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Michigan’s DL needs to exploit Texas’ stout OL in order to secure a win

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A battle between the Michigan Wolverines’ defensive front and the Texas Longhorns’ offensive line will be crucial to the outcome of this highly-anticipated matchup (Noon, FOX). If the Wolverines are able to get a significant push up front and penetrate Texas’ offensive line, it will go a long way in potentially securing a huge win.

Michigan’s defensive front is versatile in that it can stop the run — just nine rushing yards given up last week — and get to the quarterback (three sacks a week ago). Texas’ offensive line is considered one of the top units in the entire country with left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.