Washington at Michigan - 2025 Matchup Preview
Washington logo Washington Huskies at Michigan Wolverines(#21)Michigan logo
Saturday, October 18th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Michigan Stadium - Ann Arbor, MI  (Big Ten)

 
Huskies (2 - 0) (1 - 1 - 0)
Coach Jedd Fisch (6 - 6)
Avg Score : 54 - 16 (54 - 16 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.2 - 3.8 (#38)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 4) (Good: 3) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
WASH is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Michigan -8.5   (SP+ MICH -6)

Projected Score: WASH: 27 - MICH: 35 (62)
MICH Win prob: 71% | Cover: 46%
WASH Travel: 1901 miles, 3 hrs behind
Wolverines (2 - 1) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Sherrone Moore (8 - 5)
Avg Score : 37 - 15 (49 - 10 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.6 - 3.4 (#31)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
 
Washington's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Washington vs Colorado State-20.552.5W 38 - 21ON
Sat 9/6 Washington vs UC Davis-28.054.0W 70 - 10OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Washington at Washington State-19.552.5
Sat 9/27 Washington vs Ohio State+11
Sat 10/4 Washington at Maryland-3.5
Sat 10/11 Washington vs Rutgers-9
Sat 10/18 Washington at Michigan+8.5
Sat 10/25 Washington vs Illinois+1.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/8 Washington at Wisconsin-5
Sat 11/15 Washington vs Purdue-23.5
Sat 11/22 Washington at UCLA-20.5
Sat 11/29 Washington vs Oregon+11

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 3, Avg 0, Bad 4, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 3, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Washington's Schedule
Michigan's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Michigan vs New Mexico-36.552.5W 34 - 17UN
Sat 9/6 Michigan at Oklahoma+3.047.5L 13 - 24UN
Sat 9/13 Michigan vs Central Michigan-27.542.5W 63 - 3OY
Sat 9/20 Michigan at Nebraska-2.546.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Michigan vs Wisconsin-16
Sat 10/11 Michigan at USC+5.5
Sat 10/18 Michigan vs Washington-8.5
Sat 10/25 Michigan at Michigan State-11.5
Sat 11/1 Michigan vs Purdue-29.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Michigan vs Northwestern-20.5
Sat 11/22 Michigan at Maryland-9.5
Sat 11/29 Michigan vs Ohio State+4.5

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Michigan's Schedule

Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WASH#14 (.45)57% (10)5458% (10)3.61 (20)30455% (17)2655.22 (25)#66 (.13)33% (23)15.537% (57)31% (26)5.17 (125)49.50.51
MICH#41 (.3)40% (99)36.739% (103)3.02 (66)24341% (90)2094.8 (37)#42 (.05)39% (65)14.738% (59)41% (70)4 (89)47.30.72
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WASH#32 (.25)47% (21)46% (36)3.29 (28)12248% (13)2333.52 (102)#54 (.14)43% (83)48% (116)38% (31)4.04 (95)48.70.81.2
MICH#113 (.1)40% (102)41% (101)3 (80)14940% (92)1234.18 (45)#40 (.13)38% (28)38% (18)39% (42)3.48 (36)36.81.51.2



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WASH Offense2545456.6%5.220.5305693042656.361%39%58%55%7%.45
MICH Defense314.71038.8%42 - - - - - 44%55%38%41%20%.05
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WASH Defense215.515.533%5.171 - - - - - 40%58%37%31%17%.13
MICH Offense336.748.539.9%4.80.7224522432096.150%50%39%41%10%.3

