The Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-2) look to get back on the winning side when they take on the 12th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (3-1) on Saturday, September 28 at 12:00 PM ET. The action will happen at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the Wolverines are favored with a point spread at -9.0 (-110).
The Golden Gophers had a 31-14 loss in their latest battle, which was against the Iowa State Hawkeyes. They started off great with a 14-7 lead at the half, but that quickly dissipated when they allowed the Hawkeyes to put up 17 points in the third without an answer.
Max Brosmer had a solid performance but there were some issues such as his two interceptions. He completed 22 of his 37 passes for 209 yards and had two touchdowns. Darius Taylor put up 34 yards in 10 carries, so their offense was not where it needed to be to contend.
The Golden Gophers allowed 334 yards and 19 first downs, while they could only get 288 yards and 15 first downs. If they would not have turned the ball over, this would have likely allowed them a shot to win.
Their offense is getting 27.3 points per game, and they allow 33.6 points from opponents in each battle. This spread will have to be much different if they want a shot to win.
The Wolverines have won their last two games heading into this matchup. Their most recent win was a 27-24 outing over the previously 11th-ranked USC Trojans.
They were able to find consistency in their scoring each quarter. Alex Orji completed just seven out of 12 passes for 32 yards. Kalel Mullings had 17 rushing attempts for 159 yards and two touchdowns.
The Wolverines had similar production on the offensive end as the Trojans. The biggest takeaway here is that the Wolverines used a heavy run game to get the job done.
Their offense has been averaging 24.3 points per game and is solid. On the other end, they are allowing their opponents to get 20.8 points a game. This does not offer a lot of room for errors but it has worked so far.
MyBookie has you covered for the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan Wolverines showdown, with college football betting odds revealing the Wolverines as nine-point favorites. Market trends suggest that the Wolverines have a 77.0 percent chance of winning.
The Wolverines were able to grind out their most event win, showing they can slow things down. They have had a tougher schedule in comparison to the Golden Gophers, and they bring a great opportunity here. Look for the Wolverines to cover.
