Michigan will face off against one of the best fronts they have seen all season in Penn State. The run game has struggled mightily in recent weeks and is a concern now heading down the stretch of the season.
The Wolverines have whittled down their "by-committee" approach at running back with De'Veon Smith and Drake Johnson getting the bulk of the carries there. They do not exactly need one to explode on Saturday, but they together must find a way to get it done.
The offensive line is not blameless in Michigan's recent run game struggles. It will be a tough task ahead of them against what the Nittany Lions have to offer, but they've got to open up holes and the backs need to see them.