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Washington235:563070%100%5.549.50.5152.5133.1
Michigan329:1722.345%25%547.30.727.72.7031.8
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WASH Offense261% (16)58% (10)48.5303.56.312 (3).42 (6)3.61 (20)83% (28)5% (9)1.18 (34)
MICH Defense344% (27)38% (59) - - - - .01 (52)2.78 (68)57% (28)12% (38)0.76 (26)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WASH Defense240% (10)37% (57) - - - - .12 (94)2.84 (76)67% (53)11% (54)1.14 (106)
MICH Offense350% (71)39% (103)39.7242.76.112 (3).27 (35)3.02 (66)75% (52)7% (40)1.3 (18)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WASH Offense239% (119)55% (17)18.5272659.814.32 (102)0 (1).49 (24)1.5 (70)23% (15)50% (4).73 (14)3% (16)2.4 (17)
MICH Defense355% (107)41% (70) - - - - - - 5 (6).12 (43)1.3 (25)29% (109)32% (88).37 (94)7% (34)1.9 (58)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WASH Defense258% (122)31% (26) - - - - - - 2 (56).2 (64)2 (127)39% (12)24% (37).38 (97)6% (56)2.9 (135)
MICH Offense350% (62)41% (90)15.326.7209.37.913.72 (102)1 (23).34 (61)1.8 (18)32% (89)33% (54).54 (33)3% (26)2.1 (50)

Washington's Power Ratings
Washington's Power Rating: 21.83 #26
Washington's Offense Rating: 25.98 #17
Washington's Defense Rating: 4.14 #51
2025 Talent Rating: 904.00 #23
Blue Chip Ratio: 19% #27
Washington's 2025 Expected Record: 8.2 - 3.8
Washington's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 11.3 #32
Washington's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.8 #38
Washington's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.2 #30

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
Washington: 21.83   Michigan: 25.145

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Washington: 11.3   Michigan: 17.4




Michigan's Power Ratings
Michigan's Power Rating: 25.145 #16
Michigan's Offense Rating: 24.00 #22
Michigan's Defense Rating: -3.90 #12
2025 Talent Rating: 1042.00 #8
Blue Chip Ratio: 50 #16
Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 8.6 - 3.4
Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 17.4 #17
Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.5 #46
Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.3 #4

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


Washington Scoring
Offense: 54 PPG
Offense on Road: 54
Defense: 15.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 15.5

Washington's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Michigan 35
Washington 27


Total Points: 62

Michigan Scoring
Offense: 36.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 48.5
Defense: 14.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 10

Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/05Washington27Michigan17WashingtonWashington -1.5Washington39.5Over
202301/08Michigan34Washington13MichiganMichigan -5.5Michigan55.5Under
202109/11Michigan31Washington10MichiganMichigan -6.5Michigan47.5Under
200208/31Michigan31Washington29Michigan
200109/08Washington23Michigan18Washington
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Michigan321 Overs
Washington212 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams5 - 03 - 03 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 50 - 30 - 00 - 3

(#26) Washington Info
Power Rating: 21.83 #26
Offense Rating: 25.98 #17
Defense Rating: 4.14 #51
Overall SP+ Rating: 11.3 #32
Offense SP+ Rating: 31.8 #38
Defense SP+ Rating: 20.2 #30
Talent Rating: 904.00 #23
Blue Chip Ratio: 19% #27
Expected Record: 8.2 - 3.8

Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 61%, Pass: 39%
Great Offense Success Rate of 57%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 5.22 PPO
Great Run Success 58%
Great Pass Success 55%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 33%
Awful in Scoring Position 5.17 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 37%
Good Pass Def Success 31%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position

Washington has lost 4 straight
Washington has lost 2 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )

Washington Notes
(5/6) WR Boston back, big reliable weapon, underrated
(5/2) Watch So CB Clark, big spring game. Playmaker
(5/2) Fr WR Vines-Bright is a weapon, flashing early
(3/31) New DC Walters (Pur HC), plays all man cov
(3/22) Portals class incl 6 P4 starters, CB Davis (Az) top
(3/19) QB D Williams a weapon. Expect big things TY
(3/19) RB Coleman may be best back in CFB TY.
(3/19) RB depth? All Zona portals, anyone ready?
(3/19) OL returns 2/5, 2 portal adds. May need time
(3/19) Def was OK LY, but needs replacements.

