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Michigan visits Wisconsin before OSU tilt

Nov 10, 2007 - 11:31 AM No. 13 Michigan (8-2) at Wisconsin (7-3) 12:00 pm EST

MADISON, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- Lloyd Carr might be wise to rest quarterback Chad Henne and running back Mike Hart this weekend. But the Michigan coach has said they're going to play.

Seven days before hosting top-ranked Ohio State for the Big Ten Conference title, Carr's 13th-ranked Wolverines visit Wisconsin on Saturday.

Michigan (8-2, 6-0 Big Ten) is tied with Ohio State atop the conference, at least two games clear of everybody else with two to play.

Since the winner of next week's game is assured of the league title, Carr may not want to risk further injury to the banged-up Henne (shoulder) and Hart (ankle), but he said on his weekly TV show Sunday that both would take to the field.

Last week, the Wolverines rallied for a 28-24 triumph at rival Michigan State behind Henne, who tied a school record with four touchdown passes - two in the final 6:47 after Michigan had fallen behind by 10 points.

Mario Manningham had eight catches for 129 yards and two TDs, including a go-ahead 31-yard reception with 2:28 to go for the Wolverines, who also received 110 rushing yards on just 15 carries from Hart.

Wisconsin (7-3, 3-3) held a 17-10 third-quarter lead at Ohio State last weekend before the Buckeyes stormed back for 28 unanswered points.

Tyler Donovan threw for 238 yards and two TDs for the Badgers, who were missing injured tailback P.J. Hill (ankle) and mustered just 14 yards on 37 carries.

Wisconsin snapped a six-game skid in the series with a 23-20 win here in 2005, but Michigan countered with a 27-13 home win last year.