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Star runner Blake Corum and the Michigan Wolverines (9-0) play the Penn State Nittany Lions (8-1) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET at Beaver Stadium.
The Nittany Lions are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4.5), against the Wolverines (with an over/under of 44.5 points).
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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 | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 44.5 | -110 | -110 | -205 | +170 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- So far this season, Michigan has put together a 4-4-1 record against the spread.
- In games it has played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, Michigan is 4-4-1 against the spread.
- Michigan games with a set total have hit the over five times this season (55.6%).
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Michigan ranks 43rd in total offense this year (424.2 yards per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 424.2 yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has been firing on all cylinders 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).
- Michigan ranks 45th in passing yards this season (257.1 per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 141.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan sports the 50th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (167.1 per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 10th-best with only 90.1 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has been a tough opponent for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (second-best with a 55.6% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (11th-best with a 29.4% third-down percentage allowed) this year.
- 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 compiled 2,134 yards (237.1 ypg) on 156-of-206 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 137 rushing yards (15.2 ypg) on 37 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Corum has racked up 649 yards on 126 carries while finding paydirt 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 has hauled in 36 receptions for 589 yards (65.4 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone 10 times as a receiver.
- Cornelius Johnson has reeled in 24 passes while averaging 46.9 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Colston Loveland has been the target of 36 passes and compiled 27 grabs for 419 yards, an average of 46.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone four times through the air this season.
- Josaiah Stewart has racked up 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording five TFL and 23 tackles.
- Junior Colson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 50 tackles and two TFL.
- 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
- Penn State has a 6-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- Five of Penn State’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (62.5%).
Penn State Pick Insights
- Penn State has been keeping opposing offenses in check on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 234.4 total yards per contest (second-best). Offensively, it ranks 61st by posting 394 total yards per game.
- Penn State has been a top-25 unit on both offense and defense this season, as it ranks sixth-best in points per game (40.2) and third-best in points surrendered per game (11.9).
- Penn State has been dominant on pass defense, surrendering only 175.7 passing yards per game (12th-best). Offensively, it ranks 75th in the FBS by compiling 220.8 passing yards per game.
- Penn State’s run defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks best in the FBS with 58.8 rushing yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is generating 173.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 43rd.
- Penn State ranks 47th in the FBS with a 41.9% third-down conversion percentage, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 10th-best by allowing a 29.3% third-down rate.
- At +16, Penn State sports the best turnover margin in the FBS this season.
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has thrown for 1,895 yards (210.6 ypg) while completing 62.8% of his passes and recording 20 touchdown passes with one interception this season. He’s also rushed for 100 yards with three touchdowns.
- Kaytron Allen has run for 573 yards on 119 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground.
- Nicholas Singleton has been given 121 carries and totaled 480 yards with seven touchdowns while also gaining 148 yards through the air with one touchdown.
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith’s 645 receiving yards (71.7 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 51 receptions on 77 targets with four touchdowns.
- Theo Johnson has collected 233 receiving yards (25.9 yards per game) and four touchdowns on 22 receptions.
- Tyler Warren has racked up 216 reciving yards (24 ypg) and six touchdowns this season.
- Adisa Isaac has racked up 6.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording nine TFL and 22 tackles.
- Curtis Jacobs is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 34 tackles, four TFL, and one sack.
- Daequan Hardy has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 12 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.