Washington Highlights
Washington in Undefeated

Washington offense is efficent (#10)
Washington has a top Offensive Line (#20)
Washington offense is good in red zone (#25)
Washington offense is good on 3rd downs
Washington has a really good defense (#23)
Washington has a good pass defense (#26)
Washington has a great TO Margin (#11)
Washington commits very few Penalties (#16)

Washington Deficiencies
Washington gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#129)
Washington Does Not Stuff Runs (#101)
Washington has a bad red zone defense (#125)

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatMICHWASH
OverallOver#19#26
OffenseOff#36#4
DefenseDef#18#102
Special TeamsST#10#36
PassingPass#75#43
RushingRush#18#2
Run BlockRBLK#32#3
Pass BlockPBLK#35#26
Route RunningWR Rt#60#27
TacklingTkl#7#55
Run DefenseR Def#18#108
Pass Rush DefPRush#49#55
Coverage DefCov#11#98

Previous Matchups
Washington beat Michigan last year (27-17)
Michigan beat Washington in 2023 (34-13)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Michigan Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: WASH | MICH
Depth Chart: WASH | MICH
Rosters: WASH | MICH
(#16) Michigan Info
Power Rating: 25.145 #16
Offense Rating: 24.00 #22
Defense Rating: -3.90 #12
Overall SP+ Rating: 17.4 #17
Offense SP+ Rating: 30.5 #46
Defense SP+ Rating: 13.3 #4
Talent Rating: 1042.00 #8
Blue Chip Ratio: 50 #16
Expected Record: 8.6 - 3.4

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 50%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 40%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.8 PPO
Poor Run Success 39%
Poor Pass Success 41%
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 39%
Poor in Scoring Position 4 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 38%
Bad Pass Def Success 41%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position

Michigan has lost 3 straight
Michigan has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)

Michigan Notes
(9/8) Biff Poggi will be acting HC vs CMU/Neb
(9/8) HC Moore a minus for lack of aggressiveness
(9/7) OL is not as good as thought. WR are awful
(8/24) QB1 Fr. Bryce Underwood is starting QB
(7/28) Schedule is easy, miss most outside OSU
(7/12) OL 3/5 back. Has talent but depth a concern TY
(7/12) Signed J Garcia (ECU) late, Keene health?
(5/5) Def F7 still great, but lost top 5 tacklers, leaders
(5/5) HC Moore suspended for CMU/Neb games
(5/2) S Rod Moore a top 10 DB via PFF

Michigan Highlights
Michigan is Undefeated at Home

Michigan has Really Good Running Game (#10)
Michigan offense is explosive (#10)
Michigan does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#16)

Michigan defense does not give up big plays (#20)
Michigan has a great TO Margin (#28)
Michigan defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#6)

Michigan Deficiencies
Michigan run game is really bad (#103)


  
Washington's OC Jimmie Dougherty
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Demond Williams Jr.344969%480209.8
Kai Horton (Tr)3560%500010.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jonah Coleman3928877.438
Demond Williams Jr.2113216.328
Adam Mohammed2112025.725
Jordan Washington104804.815
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Denzel Boston10142114.239
Dezmen Roebuck6104117.347
Rashid Williams554010.827
Adam Mohammed353017.733

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Washington's DC Ryan Walters
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Makell Esteen110000
Taariq Al-Uqdah (Tr)111000
Alex McLaughlin (Tr)101002
Deven Bryant90010
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isaiah Ward21100
Jacob Lane73100
Rahshawn Clark61100
Zach Durfee41100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tacario Davis (Tr)10002
Alex McLaughlin (Tr)101002
Ephesians Prysock10001

Michigan's OC Chip Lindsey
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Bryce Underwood468058%628217.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Justice Haynes (Tr)4938857.975
Jordan Marshall3010923.615
Bryce Underwood1410827.728
Jasper Parker94515.011
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Donaven McCulley (Tr)10158015.844
Semaj Morgan9121113.432
Channing Goodwin6107017.839
Marlin Klein7101114.427

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Michigan's DC Don Martindale
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ernest Hausmann201020
Jimmy Rolder161001
Brandyn Hillman131001
Cole Sullivan132200
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cole Sullivan132200
Jaishawn Barham123210
Dominic Nichols62210
Troy Bowles (Tr)42110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jyaire Hill112102
Zeke Berry20002
Jaden Mangham71102