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Star wide receiver Roman Wilson and the Michigan Wolverines (4-0) face the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-2) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE).
The Wolverines are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -18) against the Cornhuskers. The over/under for this game is 40 points.
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Game Info for Michigan vs. Nebraska
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -18 | -109 | -111 | 40 | -110 | -110 | -1087 | +680 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- Michigan has put together a 0-3-1 record against the spread this season.
- Michigan is 0-3-1 against the spread when favored by 18 points or more this season.
- Michigan has not gone over point total in four games with a set over/under.
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Michigan ranks 61st in total offense this year (405.3 yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking third-best in the FBS with 405.3 yards allowed per game.
- Michigan owns the 54th-ranked offense this season (31.8 points per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking best with just 5.8 points allowed per game.
- Defensively, Michigan has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking seventh-best by giving up only 151 passing yards per game. The Wolverines rank 69th on offense (237.5 passing yards per game).
- Michigan ranks 49th in rushing yards this year (167.8 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 80.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan ranks 27th in third-down defense this season (32% third-down percentage allowed), but has been playing really well on offense, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with a 55% third-down percentage.
- With five forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (50th in the FBS), Michigan (0) has the 67th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has 915 passing yards for Michigan, completing 79.8% of his passes and collecting eight touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 86 rushing yards (21.5 ypg) on 14 carries.
- The team’s top rusher, Blake Corum, has carried the ball 58 times for 351 yards (87.8 per game), scoring eight times.
- Donovan Edwards has racked up 109 yards on 33 carries. He’s grabbed 11 passes for 100 yards (25 per game), as well.
- Wilson has hauled in 15 receptions for 268 yards (67 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone six times as a receiver.
- Cornelius Johnson has hauled in 13 passes while averaging 56 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Colston Loveland has a total of 168 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 14 throws.
- Jaylen Harrell has collected 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up one TFL and 10 tackles.
- Junior Colson, Michigan’s tackle leader, has 22 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Mike Sainristil has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 12 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Nebraska Betting Insights
- Nebraska has covered the spread twice in four opportunities this season.
- Out of Nebraska’s four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
Nebraska Pick Insights
- Nebraska has been excelling on defense, allowing only 298 total yards per contest (23rd-best). On offense, it ranks 90th by posting 359.3 total yards per game.
- Nebraska ranks 102nd in the FBS with 21.8 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 32nd with 18.5 points allowed per game on defense.
- Nebraska’s passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, posting 124.5 passing yards per game, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 101st with 251.8 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Things have been positive for Nebraska on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up 234.8 rushing yards per game (sixth-best) and allowing just 46.3 rushing yards per game (second-best).
- With a 40.8% third-down conversion rate on offense, Nebraska ranks 69th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 71st, surrendering a 39.3% third-down rate.
- Nebraska has compiled four forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) and committed six turnovers (69th in the FBS) this season for a -2 turnover margin that ranks 96th in the FBS.
Nebraska’s Best Players
- Heinrich Haarberg has thrown for 278 yards (69.5 ypg) to lead Nebraska, completing 51.1% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 272 yards (68 ypg) on 42 carries with two touchdowns.
- Anthony Grant has totaled 208 yards on 38 carries with two touchdowns.
- Billy Kemp IV leads his squad with 132 receiving yards on 13 catches with one touchdown.
- Alex Bullock has racked up 103 receiving yards (25.8 yards per game) and one touchdown on five receptions.
- Thomas Fidone II’s seven grabs (on 12 targets) have netted him 84 yards (21 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Luke Reimer has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and 10 tackles.
- Isaac Gifford is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 13 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
- Omar Brown has a team-leading one interception to go along with 12 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
