After racing past Nebraska last week, No. 14 Michigan (3-1) travels to Evanston, Ill. to take on Northwestern in the team’s first road game of conference play. Here’s what you should watch for on Saturday:
Northwestern’s starting running back Jeremy Larkin had to abruptly retire due to a medical condition this week (cervical stenosis, a narrowing in the upper part of the spine), leaving behind very little depth at the position. This season, Larkin carried the ball 72 times for 346 yards and five touchdowns. He also caught 19 passes (second most on the team) for 127 yards.