- Matchup: Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines
- Event Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
- Broadcast: Peacock
- Point Spread: Wolverines favored by 13.5 points
- Total Score Over-Under: 38.5
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This Saturday, November 7, 2026, Michigan Stadium is set to host the clash between the Michigan Wolverines (5-3) and the Michigan State Spartans (2-6). The Spartans enter the game as underdogs by 13.5 points, with an overall total of 38.5 points on the line.
Currently, the Michigan State Spartans hold a 2-6 record this season. Their last game was against the UCLA Bruins, where they faced a 28-10 defeat. During that matchup, the Spartans attempted to run the ball 29 times but managed only 47 yards, averaging just 1.6 yards per carry. They accumulated 156 yards over 54 plays. In the passing game, Michigan State completed 18 of 31 attempts for a total of 198 yards, translating to a completion rate of 58.1%. Defensively, the Spartans allowed 245 rushing yards on 48 carries, which averages out to 5.1 yards per carry.
This season, the Spartans have amassed a total of 2,331 yards. In terms of scoring, they have registered 8 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns, while turning the ball over 11 times. Their offense has secured 147 first downs and been penalized 37 times for 333 yards. Michigan State averages 110.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 122nd in Division 1. Currently, they are scoring an average of 19.9 points per game.
Defensively, the Spartans rank 86th nationally in points allowed, giving up 25.8 points per game. They allow 4.2 yards per rushing attempt, conceding an average of 153.8 rushing yards per game. Overall, they have permitted 1,230 rushing yards across 8 games. In the passing game, the Spartans have surrendered 1,611 yards, placing them 46th in the country with an average of 201.4 passing yards allowed per game and a completion rate of 61.3%. On average, they have conceded 355.1 yards per game, ranking 64th in college football. To date, they have allowed 11 touchdowns through the air and 14 on the ground.
On the other side, the Wolverines bring a 5-3 record to this contest. Their last outing resulted in a 28-21 victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. In that game, Michigan amassed 427 total yards over 72 plays, averaging 5.9 yards per play. The rushing attack averaged 3.6 yards per carry, finishing the game with 161 yards on 45 attempts. In terms of defense, they allowed 126 rushing yards on 26 attempts (4.8 yards per carry) and held their opponents to a completion rate of 25.0%, giving up just 123 yards through the air on 3 out of 12 attempts.
In terms of offensive performance, the Wolverines rank 114th nationally, averaging 21.3 points per game. They total an average of 316.4 yards per game, putting them 128th in the country. Michigan’s offense has incurred 500 yards in penalties over 54 fouls, ranking 66th in Division 1 for penalties. They have thrown 7 interceptions and lost 6 fumbles, tallying 139 first downs so far. On the season, the Wolverines have amassed 1,427 passing yards, averaging 178.4 passing yards per game, 120th in Division 1. Their rushing game averages 138.0 yards per game, with a total of 1,104 yards this year.
Defensively, Michigan allows an average of 16.4 points per game, ranking them 18th in college football. They have given up 795 rushing yards this season (99.4 yards per game) along with 4 rushing touchdowns. In the air, they have allowed 8 passing touchdowns and 150.6 yards per game, placing them 5th in Division 1 for passing defense. Their defense has been on the field for 465 plays, ranking 5th overall in Division 1. They have forced 2 fumbles and 7 interceptions this year, yielding a total of 131 points.
Who will emerge victorious in this showdown between Spartans and Wolverines?
Expert Pick: Wolverines -13.5
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