Minnesota vs Michigan Picks and Prediction – 9/28/2024

The Minnesota Golden Gophers visit Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday to play the No. 9 ranked Michigan Wolverines. Minnesota dropped to 2-2 overall and 0-1 in Big Ten play following its 31-14 loss to Iowa on Saturday. Minnesota was held to 288 yards of total offense and committed to turnovers, allowing Iowa to gain 334 yards of total offense. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our college football predictions.

Minnesota quarterback Max Brosner has thrown for 836 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions. The leading rusher is Darius Taylor with 222 yards and three touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Daniel Jackson with 268 yards. Linebacker Maverick Baranowski is the leading tackler with 24. Minnesota’s defense has made eight quarterback sacks and intercepted seven passes. 

The Michigan Wolverines improved to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in Big Ten play following a 27-24 victory over USC on Saturday. Michigan running back Kalel Mullings scored the winning touchdown with 37 seconds left to play. Michigan gained 322 yards of total offense but committed two turnovers while allowing USC 379 yards of total offense and forced two Trojans’ turnovers. 

Michigan quarterback Davis Warren has thrown for 444 yards with two touchdowns and six interceptions while being sacked four times. Kalel Mullings is the leading rusher with 270 yards and two touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Colston Loveland with 187 yards and one touchdown reception. Linebacker Ernest Hausmann is the leading tackler for Michigan with 14. The Wolverines’ defense has made four quarterback sacks and three interceptions.

Michigan is coming off a big victory over USC and will use that momentum at home to win on Saturday when hosting Minnesota. Michigan has covered the number in 10 of its last 15, while Minnesota has failed to cover the nut in nine of its last 11. Michigan is holding opponents to an average of 20.8 points and 323 yards per game. Michigan’s offense will be too much for the Golden Gophers' defense to contain. Final Score Prediction, Michigan Wolverines win and cover ATS 27-10.