Podcast: Michigan vs. Washington predictions; Big Ten contenders and pretenders

No. 10 Michigan Wolverines heads West to take on Washington in what is a rematch of last year's National Championship Game. Michigan is 4-1 on the year but have looked less than stellar. The Wolverines have struggled to finish game in the past two weeks but have walked out of the Big House with victories.
Saturday marks Michigan's first away game of the season and it gets 3-2 Washington. The Huskies are looking for their first signature win since joining the Big Ten. Washington lost to rival Washington State and Big Ten foe Rutgers this season.
The latest episode of the Winged Helmet Podcast dives into previewing the Michigan - Washington game. Chris Breiler and Trent Knoop give their five predictions along with a final score. The two also talk about which Big Ten teams are contenders or pretenders to make the College Football Playoff. We talk Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon, Rutgers, Penn State, USC, and Michigan.
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Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.
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