Michael Rosenberg: Predicting Michigan State's record (Detroit Free Press)
Mark Dantonio is the right fit for Michigan State. He understands the university, he has embraced the alumni and he appreciates the importance of the Michigan rivalry. He is also recruiting the right way: starting with the best in-state talent, then working his way outward. Dantonio is not looking for quick fixes.

Drew Sharp: predicting Michigan's record (Detroit Free Press)
Rich Rodriguez has performed a magnificent con job. He has successfully lowered expectations in his inaugural season. He has much of the country believing Michigan is functioning totally on table scraps. Oh, woe is Michigan. Only a miracle could get the Wolverines to seven wins in this transitional year.

Michael Rosenberg: Predicting Michigan's record (Detroit Free Press)
Last year, Michigan was overrated in the preseason for a simple reason: People looked too much at the offensive skill positions and not enough at the rest of the team.

A LOOK INSIDE MICHIGAN'S NEW OFFENSE: Spread's the word: U-M fans haven't seen an offense quite like this (Detroit Free Press)
For nine months, Rich Rodriguez has talked about his spread offense. He has used the system for 18 years, he says, so he knows what works. Unfortunately, confusion about the system is the only thing that seems to be spreading among many Michigan fans. So offensive coordinator Calvin Magee offered a simple definition.

Fast facts: Michigan (Detroit Free Press)
Coach: Rich Rodriguez, first season (60-26 in seven seasons at West Virginia). 2007 record: 9-4 overall, 6-2 Big Ten. Stadium: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor. Capacity: 106,201 (smaller than usual this season and next because of construction).