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Star wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-0) face the Michigan Wolverines (11-0) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET at Michigan Stadium.
The Wolverines are the favorites (-3.5) in their matchup against the Buckeyes, with the over/under being 46 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Wolverines are -169 and the Buckeyes are +143.)
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Game Info for Michigan vs. Ohio State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 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 | -3.5 | -110 | -110 | 46 | -109 | -111 | -169 | +143 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- Michigan is 5-5-1 ATS this season.
- When it has played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, Michigan is 5-5-1 against the spread.
- Michigan games with a set total have hit the over six times this season (54.5%).
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Michigan ranks 55th in total offense this season (399.6 yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 399.6 yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has been firing on all cylinders this season, as they rank 11th-best in scoring offense (38.3 points per game) and best in scoring defense (9 points allowed per game).
- Michigan has the 64th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (228.6 passing yards per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking second-best with just 144.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has the 50th-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (171 per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking ninth-best with only 90 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Michigan has been thriving on both offense and defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fourth-best in third-down conversion rate (52%) and 14th-best in third-down conversion rate allowed (30.3%).
- With 19 forced turnovers (21st in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (fourth in the FBS), Michigan’s +12 turnover margin is the third-best in college football.
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has thrown for 2,335 yards (212.3 ypg) to lead Michigan, completing 73.8% of his passes and tossing 18 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 164 rushing yards on 47 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Blake Corum, has carried the ball 180 times for 888 yards (80.7 per game), scoring 20 times.
- Donovan Edwards has been handed the ball 95 times this year and racked up 323 yards (29.4 per game) with three touchdowns. He’s also contributed in the pass game with 24 grabs for 225 yards
- Roman Wilson has hauled in 37 receptions for 612 yards (55.6 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 put up a 470-yard season so far with one touchdown, reeling in 29 passes on 45 targets.
- Colston Loveland’s 32 catches are good enough for 462 yards and four touchdowns.
- Jaylen Harrell paces the team with 6.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 24 tackles.
- Junior Colson is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 61 tackles and two TFL.
- Mike Sainristil has a team-high four interceptions to go along with 27 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and four passes defended.
Ohio State Betting Insights
- So far this year, Ohio State has put together a 6-3-2 record against the spread.
- Two of Ohio State’s 11 games with a set total have hit the over (18.2%).
Ohio State Pick Insights
- Ohio State ranks 35th in the FBS with 429.3 total yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks third-best by giving up only 252.9 total yards per game.
- Ohio State has been a top-25 unit on both offense and defense this season, as it ranks 24th-best in points per game (33.6) and second-best in points surrendered per game (9.3).
- Ohio State has been top-25 in passing on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 23rd-best in passing yards per game (283.7) and best in passing yards allowed per game (144.4).
- Ohio State has been keeping opposing offenses in check on run defense, surrendering only 108.5 rushing yards per contest (21st-best). On offense, it ranks 86th in the FBS by piling up 145.5 rushing yards per game.
- On third down, Ohio State has been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 24th-best in third-down conversion rate (45.8%) and sixth-best in third-down rate allowed (28.8%).
- After forcing 11 turnovers (113th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 10 times (14th in the FBS) this season, Ohio State has the 51st-ranked turnover margin of +1.
Ohio State’s Best Players
- Kyle McCord has thrown for 2,899 yards (263.5 ypg) while completing 66.4% of his passes and collecting 22 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- TreVeyon Henderson is his team’s leading rusher with 118 carries for 794 yards, or 72.2 per game. He’s found the end zone 10 times on the ground, as well. Henderson has also chipped in with 16 catches for 210 yards.
- DeaMonte Trayanum has racked up 336 yards (on 79 carries) with three touchdowns.
- Harrison paces his team with 1,093 receiving yards on 62 catches with 13 touchdowns.
- Cade Stover has caught 38 passes and compiled 534 receiving yards (48.5 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Emeka Egbuka’s 49 targets have resulted in 32 catches for 427 yards and three touchdowns.
- J.T. Tuimoloau has collected four sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 30 tackles.
- Tommy Eichenberg is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 69 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Jordan Hancock has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 31 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
