6:30 p.m., Michigan Stadium • TV: Ch. 9 • Radio: 100.3-FM • Line: Michigan by 15½ • Series: Michigan leads 74-25-3
About the Wolverines: Michigan is retooling in coach Jim Harbaugh's third year. The defense ranks No. 1 in the Big Ten and fourth nationally, but total offense (374.8 yards per game) is ninth in the Big Ten. With Wisconsin and Ohio State remaining, the Wolverines (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) can't afford a third hiccup.
Player to watch: Brandon Peters took over for ineffective John O'Korn in the first half of a victory over Rutgers last week and most likely will start. Peters led three touchdown drives, completed 10 of 14 passes and is more of a threat to run.
Gophers offense vs. Wolverines defense: Michigan has a big edge here, with All-America tackle Maurice Hurst, solid end Chase Winovich and speedy linebacker Devin Bush leading a unit that ranks second nationally against the pass. Advantage: Michigan
Gophers defense vs. Wolverines offense: Defense has kept Minnesota in every game, and the unit is good enough to slow a Wolverines offense with a QB making his first start. Keep the run game in check, and the Gophers have a chance. Advantage: Gophers