Considering the turmoil surrounding the Michigan program, it wasn't surprising to see Rutgers listed as a 3.5 point favorite before Saturday's marquee Big Ten battle.

Off the field, Wolverines fans are calling for the heads of everyone in the athletic department, including head coach Brady Hoke. On the field, the team lost three games before the calender flipped to October.

As predictions roll in, let this one sink in: MLive Michigan beat reporter Brendan F. Quinn is picking Rutgers to win by 20 points. During our preview chat last night, Quinn talked about the issues at Michigan and cited how excited he believes Rutgers will be to secure a marquee win over big-time program.

Are the predictions, including a Rutgers blowout, going too far? Do you think the game will be lopsided in the favor of the Scarlet Knights?

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