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One of the top rushers in college football will be featured when Blake Corum and the Michigan Wolverines (5-0) visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-2) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
The Wolverines are very big favorites (currently -18.5) in their matchup versus the Golden Gophers, with the over/under at 46 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Wolverines are -1216 and the Golden Gophers are +733.)
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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 | -18.5 | -111 | -109 | 46 | -110 | -110 | -1216 | +733 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- Michigan has covered the spread once in five games this season.
- Michigan has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 18.5 points or more this season (0-3-1).
- Out of Michigan’s five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Michigan Stats & Insights
- On the defensive side of the ball, Michigan has been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best by surrendering only 246.2 yards per game. The offense ranks 58th (411.4 yards per game).
- On defense, Michigan has been a top-25 unit, ranking best by giving up just 6 points per game. The offense ranks 39th (34.4 points per game).
- Michigan owns the 74th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (227.4 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 12th-best with only 160.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, Michigan has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 14th-best by surrendering just 85.6 per game. The Wolverines rank 39th on offense (184 rushing yards per game).
- Michigan has been making things happen on both sides of the ball on third down this season, owning the fifth-best mark in third-down percentage (56.6%) and 22nd-best in third-down defense (31.7% third-down percentage allowed).
- With six forced turnovers (76th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (28th in the FBS), Michigan (+1) has the 46th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
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 collecting 10 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also figured 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 paydirt nine times as a runner.
- 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 326 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 25 times and has totaled 19 receptions and eight touchdowns.
- Cornelius Johnson has caught 15 passes for 256 yards (51.2 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Colston Loveland has been the target of 19 passes and compiled 15 catches for 181 yards, an average of 36.2 yards per contest.
- Jaylen Harrell has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has one TFL and 12 tackles.
- Junior Colson, Michigan’s leading tackler, has 25 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Mike Sainristil has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 12 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.
Minnesota Betting Insights
- Minnesota has covered the spread once in five games this season.
- Minnesota hase gone over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
Minnesota Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Minnesota is accumulating 342.2 total yards per contest (102nd-ranked). It ranks 61st in the FBS on defense (361.4 total yards given up per game).
- Minnesota is compiling 24 points per contest on offense this season (96th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 21.6 points per game (44th-ranked) on defense.
- Minnesota ranks 10th-worst in passing yards per game (149), but it has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 77th in the FBS with 234.2 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Minnesota is putting up 193.2 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (32nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 127.2 rushing yards per game (53rd-ranked) on defense.
- Minnesota’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, ceding a 50% third-down conversion percentage, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 48th with a 50% third-down rate.
- Minnesota has generated 10 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over six times, resulting in a +4 turnover margin, which ranks 15th-best in the FBS.
Minnesota’s Best Players
- Athan Kaliakmanis leads Minnesota with 745 yards on 71-of-121 passing with five touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 92 rushing yards (18.4 ypg) on 31 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Darius Taylor, has carried the ball 87 times for 532 yards (106.4 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Sean Tyler has been given 40 carries and totaled 183 yards.
- Daniel Jackson leads his squad with 252 receiving yards on 20 catches with four touchdowns.
- Corey Crooms has caught 19 passes and compiled 227 receiving yards (45.4 per game).
- Lemeke Brockington has racked up 73 reciving yards (14.6 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Danny Striggow has 3.5 sacks to pace 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 has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 11 tackles and three passes defended.
