Fiesta Bowl: Michigan vs. TCU score predictions from MLive’s beat writers

Michigan is the favorite in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal against No. 3 TCU. Michigan lost to Georgia in last year's Orange Bowl. The Wolverines are second in CFP and have won all but two games by double-digits this season.

Ryan Zuke predicts Michigan will win the game 38-31. It's the first career meeting between the two programs. C.J. Stroud is the most NFL-ready quarterback Michigan has faced this season. Max Duggan is more dynamic. Quentin Johnson is a special talent.

Michigan is playing in its second straight College Football Playoff game. The Wolverines have played high-powered offenses before. Michigan is going to wear down the TCU defense with its ground game and win 41-24.

Andrew Kahn is going to pick Michigan to win the game 41-20. College Football Playoff semifinal history suggests that the final score won't be close. Michigan is a well-rounded, elite team. TCU's defense doesn't match up well with Michigan at the line of scrimmage.

Fiesta Bowl is on. Michigan is playing TCU.

Fiesta Bowl is on Tuesday. Michigan is playing against TCU.

Fiesta Bowl is on Monday. Michigan is playing TCU.