The Michigan Wolverines will take on the number one team in the country this weekend, they are coming off a win over the Michigan State Spartans 24-17, and Oregon is coming off a win over Illinois 38-9.
Michigan Wolverines 5-3 (3-2 Big Ten) vs. Oregon Ducks 8-0 (5-0 Big Ten)
Date: Saturday, November 2
Time: 3:30 p.m. EST
TV Channel: CBS
Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Line: Oregon -14.5 / O/U: 44.5
2024 Team Stats
Michigan:
2024 Offense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards: 303.1 (16)
Passing Yards: 130.5 (18)
Rushing Yards: 172.6 (7)
2024 Defense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 329.5 (11)
Passing Yards Allowed: 228.5 (13)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 101.0 (6)
2024 Points Scored: 21.5 (14)
2024 Points Allowed: 21.5 (12)
2024 Ranking: NR
Oregon:
2024 Offense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards: 467.1 (3)
Passing Yards: 300.0 (2)
Rushing Yards: 167.1 (8)
2024 Defense (Big Ten Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 297.3 (6)
Passing Yards Allowed: 173.8 (5)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 123.5 (11)
2024 Points Scored: 35.0 (3)
2024 Points Allowed: 15.6 (4)
2024 Ranking: 1
Series History/All-Time Records
All-time head-to-head record: Michigan leads 3-2-0
Current streak: Oregon has won two straight
Last Michigan win: 10/6/1973 (24-0)
Last Oregon win: 9/8/2007 (39-7)
2024 Player Stats
Michigan
Passing: Davis Warren – 61-91, 567 yards, 3-6 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Kalel Mullings – 123 ATT, 694 YDS, 7 TD
Receiving: Colston Loveland – 42 REC, 411 YDS, 4 TD
Tackles: Ernest Hausmann – 56 (37-19)
Sacks: Josaiah Stewart – 6.5
Interceptions: Will Johnson – 2
Oregon
Passing: Dillon Gabriel – 192-252, 2371 YDS, 18-5 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Jordan James – 136 ATT, 800 YDS, 8 TD
Receiving: Tez Johnson – 63 REC, 638 YDS, 8 TD
Tackles: Bryce Boettcher – 46 (24-22)
Sacks: Matayo Uiagalelei – 5.5
Interceptions: Tysheem Johnson – 2
Michigan Players To Watch:
Offense: Running Back – Kalel Mullings – Senior
Oregon comes in as the 11th-ranked rush defense in the Big Ten, ironically that’s one of the strengths of this Michigan offense and Mullings is a big reason why. He averages 86.8 yards per game on 15.4 carries a game. He has struggled as of late averaging 51.3 yards per game in the last three, he had 18 yards against Michigan State. The Wolverines will need their running back to have a big game if they want to upset the number-one team in the country.
Defense: Defensive Back – Will Johnson – Junior
The Wolverines have been without Johnson for the last two games, and they will need him in a big way this weekend as they face Tez Johnson who averages 7.9 catches per game for 79.8 yards; he averages 10.1 yards per catch. Johnson is the star of this defense and if he plays he can potentially slow down Dillon Gabriel’s favorite target in the passing game.
Bottom Line: Upset
The Wolverines have not had the ideal season following winning the National Championship but with two big games left on the schedule, three if you count Indiana they can have a nice end to this disappointing season. A win on Saturday would also make Michigan bowl-eligible, while the likelihood of reaching to College Football Playoff is all but gone, beating Oregon this weekend and even Ohio State at the end of the season can be statements made for next season. This game won’t be easy but if the Wolverines’ defense steps up and the run game returns to form it can be done.
