Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-0) vs. Michigan Wolverines (1-1)
September 14, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan Wolverines -22.5; Over/Under: 48.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Michigan vs. Arkansas State prediction for this College Football Week 3 game on Saturday, September 14th, at Michigan Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Michigan Cavaliers vs Arkansas State Red Wolves pick.
How Does Michigan Bounce Back?
Michigan really believed they had a team that could compete for a title but after the last game, maybe expectations needed to be changed. Michigan opened up the season with a 30-10 victory over Fresno State, but in the last game, they didn’t play as well. Michigan only scored 12 points against Texas while the defense gave up 31 points. The defense had no answer for Quinn Ewers and that led to the defeat.
Davis Warren also wasn’t good enough under center and he completed 22 of his 33 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Donovan Edwards is probably the best offensive player and he’s coming out of the backfield, but they need others to step up. Warren is going to need to be better if they want to find success.
Arkansas State Looks for Third Win
Arkansas State has played well to start the season winning each of its first two games. In the first game against Central Arkansas, Arkansas State was able to secure a 34-31 victory and in the last game against Tulsa, they were able to secure a 28-24 victory. It was a big third quarter where they scored 21 points and that was the difference.
Jaylen Reynor completed 21 of his 32 passes for 255 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The defense wasn’t great in the last game, and if they want any chance in this game the defense is going to need to be better. If the defense struggles, this is going to be a very long game. They also can’t get out to a slow start like they did in the last game. A slow start would probably end up dooming this team.
Michigan vs Arkansas State Prediction
Michigan is going to have to make the statements against the lower-level teams, but they aren’t going to be making the same statements against good teams. Michigan’s offense is going to have a strong game, and Arkansas State is going to have no answer. Arkansas State’s offense isn’t going to be as good as they were the first couple of weeks and it will be Michigan that ends up coming out on top in this game. Michigan is going to win this game in blowout fashion. Back Michigan against the spread.
