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One of the top rushers in college football will be on display when Blake Corum and the Michigan Wolverines (3-0) host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The Wolverines are very heavy favorites (currently -24) in their matchup versus the Scarlet Knights, with the over/under at 43.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Wolverines are -2857 and the Scarlet Knights are +1238.)
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Game Info for Michigan vs. Rutgers
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Stadium: Michigan Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -24 | -110 | -110 | 43.5 | -110 | -110 | -2857 | +1238 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- Michigan is winless against the spread so far this season in three games.
- Michigan is 0-3 against the spread when favored by 24 points or more this season.
- None of Michigan’s three games with a set total this season have hit the over.
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Michigan ranks 61st in total offense this year (402 yards per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking second-best in the FBS with 402 yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Michigan has been a top-25 unit, ranking best by allowing only 5.3 points per game. The offense ranks 55th (32 points per game).
- Michigan has the 61st-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (245.3 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking seventh-best with just 141.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan owns the 70th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (156.7 per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best with only 81.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan owns the 32nd-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (32.5% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been better offensively, ranking 21st-best with a 51.9% third-down percentage.
- Michigan ranks 75th in college football with a -1 turnover margin after forcing 4 turnovers (63rd in the FBS) while committing five (78th in the FBS).
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has thrown for 701 yards (233.7 ypg) to lead Michigan, completing 82.4% of his passes and recording seven touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 35 rushing yards on seven carries.
- The team’s top rusher, Corum, has carried the ball 37 times for 254 yards (84.7 per game), scoring six times.
- Donovan Edwards has collected 96 yards on 27 carries. He’s grabbed nine passes for 59 yards (19.7 per game), as well.
- Cornelius Johnson’s team-leading 224 yards as a receiver have come on 13 catches (out of 16 targets) with one touchdown.
- Roman Wilson has hauled in 12 passes while averaging 69.7 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns.
- Colston Loveland has racked up nine receptions for 93 yards, an average of 31 yards per game.
- Jaylen Harrell has racked up 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording one TFL and nine tackles.
- Junior Colson, Michigan’s top tackler, has 16 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Kris Jenkins leads the team with one interception, while also putting up eight tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
Rutgers Betting Insights
- Rutgers is a perfect 3-0-0 against the spread this season.
- Rutgers has gone over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Rutgers Pick Insights
- Rutgers has been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, allowing only 272.7 total yards per contest (19th-best). Offensively, it ranks 96th by racking up 346.3 total yards per game.
- Rutgers’ defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks seventh-best in the FBS with 10 points allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is generating 31.7 points per game, which ranks 56th.
- Rutgers’ passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, posting 135.7 passing yards per game, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 55th with 203 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Things have been going well for Rutgers on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging 210.7 rushing yards per game (20th-best) and ceding just 69.7 rushing yards per game (12th-best).
- Rutgers ranks 34th in the FBS with a 47.8% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 34th with a 32.6% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- Rutgers has produced six forced turnovers this season and have turned it over two times, leading to a +4 turnover margin, which ranks 15th-best in the FBS.
Rutgers’ Best Players
- Gavin Wimsatt has been a dual threat for Rutgers this season. He has 407 passing yards (135.7 per game) while completing 51.5% of his passes. He’s thrown three touchdown passes and zero interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 144 yards (48 ypg) on 28 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Kyle Monangai is his team’s leading rusher with 58 carries for 357 yards, or 119 per game. He’s found the end zone five times on the ground, as well.
- JaQuae Jackson has collected five catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 99 (33 yards per game). He’s been targeted 11 times.
- Christian Dremel has caught seven passes and compiled 72 receiving yards (24 per game) with one touchdown.
- Isaiah Washington’s seven grabs (on 12 targets) have netted him 65 yards (21.7 ypg).
- Tyreem Powell, who leads the team in tackles and sacks, has amassed two sacks, one TFL and 28 tackles.
- Robert Longerbeam has a team-leading one interception to go along with 10 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
