The Michigan Wolverines are coming off a win over the USC Trojans 27-24, and Minnesota is coming off a loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes 31-14.
Michigan Wolverines 3-1 (1-0 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers 2-2 (0-1 Big Ten)
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 12:00 p.m. EST
TV Channel: FOX
Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Line: Michigan -9.0 / O/U: 35.5
2024 Team Stats
Michigan:
2024 Offense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards: 327.5 (16)
Passing Yards: 122.8 (18)
Rushing Yards: 204.8 (6)
2024 Defense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 323.0 (15)
Passing Yards Allowed: 246.5 (16)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 76.5 (4)
2024 Points Scored: 24.3 (15)
2024 Points Allowed: 20.8 (15)
2024 Ranking: 12
Minnesota:
2024 Offense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards: 335.0 (15)
Passing Yards: 217.8 (12)
Rushing Yards: 117.3 (17)
2024 Defense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 223.3 (3)
Passing Yards Allowed: 99.5 (1)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 123.8 (13)
2024 Points Scored: 26.5 (12)
2024 Points Allowed: 12.5 (4)
2024 Ranking: 76
Series History/All-Time Records
All-time head-to-head record: Michigan leads 77-25-3
Current streak: Michigan has won four straight
Last Michigan win: 10/7/2023 (52-10)
Last Minnesota win: 9/27/2014 (30-14)
2024 Player Stats
Michigan
Passing: Davis Warren – 48-72, 444 yards, 2-6 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Kalel Mullings – 53 ATT, 429 YDS, 4 TD
Receiving: Colston Loveland – 19 REC, 187 YDS, 1 TD
Tackles: Ernest Hausmann – 19 (11-8)
Sacks: Josaiah Stewart – 4.0
Interceptions: Will Johnson – 2
Minnesota
Passing: Max Brosmer – 75-114, 836 YDS, 5-3 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Darius Taylor – 35 ATT, 222 YDS, 3 TD
Receiving: Daniel Jackson – 21 REC, 268 YDS, 0 TD
Tackles: Maverick Baranowski – 27 (7-20)
Sacks: Danny Stiggow – 1.5
Interceptions: Kerry Brown – 2
Michigan Players To Watch:
Offense: Running Back – Kalel Mullings – Senior
Mullings has taken control of the Michigan backfield as he averages 107.3 yards per game as well as a touchdown a game, he will face a Minnesota defense that ranks 13th in the Big Ten and should have no problem dominating the game on the ground.
Defense: Linebacker – Ernest Hausmann – Junior
Hausmann leads the team in tackles and facing a mediocre Minnesota offense should have no problem keeping them contained as he’s been a big part of why the Michigan defense ranks fourth in the Big Ten against the run.
Bottom Line: Michigan Looks To Extend Big Ten Win-Streak
The Wolverines continued their Big Ten winning streak which has now reached 23 straight, which that last loss came against Michigan State in 2021. Things will get a bit tougher after this week as they head to the West Coast for a rematch of the National Championship which will be a conference game for the first time ever. Michigan should dominate this game on the ground and if they go up big early they should let Alex Orji throw a little bit and see if he can get a rhythm going that can be something to establish for the remainder of the season.
