2024-09-15 01:55:02
Michigan’s football team has one final nonconference tune-up before beginning Big Ten play Sept. 21 against USC. Arkansas State visits Michigan Stadium at noon Saturday, and the Wolverines will be looking to bounce back after an ugly 31-12 loss to Texas last week.
This is the first meeting between the Wolverines and Red Wolves.
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What to Know
The Wolverines are coming off their first regular-season loss since October 2021 — a dismal performance against a high-powered Longhorns squad. They hadn’t lost at home in front of a crowd since 2019, but Saturday is a chance to get back on track against an Arkansas State team that is 0-10 all-time against Big Ten opponents.
The Red Wolves are 2-0 but needed late scores to beat Central Arkansas and Tulsa in their first two games. Michigan’s offense hasn’t displayed much explosiveness in its first two games and has been held under 300 yards in each, but Arkansas State’s defense could be more susceptible. Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore said this week he wants the team to get back to effectively running the football, and Saturday is a prime opportunity against a run defense that has allowed 199 yards per game.
Game Information
- Who: Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-0) at No. 17 Michigan Wolverines (1-1)
- When: Saturday, Sep. 14 at 12:01 p.m. ET
- Where: Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
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- Point spread: Michigan -22.5
How to Watch
TV Network: Big Ten Network
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In Case You Missed It
Must-reads before kickoff:
– Redshirt freshman’s fast rise from prep QB to Michigan starting receiver
– Michigan’s kicker will face his former team Saturday
– Michigan receivers go back to basics to combat early-season woes
– Leaders deliver blunt message as Michigan turns page after Texas loss
– Struggling Michigan offensive line ‘thinking (too) much’ in games
Saturday, Sept. 14
Alabama at Wisconsin, 12 p.m. (FOX)
Arkansas State at Michigan, 12 p.m. (BTN)
Central Michigan at Illinois, 12 p.m. (Peacock)
Oregon at Oregon State, 3:30 p.m. (FOX)
Notre Dame at Purdue, 3:30 p.m. (CBS)
Prairie View A&M at Michigan State, 3:30 p.m. (BTN)
Nevada at Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. (BTN)
Washington State at Washington, 3:30 p.m. (Peacock)
Troy at Iowa, 4 p.m. (FS1)
Northern Iowa at Nebraska, 7:30 p.m. (BTN)
Indiana at UCLA, 7:30 p.m. (NBC)
Eastern Illinois at Northwestern, 7:30 p.m. (BTN)
Maryland at Virginia, 8 p.m. (ACC Network)
- BETTING: Check out our guide to the best Michigan sportsbooks, where our team of sports betting experts has reviewed the experience, payout speed, parlay options and quality of odds for multiple sportsbooks. Our Michigan vs. Arkansas State betting preview breaks down which bets to target in the Wolverines’ matchup Saturday.
