Fresno State Bulldogs vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 8/31/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Fresno State Bulldogs vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: NBC

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (-21)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The Fresno State Bulldogs (9-4 last year) are headed to Michigan Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024 where they will take on the Michigan Wolverines (14-0 last season). Michigan opens this contest as 21.0-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 45.5.

The Fresno State Bulldogs finished the season having a 9-4 mark. In their last contest, the Bulldogs stepped onto the field against the New Mexico State Aggies and went home with a win by a final score of 37-10. The Fresno State Bulldogs ended up rushing 25 different times and compiled 120 yards, which earned them an average of 4.8 yds per carry. In all, they tallied 65 plays which totaled 500 yards. Fresno State conceded 11 completions on 25 attempts for a total of 58 yds, and a completion percentage of 44.0%. Against the run, the Bulldogs conceded 142 yards on 35 attempts, which is an average of 4.1 yards per run surrendered.

The Bulldogs racked up 5,041 total yards for the prior campaign. Fresno State earned 29 touchdowns via the pass and 16 rushing touchdowns. They turned the football over 14 different times. Fresno State accrued 276 1st downs as an offense, and they were flagged for 59 penalties for 523 yards. As a unit they averaged 105.5 yards rushing, ranking this team 118th in the country. When talking about scoring, the Fresno State Bulldogs held an average of 30.5 points per game.

When talking about passing yards, the Bulldogs conceded 2,661 yds which had them sitting in 38th in Division 1. Over the course of their 13 games, they surrendered 204.7 yards per game through the air in addition to relinquishing a completion percentage of 55.7%. They granted 370.8 yards/contest which had them sitting 58th in college football. They allowed 20 passing touchdowns and 16 touchdowns on the ground. They allowed 4.3 yards per rushing attempt and 166.2 rushing yards per game last season. During the campaign, they allowed 2,161 yards on the ground in 13 games. The Bulldogs ranked 48th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 23.5 PPG.

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The Wolverines wrapped up their season holding a 14-0 record. In their last game, the Wolverines went home victorious with a score of 34-13 when they played the Washington Huskies. Michigan relinquished 20 rushing attempts for 46 yds (2.3 yards per rush). The Wolverines passing defense allowed a completion rate of 52.9%, relinquishing 255 yds on 27 for 51 passing. The Wolverines finished the contest with a total of 443 yds on 57 plays (7.8 yards per play). Michigan rushed the ball for 8.0 yards per carry, finishing with 303 yards on 38 carries.

When looking at their ability to score points, the Wolverines ranked 14th in the country with an average of 36.0 points per contest. The Michigan Wolverines averaged 378.4 yards per game, which was good for 72nd in the nation. The Michigan offense compiled 367 yards of penalties on 41 infractions, which was good for 131st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They threw 6 picks while conceding 3 fumbles and they earned 281 first downs. Last year, the Wolverines had a total of 3,065 passing yards as well as an average of 218.9 passing yards per outing, ranking them 73rd in D-1. They had an average of 159.5 yards per game via the ground game and toted the ball for 2,233 yards for last year.

The Wolverines surrendered 10.2 points per game, which had them sitting 1st in Division 1. Michigan gave up a total of 1,303 yards via the ground game (93.1 yards per game) and 8 touchdowns rushing last season. Over the course of the season, they surrendered 143 total points. They allowed 7 touchdowns via the pass and 150.0 yards/outing, which had them in 2nd in the country. The Wolverines defense took the field for 794 plays, which had them ranked 27th in the nation. They earned 8 fumbles recovered and 15 interceptions for the previous season.

Who will win tonight's Bulldogs/Wolverines college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Wolverines -21.0

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