Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 10/31/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Scarlet Knights (+13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

SHI Stadium is where the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-5) will attempt to defeat the Michigan Wolverines (4-3) on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Rutgers opens this matchup as 13.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 46.5.

The Michigan Wolverines come into this game with a record of 4-3 for this season. In their last matchup, the Wolverines went up against the Indiana Hoosiers and took a loss by a final of 13-6. The Michigan Wolverines ended up rushing 42 different times and recorded 57 yds, which came out to an average of 1.4 yds per attempt. In all, they ran 74 plays for 224 yds. Michigan gave up 8 pass completions on 18 tries for 81 yards, and a completion percentage of 44.4%. On the ground, the Wolverines conceded 131 yds on 35 attempts, which calculates to 3.7 yds per run allowed.

The Wolverines have earned 2,104 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Michigan has compiled 6 touchdowns via the pass and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 different times. Michigan has accounted for 116 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 47 penalties for 410 yds. As a team they average 134.7 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 101st in college football. Regarding scoring, the Michigan Wolverines hold an average of 20.3 points per contest.

The Wolverines are ranked 15th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 15.7 PPG. The opposition is running for 2.8 yards per run and 95.6 yards on the ground per contest for the season. During the season, they have allowed 669 running yards through 7 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Wolverines have conceded 1,082 yards which puts them in 7th in Division 1. They have relinquished 154.6 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 60.8%. During the season, they are granting 250.1 yards/game which has them ranked 3rd in D-1. They have granted 7 touchdowns via the pass and 3 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Scarlet Knights head into this matchup 2-5 this season. The last time they took the field, the Scarlet Knights went home defeated by a final of 42-14 when they played the Northwestern Wildcats. Rutgers conceded 41 rush attempts for 283 yards (6.9 yards per carry). The Scarlet Knights passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 76.0%, relinquishing 219 yards on 19 for 25 through the air. The Scarlet Knights finished the game with 344 yds and they ran 66 plays (5.2 yards per play). Rutgers ended up running for 6.3 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 244 yds on 39 attempts.

When discussing their ability to score points, the Scarlet Knights sit 69th in college football by tallying 28.7 points per contest. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights hold an average of 394.9 yards per game, which is good for 63rd in D-1. The Rutgers offense has accrued 207 yards of penalties on 28 infractions, which ranks 135th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 12 picks while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 148 first downs. For the year to this point, the Scarlet Knights have a total of 1,695 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 242.1 passing yards per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. They maintain an average of 152.7 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,069 yards in total.

Rutgers has allowed a total of 1,394 yards via the ground game (199.1 yards per game) in addition to 13 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have conceded 15 touchdowns through the air and 217.6 yards per game, which puts them in 82nd in D-1. This year, they have relinquished 233 points in total. They have totaled 2 fumbles and 5 picks for the year. The Scarlet Knights defense has taken the field for 433 plays, which is good for 23rd in college football. The Scarlet Knights are relinquishing 33.3 PPG, which has them sitting 128th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Wolverines/Scarlet Knights college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Scarlet Knights +13.5

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