Team 143 of the Michigan Wolverines is on a history-shaping mission this season. After curb-stomping Ohio State at Ohio Stadium for the first time since 2000, the Maize and Blue are seeking its first back-to-back Big Ten Championships since the 2003-04 seasons.
As traduced as the Big Ten West has been this season, the Purdue Boilermakers pose a worthy challenge for the Wolverines. Nicknamed the “Spoilermakers” because of their well-documented history of beating top-rated teams, Purdue has been on a tear in this respect. The Boilermakers have won three straight games against top-three opponents, the best such streak in America.