Michigan vs. Purdue predictions: Big 10 Championship odds, picks

The Big Ten Championship game will air live on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Michigan is unbeaten and points toward the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive season. Purdue finished 8-4 and promises to play like it has nothing to lose.

Michigan and Purdue are playing for the Big 10 Championship.

Purdue is the only team that can stop Michigan from reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals. Michigan takes the field without running back Blake Corum, who is out for the season with a knee injury.

Michigan is a class above Purdue in reputation and resume this season. Last week Michigan beat Ohio State, but without running back Corum. Michigan won the last year's Big 10 Championship game against Iowa. This year Michigan will play Georgia in the championship semifinal.

Purdue is favored to win the Big 10 Championship. Michigan has struggled in the first half this season. The first-half performance of Michigan in recent games has been disappointing.

Michigan and Purdue are playing for the Big 10 Championship. Michigan's J.J. McCarthy is expected to have a career rushing day. Michigan has six games with a long run of 14 or more yards.