Oregon vs Michigan Prediction, Odds & Picks – 11/2/2024

The number one team in college football will take the field in the Big Ten on Saturday in the Oregon vs Michigan matchup from Ann Arbor. Oregon has had no problems in their first season as a Big Ten team so far, but the Michigan defense will look to change that. Oregon enters this game as a 13.5-point favorite, with the total sitting at 47.5. Continue reading to get our college football picks for this big game in the Big Ten.

Oregon Looks to Stay at Number One

Going into Saturday’s play, the Oregon Ducks are the number-one team in college football, sporting an overall record of 8-0 and a 5-0 mark in the Big Ten. The Ducks have followed up their dramatic win over Ohio State with wins over Purdue and Illinois, which have come by a combined margin of 73-9. Here, the Ducks defense will look to put together another dominant performance against a Michigan offense that lacks a consistent passing game, but is more than capable of hurting anyone with their rushing attack.

Can Michigan Offense Keep Up With Oregon?

Michigan is 5-3 overall this season and 3-2 in the Big Ten. They beat rivals Michigan State by a touchdown this past week, with quarterback Davis Warren breaking 100 passing yards, a feat that has not been easy for Michigan quarterbacks this year. The recipe for success for Michigan in this game will be to run the ball and play defense, as has been the norm for them all season long. But whether that will be enough for them to keep up with Oregon is another question entirely.

Oregon vs Michigan Pick & Prediction

Our best bet for Oregon vs Michigan is for the Oregon Ducks to cover the spread as just under a two-touchdown favorite on the road. Oregon continues to look more impressive as the weeks go by, and their ability to create separation in recent weeks while clamping down on their opponents defensively has been truly impressive. Look for the top team in college football to prove themselves as such again this week at the expense of a Michigan team still searching for answers on offense.

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