The #17 Michigan Wolverines(1-1) host the Arkansas State Red Wolves(2-0) Saturday afternoon. The Wolverines are coming off a 31-12 loss to the Texas Longhorns. Quarterback Davis Warren completed 22 of 33 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Running back Donovan Edwards carried the ball eight times for 41 yards, while Colston Loveland had eight receptions for 70 yards.
Arkansas State is coming off a 28-24 win over Tulsa. Running back Zak Wallace carried the ball 16 times for 78 yards. QB Jaylen Raynor completed 21 of 32 passes for 255 yards, throwing two touchdowns and an interception.
Can the Red Wolves pull off the upset win, or will the Wolverines bounce back and dominate?
Michigan vs. Arkansas State Match Details
Fixture: Arkansas State @ Michigan
Date and Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024 @ Noon EST
Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Key Stats
Michigan
The Wolverines enter 1-1, averaging 21 points per game this year. Running back Kalel Mullings leads the team in rushing, averaging 58.5 yards per game, while Donovan Edwards averages 34 rushing yards per game. QB Davis Warren is averaging 161 passing yards per game while completing 63.79% of his passes. He has thrown 2 TDs and 3 INTs.
Tight End Colston Loveland is averaging 78.5 receiving yards per game and caught one touchdown, which is a team-high. Semaj Morgan has a TD and is averaging 26.5 receiving yards per game. Defensively, Michigan has 2 INTs and 3 sacks and hit the opposing quarterback seven times. They are allowing 20.5 points per game.
Arkansas State
The Red Wolves enter the game 2-0, averaging 31 points per game this season. Zak Wallace is the lead back, averaging 59.5 yards per game, and has reached the endzone twice. QB Jaylen Warren is averaging 286 passing yards per game while completing 56.96% of his passes. He has thrown 3 TDs and 2 INTs this season. Warren leads the team in rushing, averaging 61 yards per game and scoring 2 TDs.
Wide Receiver Corey Rucker is averaging a team-high 119.5 receiving yards per game and has scored 2 TDs. From a defensive standpoint, Arkansas State has 1 INT and 2 sacks and hit the opposing quarterback 13 times. They are allowing 27.5 points per game.
Prediction
The Longhorns exposed Michigan last week. They looked horrible on offense, and their defense got torched. Now they face an undefeated Red Wolves team that is playing reasonably well. Davis Warren has not played well this year, and Donovan Edwards is off to a slow start. The defense has not been good, but they should get it together as the season progresses. They have a brutal schedule, and seeing how they do for the rest of the year will be interesting.
If Arkansas State has any chance of pulling off the major win, Jaylen Warren needs to play flawlessly. The defense needs to get a few stops and try to force a few turnovers. I don't see either one happening, though. The Wolverines have a bad taste in their mouth, and Arkansas State is the unfortunate victim. Look for Michigan to come out firing and dominate this one.
The spread is too much here. Michigan will win easily, but I think the play is Red Wolves +22.5.
Final Pick
Arkansas State Red Wolves +22.5 (-108)
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