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One of the top rushers in college football will be on display when Blake Corum and the Michigan Wolverines (5-0) visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-2) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
The Wolverines are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -20.5) against the Golden Gophers. The over/under for this matchup is 47.5 points.
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Game Info for Michigan vs. Minnesota
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -20.5 | -109 | -111 | 47.5 | -110 | -110 | -1509 | +850 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- Michigan has covered the spread once in five games this season.
- Michigan is winless against the spread (0-3-1) when playing as at least 20.5-point favorites.
- Out of Michigan’s five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Michigan ranks 58th in total offense this season (411.4 yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 411.4 yards allowed per game.
- Michigan ranks 39th in points scored this year (34.4 points per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking best in the FBS with 6 points allowed per game.
- Michigan has the 74th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (227.4 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th-best with only 160.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- On defense, Michigan has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 14th-best by surrendering only 85.6 per game. The Wolverines rank 39th on offense (184 rushing yards per game).
- Michigan has been clicking on all fronts on third down this year, owning the fifth-best mark in third-down percentage (56.6%) and 22nd-best in third-down defense (31.7% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- Michigan has the 46th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing six turnovers (76th in the FBS) while turning it over five times (28th in the FBS).
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has thrown for 1,071 yards (214.2 ypg) to lead Michigan, completing 79% of his passes and tossing 10 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 116 rushing yards on 16 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Corum has racked up 425 yards on 74 carries while finding the end zone nine times as a runner.
- This season, Donovan Edwards has carried the ball 47 times for 157 yards (31.4 per game), while also racking up 103 yards through the air.
- Roman Wilson’s leads his squad with 326 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 19 receptions (out of 25 targets) and scored eight touchdowns.
- Cornelius Johnson has caught 15 passes while averaging 51.2 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Colston Loveland has a total of 181 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 15 throws.
- Jaylen Harrell has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has one TFL and 12 tackles.
- Junior Colson, Michigan’s tackle leader, has 25 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Mike Sainristil has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 12 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Minnesota Betting Insights
- Minnesota has covered the spread once in five games this season.
- In Minnesota’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
Minnesota Pick Insights
- Minnesota ranks 102nd with 342.2 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 61st with 361.4 total yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Minnesota is generating 24 points per contest on offense this season (96th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 21.6 points per contest (44th-ranked) on defense.
- Minnesota’s passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 149 passing yards per game. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, allowing 234.2 passing yards per contest (78th-ranked).
- With 193.2 rushing yards per game on offense, Minnesota ranks 32nd in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 53rd, surrendering 127.2 rushing yards per contest.
- Minnesota has been struggling on third down, ranking 10th-worst with a 50% third-down conversion percentage allowed per game. It has been better on offense, regstering a 43.3% third-down rate (49th-ranked).
- Minnesota has fared really well in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +4 ranks 15th-best in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (14th in the nation) and six turnovers committed (49th in the nation).
Minnesota’s Best Players
- Athan Kaliakmanis has recored 745 passing yards, or 149 per game, so far this season. He has completed 58.7% of his passes and has recorded five touchdowns with four interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 18.4 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner two times.
- Darius Taylor has rushed for 532 yards on 87 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground.
- Sean Tyler has racked up 40 carries and totaled 183 yards.
- Daniel Jackson paces his squad with 252 receiving yards on 20 catches with four touchdowns.
- Corey Crooms has 19 receptions (on 31 targets) for a total of 227 yards (45.4 yards per game) this year.
- Lemeke Brockington has racked up 73 reciving yards (14.6 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Danny Striggow has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 11 tackles.
- Minnesota’s tackle leader, Maverick Baranowski, has 21 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Tyler Nubin leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 11 tackles and three passes defended.
