ANN ARBOR — Michigan and Wisconsin return from a bye week to play each other at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon ET and the game will be televised on FOX.

The Wolverines (3-1) are coming off a win at Nebraska in their Big Ten opener while Wisconsin (2-2) lost its Big Ten opener against Maryland.

The most intriguing battle of the game

The Badgers rank first nationally in run defense , allowing just 50 rushing yards per game. Why have they been so successful?

“It starts with the execution of their scheme and how they fit runs,” Michigan tight ends coach Steve Casula said on Wednesday. “But also, more importantly, it’s the fundamentals. It’s the defeating of blocks, it’s the tackling in space or close spaces, it’s how they fit or lever the football to the next piece

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