It’s finally here, Week 1 of the College Football season and we will offer our Colorado State. vs. Michigan predictions for both of these teams’ first game of the season.
The Wolverines are trying an unusual way to find their starting quarterback for the rest of the season. They will test this out in the first game against Mountain West opponent Colorado State in Ann Arbor.
We’ll talk about the quarterback situation and how it will impact this game.
Michigan vs. Colorado State Predictions
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Michigan vs. Colorado State Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado St. | +30.5 | +1800 | O 61.5 (-110) |
| @ Michigan | -30.5 | -10000 | U 61.5 (-110) |
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 3
- Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Michigan Stadium
- TV: ABC
Michigan vs. Colorado State Trends
Let’s take a look at some relevant betting trends for Colorado State. vs. Michigan:
- The over is 4-1 in Colorado State’s last five games on Saturdays.
- Colorado State is 4-6 ATS as an underdog in their last ten games
- Michigan is 10-6 ATS in the last 16 games at home
- According to DraftKings (as of Wed. afternoon), 82% of betting tickets and 83% of money is on Michigan ATS.
- 58% of tickets and 90% of the money are on the Over.
No Starting Quarterback Will Be Named Till Week 3
The Wolverines have an interesting storyline heading into this week. As of now, they have not named a starting quarterback, sort of. Head Jim Harbaugh announced that both Cade McNamara and J.J. McCarthy will each start one game over the next two weeks and then name a permanent starter for Week 3. McNamara will start in this game.
Cade McNamara will more than likely be the starting quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines.
And I’m honestly kind of intrigued.
pic.twitter.com/ILNHRxbRIY— 〽️att Hartwell (@MaizeCrusader) August 25, 2022
I can’t recall the last time a springtime quarterback competition was settled this way, but at least it gives both quarterbacks a chance to prove themselves in a real game situation.
Jay Norvell’s Debut For The Rams
A brand new era starts for Colorado State as the Rams stole Jay Norvell from Moutain West rival Nevada. Norvell brought several key players, including starting quarterback Clay Millen, receivers Tory Horton, Melquan Stovall, safety Angel King, and right guard Gray Davis.
Jay Norvell, CSU players lead kids out of the tunnel for youth clinic following spring game pic.twitter.com/aWNbxytgxH
— Kevin Lytle (@Kevin_Lytle) April 23, 2022
Millen is a redshirt sophomore who attempted two passes as Carson Strong’s backup last year, and it’ll be a tall order to have to take on the Michigan defense in the big house. While he will have a solid offensive line with players with a lot of starting experience, most of them were plucked from the transfer portal, and they’ve yet to play a game together.
Michigan vs. Colorado State Predictions
It’s not going to matter who’s behind center for Michigan, they still have one of the better offensive lines in the country. The Wolverines will win in the trenches, springing RB Blake Corum to run freely and McNamara to make plays when he needs to.
The Rams overall were a bad football team last year, finishing 98th in points score (23.7) and 83rd in points allowed (28.3). While Norvell will make them into a better team down the road, the Rams will experience some growing pains along the way. Especially in the first game against a playoff team from last season.
It’s a big spread, but Michigan should not have a problem covering it.
Pick: Michigan -30.5 | -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook