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Star runner Blake Corum and the Michigan Wolverines (6-0) face the Indiana Hoosiers (2-3) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET at Michigan Stadium.
The Wolverines are very big favorites (currently -33) in their matchup against the Hoosiers, with the over/under at 45.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Wolverines are and the Hoosiers are .)
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Game Info for Michigan vs. Indiana
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- 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 | -33 | -110 | -110 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 | N/A | N/A |
Michigan Pick Insights
- Michigan has covered the spread twice in six games this season.
- Michigan is winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 33-point favorites.
- Michigan has gone over in two of six games with a set total (33.3%).
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Michigan has been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best by giving up only 233.3 yards per game. The offense ranks 51st (414.8 yards per game).
- Michigan has been making things happen on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank 17th-best in scoring offense (37.3 points per game) and best in scoring defense (6.7 points allowed per game).
- Michigan has the 72nd-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (229.7 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking second-best with just 142.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan ranks 38th in rushing yards this season (185.2 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking 13th-best in the FBS with 90.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has been firing on all cylinders on third down this year, owning the third-best mark in third-down conversion rate (55.6%) and 16th-best in third-down defense (29.7% third-down percentage allowed).
- With eight forced turnovers (58th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (16th in the FBS), Michigan’s +3+3 turnover margin ranks 29th in college football.
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has 1,290 passing yards for Michigan, completing 77.6% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 133 rushing yards (22.2 ypg) on 20 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Corum, has carried the ball 83 times for 494 yards (82.3 per game), scoring 10 times.
- Donovan Edwards has been handed the ball 51 times this year and racked up 177 yards (29.5 per game). He’s also helped out in the pass game with 16 grabs for 128 yards
- Roman Wilson’s 382 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 29 times and has collected 22 receptions and eight touchdowns.
- Cornelius Johnson has put together a 342-yard season so far with one touchdown, reeling in 18 passes on 25 targets.
- Colston Loveland has compiled 16 catches for 205 yards, an average of 34.2 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Josaiah Stewart paces the team with three sacks, and also has four TFL and 16 tackles.
- Junior Colson, Michigan’s tackle leader, has 29 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Mike Sainristil has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 14 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Indiana Betting Insights
- Indiana is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Two of Indiana’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Indiana Pick Insights
- Indiana ranks 22nd-worst in total yards per game (334.2), but it has been more productive defensively, ranking 66th in the FBS with 368.2 total yards allowed per contest.
- Indiana has not been getting things done offensively, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with 20.8 points per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, allowing 24.4 points per contest (65th-ranked).
- Indiana ranks 77th in the FBS with 224 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 48th with 211.8 passing yards allowed per game on defense.
- Indiana ranks 19th-worst in rushing yards per game (110.2), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 91st in the FBS with 156.4 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- Indiana is putting up a 40% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (68th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 33.3% third-down rate (29th-ranked) on defense.
- Indiana has recorded six forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) and committed five turnovers (16th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 53rd in the FBS.
Indiana’s Best Players
- Tayven Jackson has compiled 862 yards on 61.7% passing while collecting two touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
- Jaylin Lucas has rushed for 212 yards on 49 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 19 catches, totaling 140 yards and one touchdown through the air.
- Christian Turner has run for 177 yards across 40 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
- Cam Camper has hauled in 249 receiving yards on 13 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- Donaven McCulley has 18 receptions (on 23 targets) for a total of 208 yards (41.6 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Omar Cooper Jr.’s 11 grabs (on 20 targets) have netted him 144 yards (28.8 ypg).
- Andre Carter has two sacks to lead the team, and also has six TFL and 13 tackles.
- Indiana’s leading tackler, Aaron Casey, has 37 tackles, five TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Phillip Dunnam leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 28 tackles and three passes defended.
