The Michigan Wolverines are coming off a loss to the Texas Longhorns last Saturday 31-12. Arkansas State picked up a 28-24 win over Tulsa.
Michigan Wolverines 1-1 (0-0 Big Ten) vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves 2-0 (0-0 Sun Belt)
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 12:00 p.m. EST
TV Channel: BTN
Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Line: Wolverines -24.0 / O/U: 45.5
2024 Team Stats
Michigan:
2024 Offense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards: 276.5 (18)
Passing Yards: 162.5 (18)
Rushing Yards: 114.0 (15)
2024 Defense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 316.5 (17)
Passing Yards Allowed: 240.5 (17)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 76.0 (7)
2024 Points Scored: 21.0 (16)
2024 Points Allowed: 20.5 (17)
2024 Ranking: 17
Arkansas State:
2024 Offense (Sun Belt Rank) —
Total Yards: 426.5 (6)
Passing Yards: 286.0 (3)
Rushing Yards: 140.5 (10)
2024 Defense (Sun Belt Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 397.0 (10)
Passing Yards Allowed: 198.0 (7)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 199.0 (11)
2024 Points Scored: 31.0 (5)
2024 Points Allowed: 27.5 (9)
2024 Ranking: 56
Series History/All-Time Records
All-time head-to-head record: N/A 0-0-0
Current streak: First Ever Matchup Michigan has won two straight
Last Michigan win: N/A 2022 (31-10)
Last Fresno State win: N/A (38-21)
2024 Player Stats
Michigan
Passing: Davis Warren – 37-58, 322 yards, 2-3 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Kalel Mullings – 21 ATT, 117 YDS, 0 TD
Receiving: Colston Loveland – 16 REC, 157 YDS, 1 TD
Tackles: Makari Paige – 11 (5-6)
Sacks: Josaiah Stewart – 2.0
Interceptions: Will Johnson – 1
Arkansas State
Passing: Jaylen Raynor – 45-79, 572 YDS, 3-2 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Jaylen Raynor – 34 ATT, 122 YDS, 2 TD
Receiving: Corey Rucker – 13 REC, 239 YDS, 2 TD
Tackles: Charles Willekes – 17 (2-15)
Sacks: Jayden Jones – 1
Interceptions: Trevian Thomas – 1
Michigan Players To Watch:
Offense: Running Back – Donovan Edwards – Senior
This week needs to be Donovan Edwards coming out party for the 2024 season, through the first two weeks of the season he is averaging 3.6 yards a carry and 34 yards a game, which won’t suffice for a player that many expected to be a superstar this season with him owning the backfield, now he’s splitting carries with Kalel Mullings whose had a good start to the season but look for Edwards to make his statement on Saturday afternoon.
Defense: Defensive Back – Makari Paige – Senior
Paige was named a captain for this season, and he’s taken that in stride as he’s been all over the field to start the season, he faces the Red Wolves offense that throws for 198 yards a game. Look for him to slow Corey Rucker and lead Michigan back to the win column.
Bottom Line: Michigan looks to get back in the win column
Michigan has a tough one next weekend and they need to take advantage against Arkansas State especially figure things out on offense even if that means potentially turning to Jack Tuttle or maybe throwing the ball with Alex Orji, every time he comes out a defense expects a run, Michigan should keep defenses on their toes and allow him to through it. Regardless they need to get back on track and get things clicking before USC comes to Ann Arbor next weekend.
