9/21/2017 football Edit

Most important matchup: Purdue-Michigan

Stacy Clardie • BoilerUpload

GoldandBlack.com staff

Football beat writer. Have covered Purdue football and men's basketball since 2004, the last six seasons for Gold and Black.

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Every game, one can say the most important matchup is up front, the offensive line vs. the defensive line.

Most coaches will say that.

For good reason, obviously: If a team is able to seize a physical advantage at the point of attack, it usually produces good results.

No different this week when Purdue hosts No. 8 Michigan Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium. But here's why it's especially important:

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