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Michigan football vs. Middle Tennessee State: Scouting report, prediction

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Here's a look at Jim Harbaugh's projected starters for Michigan Wolverines football in 2019. The season opens Aug. 31 vs. Middle Tennessee. Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press

Michigan opens its 2019 season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday against Middle Tennessee State. Here is our breakdown:

Fast facts

Matchup: No. 7 Michigan (10-3, 8-1 Big Ten in 2018) vs. Middle Tennessee State (8-6, 7-1 Conference USA)

When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday

Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor

TV/radio: BTN; WWJ-AM (950), WTKA-AM (1050)

Line: Michigan by 34½

Injury report

Michigan:

Out: OT Andrew Stueber (ACL); Questionable: CB Ambry Thomas (colitis)

MTSU: None

Scouting report

• When Michigan has the ball: The foundation of first-time offensive coordinator Josh Gattis' vision was laid during spring practices; the rest was added in camp.