San Diego State Aztecs @ Michigan Wolverines Week 4 Free Pick

San Diego State Aztecs @ Michigan Wolverines Week 4 Free Pick: The Aztecs are a really good football team, and they have to come in with a little extra motivation seeing their former coaching roaming the sideline for the home team Wolverines. Brady Hoke has been exactly what the doctor ordered for Michigan, and while I’m sure his former Aztecs are happy to see him move to a big-name college football program with the big pay-check that follows, there’s nothing better than beating your old coach that headed for greener pastures.

One thing that should help them stay close, and maybe even win on Saturday, is San Diego’s rushing attack. Led by sophomore stud Ronnie Hillman, the Aztecs can really run the football. The kid put up some huge numbers last week against an improved Washington State team, and Michigan’s defense is anything but impressive. If the Aztecs stick to their guns, they might just be able to run out of Michigan with a win.

What I think is interesting about this game is the distribution of bets loving the Wolverines. 63% of the public loves Michigan while the percentage of “experts” taking the home team is even higher. 10.5 points is going to be too much – I’m telling you.

Michigan can certainly run it and throw it behind dual threat Denard Robinson, but San Diego State can do a lot of things offensively as well. This is a team that knows how to win, knows how to play tough against tough teams on the road (see TCU 35-40 loss @TCU last season) so Michigan shouldn’t scare them off.

San Diego State Aztecs (+10.5) @ Michigan Wolverines