Texas Longhorns vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Longhorns vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

Michigan Stadium is the location where the Michigan Wolverines (1-0) will meet the Texas Longhorns (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Michigan opens this contest as 7.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 43.5.

The Texas Longhorns come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Longhorns took the field against the Colorado State Rams and walked away with a win by a score of 52-0. At the end of the game, they tallied 74 plays which gave them a total of 545 yards. The Texas Longhorns rushed the ball a total of 41 different times and amassed 190 yds, which earned them an average of 4.6 yards per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Longhorns gave up 118 yds on 32 tries, which is an average of 3.7 yds per rush surrendered. Texas relinquished 13 pass completions on 24 attempts for 74 yards, and a completion rate of 54.2%.

The Longhorns have attained 545 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring, Texas has earned 4 touchdowns via the pass and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 1 time. Texas has a total of 26 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 3 infractions for 25 yards. As a unit they have an average of 190.0 yards in the run game which ranks them 56th in the nation. When talking about scoring, the Texas Longhorns are sitting at 52.0 points per contest.

Concerning yards through the air, the Longhorns have conceded 74 yards which has them ranked 7th in the nation. They are allowing 74.0 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 54.2%. Overall, they are giving up 192.0 yards/game which ranks them 23rd in D-1. They have relinquished no TD's by air in addition to no TD's running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.7 yards per run and 118.0 rushing yards per contest this season. For the season, they have conceded 118 yards via the ground game in 1 outing. The Longhorns are sitting in 11th in Division 1 concerning their opponents scoring, giving up 0.0 points per game.

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The Wolverines head into this matchup 1-0 this season. When they last played, the Wolverines walked away with a victory by a final of 30-10 when they played the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Wolverines finished with a total of 269 yards while they ran 61 plays (4.4 yds per play). Michigan rushed for 4.4 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 148 yards on 34 carries. Michigan allowed 22 rush attempts for 9 yards (0.4 yards per carry). The Wolverines passing defense allowed a completion rate of 61.1%, relinquishing 235 yds on 22 out of 36 passing.

The Michigan Wolverines are averaging 269.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 111th in college football. The Michigan offense has accrued 70 yds of penalties on 5 violations, which has them sitting 81st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 148.0 yards per game. via the ground game. They have thrown 1 pick while losing no fumbles and they have recorded 18 first downs. When looking at the points being put on the board, the Wolverines currently rank 79th in the nation by tallying 30.0 points per outing. Over the course of the season thus far, the Wolverines have earned 121 yards via the pass, ranking them 120th in the country.

The Wolverines are conceding 10.0 PPG, ranking them 44th in Division 1. Michigan has surrendered a total of 9 yards rushing and no touchdowns on the ground so far this year. This season, they have conceded 10 pts. They have allowed the opposition 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 235.0 yards/outing, which has them in 99th in D-1. The Wolverines defense has participated in 58 plays, ranking them 31st in the nation. They have no fumbles recovered and 2 picks this year.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Longhorns -7.5

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