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One of the top running backs in college football will be on display when Blake Corum and the Michigan Wolverines (7-0) host the Michigan State Spartans (3-4) on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
The Spartans are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +22.5) against the Wolverines (with an over/under of 54.5 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Michigan vs. Michigan State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverines | -22.5 | -110 | -111 | 54.5 | -112 | -110 | -2463 | +1091 |
Michigan Betting Insights
- Michigan State is 3-4-0 against the spread this season.
- Michigan State has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 22.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- In Michigan State’s seven games with a set total, three have hit the over (42.9%).
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Michigan has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (20th-best with 473.6 yards per game) and total defense (fifth-best with 250 yards allowed per game) this season.
- Michigan has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank sixth-best in scoring offense (42.7 points per game) and fourth-best in scoring defense (12.1 points allowed per game).
- On defense, Michigan has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking seventh-best by allowing only 164.1 passing yards per game. The Wolverines rank 75th on offense (231.9 passing yards per game).
- Michigan has been surging on both offense and defense in the running game, ranking eighth-best in rushing offense (241.7 rushing yards per game) and fifth-best in rushing defense (85.9 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Michigan has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (15th-best with a 49.4% third-down conversion rate) and third-down defense (23rd-best with a 31.2% third-down conversion rate allowed) this year.
- Michigan has forced seven total turnovers (111th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (fourth in the FBS) for +3a turnover margin of +3, 41st-ranked in college football.
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has racked up 1,297 yards (185.3 ypg) on 111-of-144 passing with nine touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 147 rushing yards (21 ypg) on 28 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Corum has 901 rushing yards on 146 carries with 13 touchdowns.
- Donovan Edwards has been handed the ball 43 times this year and racked up 307 yards (43.9 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Ronnie Bell has hauled in 35 receptions for 429 yards (61.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
- Roman Wilson has caught 16 passes for 253 yards (36.1 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Luke Schoonmaker’s 23 grabs have turned into 229 yards and two touchdowns.
- Mike Morris has collected five sacks to lead the team, while also recording eight TFL and 14 tackles.
- Junior Colson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 47 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Rod Moore leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 24 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
Michigan State Betting Insights
- Michigan State has a 3-4-0 record against the spread this year.
- Michigan State has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 22.5 points or more this year (0-1).
- Three of Michigan State’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (42.9%).
Michigan State Stats & Insights
- Michigan State ranks 104th with 349 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 104th with 422.3 total yards ceded per contest on defense.
- With 27 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Michigan State ranks 79th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 73rd, giving up 27.1 points per game.
- Michigan State has been struggling against the pass, ranking 21st-worst with 269 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more effective on offense, putting up 242.9 passing yards per contest (64th-ranked).
- Michigan State’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 106.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 79th with 153.3 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- With a 42.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Michigan State ranks 49th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 105th, giving up a 43.6% third-down rate.
- Michigan State sports a 0 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
Michigan State’s Best Players
- Payton Thorne has racked up 1,499 yards (214.1 per game) while completing 65.1% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Jalen Berger, has carried the ball 80 times for 367 yards (52.4 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Jarek Broussard has racked up 44 carries and totaled 191 yards with two touchdowns.
- Keon Coleman paces his team with 393 receiving yards on 31 receptions with five touchdowns.
- Jayden Reed has recorded 373 receiving yards (53.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 32 receptions.
- Tre Mosley has racked up 226 reciving yards (32.3 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Jacoby Windmon has racked up 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL, 36 tackles, and one interception.
- Kendell Brooks is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 55 tackles.
- Windmon leads the team with one interception, while also recording 36 tackles, three TFL, 5.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
