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One of the top rushers in college football will be featured when Kyle Monangai and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) visit the Michigan Wolverines (3-0) on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The Wolverines are very big favorites (currently -24) in their game against the Scarlet Knights, with the over/under being 44.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Wolverines are -2500 and the Scarlet Knights are +1250.)
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Game Info for Michigan vs. Rutgers
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -24 | -110 | -110 | 44.5 | -110 | -110 | -2500 | +1250 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- Michigan has compiled a 0-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Michigan is winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 24-point favorites.
- Each Michigan three games with a set total this season have finished under the over/under.
Michigan Stats & Insights
- On the defensive side of the ball, Michigan has been a top-25 unit, ranking second-best by giving up only 223 yards per game. The offense ranks 61st (402 yards per game).
- Michigan ranks 56th in points scored this year (32 points per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 5.3 points allowed per game.
- Michigan ranks 61st in passing yards this season (245.3 per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 141.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan owns the 70th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (156.7 per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 18th-best with only 81.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan owns the 32nd-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (32.5% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 22nd-best with a 51.9% third-down percentage.
- Michigan ranks 75th in college football with a -1 turnover margin after forcing 4 turnovers (63rd in the FBS) while committing five (78th in the FBS).
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has 701 pass yards for Michigan, completing 82.4% of his passes and collecting seven touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 35 rushing yards (11.7 ypg) on seven carries.
- The team’s top rusher, Blake Corum, has carried the ball 37 times for 254 yards (84.7 per game), scoring six times.
- Donovan Edwards has been handed the ball 27 times this year and racked up 96 yards (32 per game). He’s also contributed in the pass game with nine grabs for 59 yards
- Cornelius Johnson has hauled in 13 receptions for 224 yards (74.7 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 12 passes for 209 yards (69.7 yards per game) and six touchdowns this year.
- Colston Loveland has a total of 93 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in nine passes.
- Jaylen Harrell has collected 2.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up one TFL and nine tackles.
- Junior Colson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 16 tackles and two TFL.
- Kris Jenkins has a team-high one interception to go along with eight tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
Rutgers Betting Insights
- Rutgers is a perfect 3-0-0 against the spread this year.
- Rutgers has hit the over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Rutgers Pick Insights
- Rutgers has been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, allowing just 272.7 total yards per game (19th-best). On offense, it ranks 96th by posting 346.3 total yards per game.
- Rutgers’ defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks seventh-best in the FBS with 10 points allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is putting up 31.7 points per game, which ranks 57th.
- Rutgers ranks eighth-worst in passing yards per game (135.7), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 55th in the FBS with 203 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Rutgers has been top-25 in rushing on both offense and defense this season, as it ranks 20th-best in rushing yards per game (210.7) and 12th-best in rushing yards surrendered per game (69.7).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Rutgers ranks 34th in the FBS (47.8% third-down conversion percentage) and 34th defensively (32.6% third-down rate allowed).
- Rutgers sports a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 14th-best at +4.
Rutgers’ Best Players
- Gavin Wimsatt has thrown for 407 yards on 34-of-66 passing with three touchdowns and zero interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 144 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- Monangai is his team’s leading rusher with 58 carries for 357 yards, or 119 per game. He’s found paydirt five times on the ground, as well.
- JaQuae Jackson’s 99 receiving yards (33 yards per game) are best on his team. He has five catches on 11 targets.
- Christian Dremel has totaled 72 receiving yards (24 yards per game) and one touchdown on seven receptions.
- Isaiah Washington’s 12 targets have resulted in seven grabs for 65 yards.
- Tyreem Powell paces the team with two sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has recorded one TFL and 28 tackles.
- Shaquan Loyal has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 14 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended to his name.
