UTEP Miners vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTEP Miners vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (-35.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

Michigan Stadium is where the Michigan Wolverines (2-0) will play the UTEP Miners (1-1) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. UTEP opens this game as 35.5-point underdogs. The total comes in at 48.5.

The UTEP Miners come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this year. In their last contest, the Miners played against the Texas Southern Tigers and took home the win by a score of 51-10. When all was said and done, they tallied 54 plays which totaled 491 yds. The UTEP Miners ran the football 33 different times and compiled 252 yds, which had them averaging 7.6 yards per tote. On the ground, the Miners gave up 112 yds on 40 attempts, which is 2.8 yards per run surrendered. UTEP gave up 13 pass completions on 22 tries for a total of 99 yds, and a completion rate of 59.1%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the UTEP Miners are sitting at 25.5 points per game. As a team they're holding an average of 182.0 yards on the ground which is 59th in the country. The Miners have earned 689 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, UTEP has totaled 4 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. UTEP has accrued 31 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 8 penalties for 81 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 times.

The Miners are sitting in 118th in college football when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 30.5 points per contest. They are giving up 3.6 yards per attempt on the ground and 141.0 yards on the ground per game this season. During the season, they have allowed 282 rushing yards through 2 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Miners have given up 330 yards which has them ranked 41st in D-1. They are giving up 165.0 yards per contest through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 61.0%. For the season, they are giving up 306.0 yards per game which has them sitting 60th in college football. They have yielded 3 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Wolverines step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this season. In their last game, the Wolverines got the win with a final of 17-10 against the Oklahoma Sooners. The Wolverines finished the game with 263 yards while running 58 plays (4.5 yards per play). Michigan ran for 3.7 yds per carry, totaling 152 yds on 41 attempts. Michigan relinquished 29 rushing attempts for 100 yds (3.4 yds per carry). The Wolverines pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 51.5%, relinquishing 189 yds on 17 out of 33 passing.

The Michigan Wolverines hold an average of 269.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 131st in the country. The Michigan offense has compiled 170 penalty yards on 20 violations, which is 10th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have an average of 129.0 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 258 yards for the year. They have given away 1 interception while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 26 1st downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Wolverines are ranking 133rd in the nation holding an average of 15.0 points per outing. For the season to this point, the Wolverines have thrown for a total of 281 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 140.5 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 127th in the nation.

Michigan has allowed a total of 232 yards via the ground game (116.0 yards per game) as well as 0 touchdown via the rush for the campaign. They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 139.0 yards per game, which puts them in 22nd in college football. They have 1 fumble and 1 pick on the season. The Wolverines defense has taken the field for 129 plays, which ranks 66th in Division 1. The Wolverines are giving up 11.0 points per contest, which has them sitting 19th in D-1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Wolverines -35.5

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