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Blake Corum will lead the Michigan Wolverines (9-0) into their matchup versus the Penn State Nittany Lions (8-1) at Beaver Stadium on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Wolverines are the favorites (-5) in their game against the Nittany Lions, with the over/under at 43.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Wolverines are -206 and the Nittany Lions are +171.)
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Game Info for Michigan vs. Penn State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Beaver Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -5 | -110 | -110 | 43.5 | -110 | -110 | -206 | +171 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- Michigan has a 4-4-1 record against the spread this season.
- Michigan is 4-4-1 against the spread when favored by 5 points or more this season.
- Michigan has gone over in five of its nine games with a set total (55.6%).
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Michigan ranks 43rd in total offense this season (424.2 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 424.2 yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this year, as they rank fifth-best in scoring offense (40.7 points per game) and best in scoring defense (6.7 points allowed per game).
- On defense, Michigan has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking best by giving up just 141.3 passing yards per game. The Wolverines rank 45th on offense (257.1 passing yards per game).
- Michigan has the 50th-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (167.1 per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best with only 90.1 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has been finding success on both offense and defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking second-best in third-down percentage (55.6%) and 11th-best in third-down conversion rate allowed (29.4%).
- Michigan owns the fifth-best turnover margin in college football at +9, forcing 15 turnovers (28th in the FBS) while turning it over six times (fifth in the FBS).
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has 2,134 passing yards for Michigan, completing 75.7% of his passes and throwing 18 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 137 rushing yards (15.2 ypg) on 37 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Corum, has carried the ball 126 times for 649 yards (72.1 per game), scoring 16 times.
- Donovan Edwards has carried the ball 74 times for 232 yards (25.8 per game) and two touchdowns while also racking up 225 yards through the air.
- Roman Wilson’s leads his squad with 589 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 36 catches (out of 47 targets) and scored 10 touchdowns.
- Cornelius Johnson has put together a 422-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in 24 passes on 38 targets.
- Colston Loveland’s 27 catches have turned into 419 yards and four touchdowns.
- Josaiah Stewart has racked up 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording five TFL and 23 tackles.
- Junior Colson, Michigan’s tackle leader, has 50 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Mike Sainristil has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 22 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
Penn State Betting Insights
- So far this season, Penn State has compiled a 6-2-0 record against the spread.
- Penn State has gone over in five of their eight games with a set total (62.5%).
Penn State Pick Insights
- Penn State ranks 61st in the FBS with 394 total yards per contest, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks second-best by allowing only 234.4 total yards per contest.
- Penn State has excelled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking sixth-best in points per game (40.2) and third-best in points allowed per game (11.9).
- Penn State’s pass defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 12th-best in the FBS with 175.7 passing yards ceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is posting 220.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 75th.
- Penn State’s run defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks best in the FBS with 58.8 rushing yards conceded per game. In terms of offense, it is posting 173.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 43rd.
- Penn State’s defense has been thriving on third down, allowing a 29.3% third-down conversion percentage (10th-best). On offense, it ranks 47th in the FBS with a 41.9% third-down rate.
- In terms of turnover margin, Penn State is the best in the FBS this season. The team’s margin comes in at +16, as it has forced 20 turnovers and committed four.
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has racked up 1,895 yards (210.6 ypg) while completing 62.8% of his passes and collecting 20 touchdown passes with one interception this season. He’s also rushed for 100 yards with three touchdowns.
- Kaytron Allen has run the ball 119 times for 573 yards, with four touchdowns.
- Nicholas Singleton has piled up 480 yards (on 121 attempts) with seven touchdowns, while also catching 19 passes for 148 yards and one touchdown.
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith has hauled in 645 receiving yards on 51 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring four touchdowns as a receiver.
- Theo Johnson has caught 22 passes and compiled 233 receiving yards (25.9 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Tyler Warren’s 23 receptions (on 35 targets) have netted him 216 yards (24 ypg) and six touchdowns.
- Adisa Isaac has 6.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has nine TFL and 22 tackles.
- Penn State’s top-tackler, Curtis Jacobs, has 34 tackles, four TFL, and one sack this year.
- Daequan Hardy leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 12 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
