Preview: Michigan football vs. Northwestern in historic Wrigley Field

The Michigan Wolverines are back in action on Saturday after getting their second bye week of the season last week. Michigan heads to historic Wrigley Field, where it will take on Northwestern in a battle for the coveted George Jewett Trophy.

Michigan enters the game as a 7-2 team that cannot afford another loss if the Wolverines hope to make the College Football Playoff this season. Michigan can control its own destiny, but the Wolverines must win the next three.

The Wolverines won't be able to take Northwestern for granted. The 'Cats are a highly respectable team that has won five games this season. Northwestern has been highly competitive and wants to shorten the game by using its rushing attack.

Here is how you can see Michigan in action against Northwestern.

How to watch Michigan take on Northwestern

• Day: Saturday, Nov. 15
• Time: Noon ET
• Where: Wrigley Field (Chicago, Illinois)
• Network: Fox
• On the call: Joel Klatt and Gus Johnson

Uniform combination

Michigan is continuing its trend of not wearing maize pants on the road. The Wolverines announced on Friday that they would wear their white jersey with blue pants. Three weeks ago, Michigan wore all-white against Michigan State.

In the previous away game, at USC, the Wolverines wore their blue pants, as well. The traditionalist -- myself -- misses the maize look from Michigan. But Michigan fans will get the white/blue look once again this weekend.