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Michigan #2 Wolverines Poised to Make Statement Against Unranked Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Game time: September 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Michigan Stadium — Ann Arbor, MI

Article updated Sep 17, 6:36 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

5. This Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines (ranked #2 nationally) will host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (unranked) in Ann Arbor, MI. Both teams enter the matchup with 3-0

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5. This Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines (ranked #2 nationally) will host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (unranked) in Ann Arbor, MI. Both teams enter the matchup with 3-0 records, and the opening kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM EST. Michigan is the favorite to win, with the line currently open at -24.5.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/23/2023 @ 12:00pm EST

Where: Michigan Stadium Stadium Scarlet Knights vs Wolverines Betting Odds Moneyline: Scarlet Knights +1,200 | Wolverines -2,373

Spread: Scarlet Knights +24 (-110) | Wolverines -24 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 44 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan will win straight-up is 96%.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team improved to 3-0 on Saturday with a 35-16 win over Virginia Tech Under Coach Greg Schiano the team is now 3-0 for the third straight season and will face their toughest test against Michigan on Saturday Running back Kyle Monangai had a career-high three touchdowns and 143 yards rushing. Quarterback Gavin Wimsatt was 7-of-16 for 46 yards passing with a touchdown to wide receiver Christian Dremel Rutgers had 302 yards of total offense with 256 yards on the ground and 6-of-13 on third down conversions The defense was led by linebacker Tyreem Powell's career-high 11 tackles; they forced two turnovers and had four tackles for loss Rutgers is ranked 69 in offense (30.00 average points per game), #8 in defense (7.00 average points per game allowed), and 3-0 (3-0 ATS) The team is 19th in turnover differential at +1.3 and 19th in penalties per game Injury Report: OL J. DeCroce, WR J. Ofurie, WR N. Brantley, RB A. Young, LB D Djabome, WR C. Long, and OL T. Needham are all listed as Questionable.

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Michigan Wolverines Analysis

• The Michigan Wolverines improved to 3-0 with a win over the Bowling Green Falcons on Saturday. • Interim head coach and offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore said the team must learn from its mistakes. • Michigan was led offensively by its rushing attack with 169 total yards and two scores. • The team is currently ranked #2 in the country and is looking to make a return to the College Football Playoffs. • The Wolverines have the 48th ranked offense in college football with a 54th rank on the ground and 58th through the air. • Defensively, Michigan is ranked 3rd in the country. • Michigan is 22nd against the run and 9th against the pass. • The Wolverines are ranked 77th in the country for ball security. • They are also ranked 13th in the country in penalties per game. • Injury Report: DB Amorion Walker, DOUBTFUL, RB Tavierre Dunlap, DOUBTFUL, LB Jimmy Rolder, DOUBTFUL, DB German Green, DOUBTFUL, DB Makari Paige, QUESTIONABLE, DB Rod Moore, QUESTIONABLE, CB Will Johnson, QUESTIONABLE.

Rutgers' Record Impressively Unveiled, But Setup for Tough Battle Against Michigan's #2 Defense Looks Unequal

Rutgers' 3-0 record is impressive, particularly given their handling of the tough Temple offense and their win against Virginia Tech. This week the Scarlet Knights face the nation's #2 team, Michigan. The Wolverines boast the third-best defense in the country and will likely look to stack the box to force Rutgers to beat them through the air. With ranks of 121st in the country for passing, and 16th in the ground game, Rutgers may have difficulty succeeding in this matchup. The return of head coach Jim Harbaugh will bring back discipline and ball security to the Wolverines' offense, likely resulting in an impressive statement game with a four-touchdown lead. Michigan -24 is the likely outcome.

Written by Mikehuff Published on 09/20/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Rutgers Scarlet Knights+1,700 → +1,200Moved
  • Moneyline · Michigan Wolverines-10,000 → -2,500Moved
  • Spread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights+25 (-110) → +24 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Michigan Wolverines-25 (-110) → -24 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over45 (-110) → 44.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under45 (-110) → 44.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Rutgers Scarlet Knights
3-0 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Michigan Wolverines
3-0 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-17T22:36:14.706Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team improved to 3-0 on Saturday with a 35-16 win over Virginia Tech Under Coach Greg Schiano the team is now 3-0 for the third straight season and will face their toughest test against Michigan on Saturday Running back Kyle Monangai had a career-high three touchdowns and 143 yards rushing. Quarterback Gavin Wimsatt was 7-of-16 for 46 yards passing with a touchdown to wide receiver Christian Dremel Rutgers had 302 yards of total offense with 256 yards on the ground and 6-of-13 on third down conversions The defense was led by linebacker Tyreem Powell's career-high 11 tackles; they forced two turnovers and had four tackles for loss Rutgers is ranked 69 in offense (30.00 average points per game), #8 in defense (7.00 average points per game allowed), and 3-0 (3-0 ATS) The team is 19th in turnover differential at +1.3 and 19th in penalties per game Injury Report: OL J. DeCroce, WR J. Ofurie, WR N. Brantley, RB A. Young, LB D Djabome, WR C. Long, and OL T. Needham are all listed as Questionable.

• The Michigan Wolverines improved to 3-0 with a win over the Bowling Green Falcons on Saturday. • Interim head coach and offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore said the team must learn from its mistakes. • Michigan was led offensively by its rushing attack with 169 total yards and two scores. • The team is currently ranked #2 in the country and is looking to make a return to the College Football Playoffs. • The Wolverines have the 48th ranked offense in college football with a 54th rank on the ground and 58th through the air. • Defensively, Michigan is ranked 3rd in the country. • Michigan is 22nd against the run and 9th against the pass. • The Wolverines are ranked 77th in the country for ball security. • They are also ranked 13th in the country in penalties per game. • Injury Report: DB Amorion Walker, DOUBTFUL, RB Tavierre Dunlap, DOUBTFUL, LB Jimmy Rolder, DOUBTFUL, DB German Green, DOUBTFUL, DB Makari Paige, QUESTIONABLE, DB Rod Moore, QUESTIONABLE, CB Will Johnson, QUESTIONABLE.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-11-05Michigan Wolverines 52 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights 17
  • 2021-09-25Rutgers Scarlet Knights 13 · Michigan Wolverines 20
  • 2020-11-21Michigan Wolverines 48 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights 42
Final result

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Michigan Wolverines defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31-7

Michigan Wolverines defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31-7 on September 23, 2023, a 24-point decision in the series. Michigan Wolverines' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 10-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Rutgers Scarlet Knights +24 (-110) spread, the spread pushed, while the 38 combined points finished under the recorded total of 44.5.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Sammy52Spread · Michigan Wolverines -25 (-110)Loss
  • ThetotalerTotal · Over 45 (-110)Loss
  • GeorgewTotal · Under 45 (-110)Win
  • SimonsaysSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +24.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +24 (-110)Push
  • CoolioSpread · Michigan Wolverines -24 (-110)Push
  • CoolioTotal · Over 43.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Michigan Wolverines -24 (-110)Push
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 43.5 (-110)Loss