The No. 9 Michigan Wolverines (0-0) host the Fresno State Bulldogs (0-0) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
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When is Michigan vs. Fresno State and when does it start?
This contest between the Wolverines and Bulldogs will happen on Saturday, August 31, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Michigan vs. Fresno State
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Michigan Stats & Insights
A year ago, the Wolverines finished 15-0 and won the National Championship. Offensively, they averaged 35.9 points per game (14th in the nation) while defensively conceding 10.4 (first).
Michigan ranked 69th in total offense this season (382.7 yards per game), but it played really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 382.7 yards allowed per game.
On defense, the Wolverines were a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards last season, ranking second-best by surrendering just 157.0 passing yards per game. They ranked 82nd on offense (213.7 passing yards per game).
On the defensive side of the ball, Michigan was a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards last season, ranking fourth-best by giving up only 90.0 rushing yards per game. It ranked 54th on offense (169.1 rushing yards per game).
The Wolverines forced 27 total turnovers (third in the FBS) last season and turned it over eight times (third in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +19, the best in college football.
Fresno State Stats & Insights
The Bulldogs went 9-4 in 2023 and won the New Mexico Bowl. They gave up 23.5 points per game (to rank 48th in college football) while scoring 30.5 per game (45th).
Fresno State totaled 387.8 yards per game on offense last season, which ranked it 64th in the FBS. On defense, it ranked 58th, surrendering 370.8 yards per game.
On offense, the Bulldogs were a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards last season, ranking 21st-best in the FBS by putting up 282.2 passing yards per game. They ranked 34th on defense (204.7 passing yards allowed per game).
Fresno State was a bottom-25 run offense last season, ranking 17th-worst with 105.5 rushing yards per contest. Defensively, it ranked 95th in the FBS (166.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
The Bulldogs forced 23 total turnovers (21st in the FBS) last season and turned it over 14 times (27th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +9, the 11th-best in college football.
Michigan Key Players (2023)
Last season, J.J. McCarthy recorded 2,991 yards (199.4 yards per game), a 72.3% completion percentage (240-of-332), 22 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He also added 202 rushing yards on 64 carries with three rushing touchdowns (averaging 13.5 yards per game).
Last year, Blake Corum racked up 1,245 rushing yards (83.0 yards per game) and 27 touchdowns.
Donovan Edwards churned out 497 yards on 119 carries (33.1 ypg), with five rushing touchdowns last season. He was also successful in the air, catching 30 passes for 249 yards (16.6 ypg).
In the previous season, Roman Wilson reeled in 48 catches for 789 yards (52.6 ypg). He also scored 12 touchdowns.
Colston Loveland also filled up his receiving stat line last year. He bagged 45 receptions for 649 yards and four touchdowns. He put up 43.3 receiving yards per game.
Cornelius Johnson reeled in 47 passes for 604 yards and one touchdown, putting up 40.3 yards per game last year.
Fresno State Key Players (2023)
Mikey Keene completed 67.1% of his passes to throw for 2,976 yards and 24 touchdowns last season.
Malik Sherrod racked up nine rushing touchdowns on 74.3 yards per game last season. Sherrod was also productive in the passing game, totaling 44 catches and one touchdown over the course of the year.
Elijah Gilliam ran for five rushing touchdowns on 397 yards a year ago.
Erik Brooks averaged 60.6 receiving yards and grabbed five receiving touchdowns over the course of the 2023 season.
Jalen Moss caught 55 passes last season on his way to 706 yards and six receiving touchdowns.
Jaelen Gill worked his way to six receiving touchdowns and 516 receiving yards (39.7 ypg) last season.
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