Saturday, September 26, 2015

Michigan Stadium

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The Brigham Young Cougars matchup against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. The opening line for this game has Michigan as 4 point favorites and the over/under was set at 45.

Tanner Mangum finished his last game with 244 yards through the air for Brigham Young. He completed 30 passes out of 47 attempts for a 64% completion percentage. Adam Hine was the rushing leader for the Cougars last game. He carried the ball 23 times for an average of 6 yards per carry and ended with 149 yards. Mitch Mathews led the team in receiving with 9 receptions for 84 yards. He had an average of 9 yards per reception in the contest. As a team in that game Brigham Young totaled 405 yards by way of 88 plays. They rushed the ball 41 times for a total of 161 yards on the game and the Cougars totaled 26 first downs by getting 11 rushing, 13 passing and 2 by penalty.

Jake Rudock finished his last game with 123 yards through the air for Michigan. He completed 14 passes out of 22 attempts for a 64% completion percentage. Ty Isaac was the rushing leader for the Wolverines last game. He carried the ball 8 times for an average of 14 yards per carry and ended with 114 yards. Amara Darboh led the team in receiving with 4 receptions for 34 yards. He had an average of 9 yards per reception in the contest. Michigan totaled 377 yards by way of 64 plays. They rushed the ball 39 times for a total of 254 yards on the game and the Wolverines totaled 17 first downs by getting 11 rushing, 6 passing and 0 by penalty.

Brigham Young is averaging a total of 30.3 points per game on offense. In the air, they are attempting an average of 40.7 passes per game and completing 25 of them for a 61.5 percent completion percentage on the year. They are throwing for 310.7 yards per game through the air as well. The Cougars carry the ball for an average of 121.7 yards per game on 35.3 attempts for an average of 3.4 yards per carry this season. They run 76 plays per game and average 5.7 yards per play for an average of 432.3 total yards each outing. The Cougars get 21 first downs per game and they average 39.7 penalty yards via 4.7 penalties each contest.

Brigham Young gives up an average of 240.7 passing yards and 25.3 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 20 completions per game on 34 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.8. The Cougars give up 162 rushing yards per contest on 35.3 carries for a 4.6 average per carry. Brigham Young allows 402.7 total yards per game including 5.8 yards per play. They force 2.7 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 9.7 penalties for 80.3 yards per game.

Michigan is accumulating 26.7 points per game on offense. In the air, they attempt an average of 31.3 passes per game and complete 19.7 of them for a 62.8 percent completion percentage. They throw for an average of 194 yards per game through the air as well. The Wolverines carry the ball for an average of 185 yards per game on 38.7 attempts for an average of 4.8 yards per carry. They run 70 plays per game and average 5.4 yards per play for an average of 379 total yards per game. The Wolverines are averaging 19.3 first downs per outing and accumulate 54.7 penalty yards via 5.3 penalties each game.

Michigan gives up 143.3 passing yards per outing and 12.7 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 15.7 completions on 26.3 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 59.5. The Wolverines give up 93.3 rushing yards per game on 35.3 carries for an average of 2.6 yards per carry. Michigan allows 236.7 total yards per game for an average of 3.8 yards per play. They force 1.3 turnovers per contest and 5.3 penalties for 42.3 yards in each contest.

Brigham Young Betting Trends

Brigham Young is 2-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

Brigham Young has an ATS record of 3-0-0 this season

Michigan Betting Trends

Michigan is 0-3-0 against the over/under so far this season

Michigan has an ATS record of 1-2-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Brigham Young

09/17/15 DB Garrett Juergens Collarbone out indefinitely
09/06/15 QB Taysom Hill Foot out for season
09/05/15 TE Colby Jorgensen Neck out for season
09/05/15 DL Travis Tuiloma Knee expected to miss 4-6 weeks
08/20/15 TE Steven Richards Knee out for season
08/15/15 LB Sione Takitaki Suspension out indefinitely
08/06/15 RB Jamaal Williams Personal out for season

Michigan

09/20/15 WR Brian Cole Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. BYU
09/20/15 DB Dymonte Thomas Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. BYU
09/20/15 FB Joe Kerridge Ankle injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. BYU
09/20/15 LB Mike McCray Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. BYU
09/20/15 TE Tyrone Wheatley Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. BYU
09/20/15 RB Wyatt Shallman Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. BYU
09/11/15 OL Logan Tuley-Tillman Dismissed dismissed from team
08/27/15 DT Bryan Mone Leg out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Michigan

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