only reflect for bets placed on Michigan as there are different odds for bets placed on Rutgers. By clicking on the name of the individual sportsbooks below, you can jump right to the most current odds at each sportsbook. SPREADBarstool Sports: -20.5 (-112)BetMGM: -20.5 (-110)Caesar’s Sportsbook: -20.5 (105)DraftKings: -20 (-110)FanDuel: -20.5 (104)PointsBet: -20 (-110)OVER/UNDERBarstool Sports: 50 (-110)BetMGM: 49.5 (-110)Caesar’s Sportsbook: 50 (-110)DraftKings: 50 (-110)FanDuel: 50.5 (-110)PointsBet: 50 (-110)MONEYLINEBarstool Sports: -1667BetMGM: -1400Caesar’s Sportsbook: -1100DraftKings: -1125FanDuel: -1600PointsBet: -1150

Michigan and Rutgers took care of business during the non-conference portion of their schedules.

On Saturday, several streets in downtown Ann Arbor will be closed due to an evening football game at the Big House and a morning ceremony in honor of 9/11.

There’s only one game standing between Michigan football and a perfect month of September, and it comes against a Rutgers team improving drastically under Greg Schiano.

Michigan football steamrolled through its non-conference schedule, but now it’s time for Big Ten East games. This year, there are no pushovers in the division.

Here is a prediction for every single Michigan football game this season, including a bowl game.

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Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines and Caleb McConnell #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights go for a loose ball at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Four teams have separated themselves to form the top tier in the conference: Michigan, Ohio State, Illinois and Iowa. Illinois, Ohio State and Iowa have all played each other once, meaning they have two games played in that top tier, while Michigan has none. On top of those games, Michigan has road trips to Indiana (a desperate, NCAA-caliber team) and Michigan State (a hated in-state rival). AdMike Smith #12 of the Michigan Wolverines defends Jacob Young #42 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Who: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-7, 8-7) at No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (14-1, 9-1)Where: Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan)When: Thursday, February 18, 9:01 p.m. We haven’t even been close, really.”The Scarlet Knights already have three road wins this season, in addition to home wins over Illinois and Purdue. The Scarlet Knights last played on Saturday, beating Northwestern 64-50 in New Jersey. For the Wolverines, Rutgers is sandwiched between their much anticipated return and a visit to No.

Rocky Lombardi #12 of the Michigan State Spartans hands the ball off to Connor Heyward #11 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Spartan Stadium on October 24, 2020 in East Lansing, Michigan. EAST LANSING, Mich. – The final game of the Michigan State football season has been canceled due to COVID-19 cases within the Maryland program. This is the second time this season Maryland has had to cancel a game with Michigan State due to COVID-19. There were six positive cases among staff over that same time period, resulting in a population positivity rate of 12.4%. Though the season as a whole was difficult, Tucker beat in-state rival Michigan and upset then-undefeated Northwestern along the way.

For some teams (Michigan and Michigan State), and some of us on this panel, it’s getting used to life on the bottom. Meanwhile, the Hawkeyes have their mojo back, topping 225 yards rushing in dominating wins over Michigan State and Minnesota the last two weeks. Aside from its win against Michigan, Michigan State has coughed up the ball with regularity this season. Maryland 30, Michigan State 17Matt Wenzel: Michigan State is headed in the wrong direction with back-to-back blowout losses by a combined score of 73-7. But Greg Schiano has shown that his team can be competitive against the Big Ten’s big boys, which should scare each and every Michigan fan this weekend.

Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first quarter touchdown while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 14 Iowa looks for its first 5-0 start since 2014 when it travels to Ann Arbor on Saturday to face 18th-ranked Michigan in Big Ten play. LINE: Michigan -3.5"It's always exciting to go up there and it's always a tough challenge," Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz told reporters. Iowa has won five of the last six meetings with Michigan. PREDICTION: Michigan 24, Iowa 21More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Ambry Thomas #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a third quarter fourth down stop with Josh Metellus #14 while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first quarter touchdown while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)There's very little belief in Michigan right now, and the only way to change that is to pick up a signature win. Donovan Peoples-Jones #9 of the Michigan Wolverines makes a first quarter catch next to Damon Hayes #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In the two games since, Charbonnet has just seven carries for 28 yards.

Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines throws a second quarter pass while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Hawkeyes are still undefeated following wins over Miami (Ohio), Rutgers, Iowa State and Middle Tennessee. Ambry Thomas #1 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a third quarter fourth down stop with Josh Metellus #14 while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. So, if Iowa, UCF and Florida all lose, Michigan could rise to No. Stanford has been terrible this season, losing in blowout fashion to Southern Cal, UCF and Oregon before scraping out a victory against Oregon State.

Nico Collins #4 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his first quarter touchdown with Tarik Black #7 next to Damon Hayes #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Christian Turner #3 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his third quarter touchdown with offensive coordinator Josh Gattis while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Donovan Peoples-Jones #9 of the Michigan Wolverines makes a first quarter catch next to Damon Hayes #22 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Artur Sitkowski #8 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights is stopped on a fourth down run by Aidan Hutchinson #97 and Brad Hawkins #20 of the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan certainly feels a lot better this week than last, and if it goes on a winning streak, we'll know it started Saturday.

Head coach Walt Bell (center) of the Massachusetts Minutemen talks to his team during the fourth quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on August 30, 2019 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated UMass 48-21.

Jonathan Hilliman #23 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights flexes after punching in a touchdown against the Texas State Bobcats during the second quarter at High Point Solutions Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Sitkowski endured a nightmare season as a freshman for the Scarlet Knights but has a chance to get off to a strong start against the weak defense of the Minutemen. Senior Damon Hayes, who had 48 tackles and a team-high 10 pass breakups in 2017, is back at cornerback after playing safety last season for Rutgers. Rutgers ranked last nationally in scoring (13.5 points per game), and last in the Big Ten in total offense (266.3 yards) and first downs (15.2) last season. PREDICTION: Rutgers 31, UMass 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The Ohio State University Buckeyes celebrate after a 52-3 win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbus. (CNN) - The Ohio State University is attempting to trademark the word "the," according to an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office. 88571984 was filed Thursday, and the school seeks to use the word "the" mainly on t-shirts, baseball caps and hats. "In order for a trademark to be registered for a brand of clothing, the trademark must be used in a trademark fashion. It officially became The Ohio State University in 1878.