- Matchup: Oklahoma Sooners vs Michigan Wolverines
- Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Line: Wolverines (+5.5)
- Combined Total: 43.5
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This upcoming showdown at Michigan Stadium features the Michigan Wolverines (1-0) hosting the Oklahoma Sooners (1-0) on Saturday, September 12, 2026. As the match approaches, Oklahoma is favored by 5.5 points, with the total set at 43.5.
The Sooners come into this encounter holding a 1-0 record for the season. In their last outing, Oklahoma decisively beat the UTEP Miners with a score of 51-0. They executed 58 plays, amassing a total of 401 yards. Oklahoma’s ground game was proficient, rushing the ball 39 times for 170 yards, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. On defense, they allowed 112 rushing yards on 38 attempts, averaging 2.9 yards per rush. The Sooners’ pass defense conceded 10 completions on 18 attempts for a total of 86 yards, resulting in a completion rate of 55.6%.
This season, the Sooners have accumulated 401 total yards. Scoring-wise, Oklahoma has recorded 3 touchdowns through the air and 2 on the ground, with one turnover this season. They have achieved 18 first downs on offense but have incurred 3 penalties for a total of 30 yards. As a team, they are averaging 170.0 rushing yards per game, ranking them 63rd in the nation. Overall, the Sooners have managed to score an impressive average of 51.0 points per game.
In terms of defense, Oklahoma has only allowed 86 passing yards, positioning them 12th in the national rankings. They are permitting 86.0 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 55.6%. Overall, their average yards allowed is 198.0 per game, ranking them 30th nationally. Notably, they have not allowed any touchdown receptions or rushing touchdowns. The Sooners have limited their opponents to an average of just 2.9 yards per rush and 112.0 rushing yards per game, having conceded a total of 112 yards on the ground in their opening match. Oklahoma ranks 4th in Division 1 for opponent scoring, allowing 0.0 points per game.
The Wolverines also enter this matchup with a 1-0 record. Their previous game concluded with a narrow victory over the Western Michigan Broncos, 13-12. Michigan’s rushing game averaged 4.2 yards per carry, accumulating 106 yards on 25 attempts. Overall, the Wolverines acquired 276 offensive yards across 48 plays, averaging 5.8 yards per play. Defensively, Michigan’s pass defense faced challenges, allowing a 71.4% completion rate with 89 yards yielded on 15 of 21 attempts. On the ground, they allowed 132 yards on 46 carries, averaging 2.9 yards per rush.
Scoring-wise, the Wolverines sit at 117th in Division 1 with just an average of 13.0 points per game. Their offensive output stands at 276 yards per game, placing them 119th nationally. Penalty-wise, the Wolverines have accumulated 80 yards from 9 infractions, improving them to 40th in Division 1 for discipline. They have committed one interception and two fumbles while achieving 12 first downs. Up to this point in the season, Michigan has passed for 170 yards and rushed for an average of 106.0 yards per game.
On the defensive side, Michigan has allowed a total of 132 rushing yards with no rushing touchdowns. Similarly, they have not conceded any passing touchdowns, yielding an average of 89.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 15th in college football. The Wolverines have yet to recover any fumbles or intercept any passes so far this season. With 67 defensive plays, Michigan ranks 80th in Division 1. Allowing an average of 12.0 points per game, they find themselves in the 47th spot in the national rankings.
Who will prevail in tonight’s Sooners vs. Wolverines face-off against the spread?
Pick: Go with the Sooners -5.5
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