It’s fall break. It’s starting to get cold. Oh, and the Wolverines are playing a school you hadn’t heard of until the Athletic Department scheduled the game in February.

We get it — you’re not exactly excited about Saturday.

But, let’s be honest, Michigan football is still Michigan football. Whether the Wolverines are playing Ohio State or Delaware State, you should be pumped to see the maize-and-blue-clad players running under the “Go Blue” banner before the game.

Obviously, the Hornets are pretty overmatched here, but that will give some young Wolverines a chance to get some much-needed experience. Players like running back Vincent Smith, defensive lineman William Campbell and quarterback Denard Robinson should be getting a lot of playing time this week.

Michigan rushing offense vs. Delaware State rushing defense

Want a glimpse into the future of Michigan tailbacks? Pay attention on Saturday. The Hornets have surrendered 202.8 rushing yards per game so far this season. With senior tailback Carlos Brown questionable for Saturday with a concussion and Brandon Minor constantly battling a nagging high ankle sprain, consider this a bye week for the senior stars.

Watch for sophomore Michael Shaw and true freshman Vincent Smith to cut their teeth against the Hornets. Shaw has already shown flashes of his speed this season, tallying a five-yard touchdown run against Eastern Michigan. And the 5-foot-6 Smith is more physical than his size would suggest. Whenever the Wolverines practice the extremely intense “M" drill, Smith is always the one to speedily break the tackles.

Edge: Michigan

Michigan passing offense vs. Delaware State passing defense

Beyond battling a concussion, Tate Forcier has a tender shoulder and bruised confidence after last Saturday's loss. Against the Hornets, he should get some much-needed rest.

Enter Denard Robinson.

Saturday could be Robinson’s chance to prove that he’s actually a quarterback and can, you know, throw the ball. Robinson’s game-ending interception at Iowa last week left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth, and the freshman quarterback would likely love nothing more than to re-establish himself, even if it is against a dismal FCS passing defense that has given up 189.2 yards per game through the air.

The Wolverine receivers, who have left much to be desired the past few weeks against physical cornerbacks, should see this weekend as a welcome relief. With two interceptions between them this season, defensive backs Greg Ligon and Francis Adjei are likely the only players to watch out for -- and even that's a stretch.

Edge: Michigan

Michigan rush defense vs. Delaware State offense

Playing a top-notch Football Championship Subdivision team is one thing. Playing a bad FCS team is another. The Hornets average just 14 points a game and were held to a dismal seven points against Bethune-Cookman — a team that hadn’t won a game this season until it slipped past Delaware State last weekend.

With Brandon Graham, Mike Martin and Craig Roh up front and Obi Ezeh and Jonas Mouton needing a game against a team like, well, an FCS school to gain some confidence, Delaware State is simply overmatched.

Remember when Iowa had only one rushing yard through the first half last weekend? Look for a similar performance.

Edge: Michigan

Michigan pass defense vs. Delaware State offense

If Delaware State was going to take the edge in any category, it would be this one.

The Wolverines are dead last in the Big Ten in pass defense, giving up more than 250 passing yards per game, but they have recently switched things up in the secondary. After sophomore cornerback Boubacar Cissoko was suspended for a violation of team rules and redshirt freshman J.T. Floyd looked vulnerable, Troy Woolfolk switched from safety to cornerback.

That may possibly shore up the defense for now, at least until Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Robinson comes up with a better solution. Even with all of the Wolverines’ faults, their talent should be too much for the Hornets.