Purdue (6-3, 8-4) vs #2 Michigan (9-0, 12-0) Game Week Thread

[FearlessF]

The demand for 2022 Big Ten Championship Game tickets is higher than all years but one, per Vivid Seats:

1) The 2021 title game (Michigan vs Iowa)
2) The 2022 title game (Michigan vs Purdue)

Michigan fans travel well!

[MrNubbz]

depends on what kind of knee surgery it is. like if it's a mensiscus surgery pretty sure he could be back in 4-6 weeks. there has been no word on what the knee surgery is.

Doubt the kid would risk it heading for the League and a big payday

[Mdot21]

Doubt the kid would risk it heading for the League and a big payday

yeah good point. he really doesn't have another reason to risk injury again and play even if he can. he's off to the nfl draft.

[FearlessF]

and he's really not hurting the team with a more than adequate backup

[Mdot21]

The demand for 2022 Big Ten Championship Game tickets is higher than all years but one, per Vivid Seats:

1) The 2021 title game (Michigan vs Iowa)
2) The 2022 title game (Michigan vs Purdue)

Michigan fans travel well!

that is actually very surprising to me. I get last year, it was Michigan's first time making Indy. But this is year 2 in a row and it's not a "sexy" matchup with Purdue. If it was like a 10-11 win Wisconsin or Nebraska, could see that....but yeah this just a little odd. Wouldn't expect that.

[Mdot21]

and he's really not hurting the team with a more than adequate backup

still would love to have Blake. He keeps the chains moving. Edwards is a FREAK though. He's a future 1st rd pick.

[medinabuckeye1]

that is actually very surprising to me. I get last year, it was Michigan's first time making Indy. But this is year 2 in a row and it's not a "sexy" matchup with Purdue. If it was like a 10-11 win Wisconsin or Nebraska, could see that....but yeah this just a little odd. Wouldn't expect that.

My guess is that most of the demand is from Purdue fans.

For Michigan fans this is an uninteresting matchup AND a repeat trip, AND they have bigger fish to fry with a CFP berth waiting even if they get upset.

For Purdue fans the situation is very different. This is their first-ever trip to the B1GCG and it could be literally the only opportunity Purdue fans ever have to watch their team in the B1GCG and Purdue is not far from Indy. 

[Mdot21]

As good a college back as he is, he's even better built for the NFL. He's a better pass catching Alvin Kamara, or a bigger Darren Sproles

that's a great comp- Kamara. Except he might be bigger, stronger, and even faster. 

[ELA]

#2 Michigan Wolverines (9-0, 12-0) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (6-3, 8-4)

8:00 - Indianapolis, IN - FOX

Michigan is almost certainly in the College Football Playoff with a loss.  Who would jump them?  Ohio State?  No shot.  But, Michigan would certainly prefer to postpone playing Georgia as long as possible.  Georgia looked pretty flat in a similar situation in the SEC Championship last year, but they didn't have the incentive of avoiding an opponent.  Purdue is obviously not a factor in the Playoff hunt, but for a good number of schools, a Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl still means a whole lot.  Michigan's offense certainly put up plenty of points last week, but is that the most repeatable format?  Michigan marched down the field in their first drive against Illinois, and then failed to score another touchdown.  11 of Michigan's 14 drives were 3 plays or less.  4 of those "drives" were touchdowns, 1 missed field goal, and 6 punts.  Obviously, if Purdue gives up 4 70+ yard touchdown plays, it's going to get ugly.  The question is what can Michigan's offense generate if it doesn't get those kinds of explosive plays.  I don't think it's a coincidence that has been simultaneous with Blake Corum's injury.  Against Illinois, Michigan was also without Donovan Edwards, and it was clear the dropoff to #3 and #4 was stark.  Donovan Edwards showed why he is such a freak, running for 216 yards, on 9.8 ypc, and 2 touchdowns.  160 yards and both touchdowns came on 2 carries in the 4th quarter.  Prior to those carries, he had 56 rushing yards on 2.8 ypc.  The overall numbers look good, and he's a better pass catcher the Corum, but the Wolverines' offense will look a lot smoother if those yards are a little bit more evenly distributed.  Purdue salvaged their conference title hopes by Aidan O'Connell having a great three week run to finish the season.  He threw 1 touchdown and 5 interceptions in back to back losses to Iowa and Wisconsin a month ago.  In the three games since he has thrown 7 touchdowns and just 1 interception.  Purdue goes as O'Connell goes.  They are 6-1 when he has a passer rating over 120.  2-3 when he doesn't.  Purdue has a well-earned moniker as the Spoilermakers, earning 9 wins as an unranked team over a top 2 team, in the history of the AP Poll.  No other school has more than 5.  While big upsets are part of college football, it's become clear in this era, that it tends to not be the case in CCGs or the CFP, when focus is at 100%

MICHIGAN 34, PURDUE 14

[Mdot21]

Mike Sainistril might be my favorite player on that team....to switch to defense and play as well as he has immediately...insane...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqhIEyxEvMY

[MarqHusker]

Prices coming down, especially upstairs.   Get in the door is about face at this point w some junk fees taking it over a little. Decent premium still for 200-400 level.  100 level has a few good buys but still pretty strong market.   I'll decide at last minute if I'll go.   Hanging with some Purdue people and a Michigan guy. 

[Cincydawg]

I noticed SEC CG prices have crashed as well, last I saw down to $162 GITD.  They were over $400.

[FearlessF]

an hour before kickoff is your best time to buy