Michigan vs. Northwestern Tale of the Tape: How U-M gets to bowl eligibility

The Michigan Wolverines look to move to bowl eligibility this weekend as double-digit favorites over the Northwestern Wildcats with the George Jewett Trophy on the line Saturday. It will also be Senior Day in Ann Arbor for the winningest class in program history with 50 victories, three Big Ten Championships and a national title to their name. Like Michigan, Northwestern is also hunting for bowl eligibility, but it has to win its final two games to get there. A 4-8 finish seems more likely with the Wolverines and Illinois on the docket, but that's why you play the games. U-M has to get this one with a trip to Ohio State looming next weekend while sitting at 5-5. Grab this one, and you can guarantee yourself bowl practices with a shiny new toy at quarterback. Here's how Michigan and Northwestern match up on each side of the ball.