Eastern Michigan vs Minnesota Picks and Prediction – 9/9/2023

The Eastern Michigan Eagles will carry an undefeated record up north Saturday against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. EMU comes into Week 2 running hot on a 5 game win streak going back to last year following their ten point win over Howard in week one. For other team Plays and Previews see our College Football Picks. Defensively Eastern Michigan did just enough allowing 23 points on 398 yards after holding Howard to a 20% conversion rate on 4th down. The Eastern Michigan offense was the better unit scoring 33 points after 30 in the first half on nearly 300 total yards.

Quarterback Austin Smith leads Eastern Michigan this season with 19 completions for 175 yards and one score. Samson Evans is the top ball carrier on the roster with 52 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries, while quarterback Austin Smith is second on the team with 27 yards on 4 carries. Tanner Knue leads the team with 73 yards and one touchdown on 8 receptions.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers come into week two still at home looking to stay undefeated. Minnesota pulled off a narrow 3 point victory over Nebraska to open the year following a last second field goal. Defensively Minnesota had some issues but locked in heavy allowing just ten points including only three in the fourth quarter on 295 total yards of offense. Offensively Minnesota found their way late accumulating 251 total yards and scored thirteen points including ten in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback.

Athan Kaliakmanis led the way for the Minnesota offense completing 24 passes for 196 yards and one score. Sean Tyler was the top ball carrier in the game with 41 yards on 10 carries. Daniel Jackson led all receivers in the game with 68 yards and one touchdown on 9 receptions, while Corey Crooms Jr. added 63 yards on 7 grabs.