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Michigan football’s next challenge is today against Arkansas State of the Sun Belt Conference.
The No. 16 Wolverines entered Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor as three-touchdown favorites when the game began.
Michigan will need to put in a strong performance in a top-10 matchup after a week of criticism following a humiliating 31-12 loss to Texas.
Michigan’s injury report is relatively clean, although starting receiver Tyler Morris is questionable and freshman returner Jordan Marshall is out.
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Follow Michigan vs. Arkansas State today, including scoring updates and highlights from the matchup at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
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After Michigan’s defense forced a three-and-out, Wolverines quarterback Davis Warren threw a rash and inaccurate pass down the right sideline that was easily intercepted by redshirt senior linebacker Charles Willekes. You might have noticed the last name: Willekes’ older brother Kenny was a standout defensive end at Michigan State. Charles was a star at Rockford High School in Michigan.
Mullings broke free of right tackle and scored a 30-yard touchdown, his first of the season. On the second and fourth attempts, Mullings fought through a missed tackle, just passed the line of scrimmage on a counter run and was then free.
Michigan converted three third downs during the drive, including a Davis Warren pass on third-and-6 for 13 yards to top pass catcher Colston Loveland to the Arkansas State 36-yard line. The throw was made behind the athletic tight end, who had plenty of space in front of him.
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Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor converted several third down attempts, including a pass on 3rd and 15 after a scrum to the right sideline, but the Wolverines forced a decision on fourth and 1 at the 24-yard line. Arkansas State attempted a 41-yard field goal, but Clune Van Andel’s kick hit the right upright and was no good.
Van Andel is the Red Wolves’ kicker after former starter Dominic Zvada transferred to Michigan, where he has been the most reliable offensive player over the past two weeks. Zvada, a junior, has a perfect 5-of-5 field goal percentage, including three over 50 yards, and he has made 3-of-3 extra points.
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Michigan honored the late James Earl Jones with a video played in the Big House before kickoff. Jones, the famous voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader and one of the greatest actors of his generation, grew up in Michigan. He died Monday at the age of 93.
The Michigan Football Association today honors former high school athletic advisor Greg Harden with a “G” in a heart decal on the back of his helmet.
Harden died this week following surgery. He was 75 years old.
Dubbed Michigan’s “secret weapon” by CBS’ “60 Minutes” in 2014, Harden was credited with Tom Brady’s rise among many other athletes and personnel officials. Harden was a school employee for 34 years from 1986 to 2019, then took on an advisory role in the athletic department. He was praised for bringing mental toughness to the 2023 football team as scandals and investigations arose en route to the national championship.
“There is no one better than Greg Harden, and we as a Michigan family are devastated by this news,” UM athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement Friday.
“You have inspired me with your ability to love everyone and everything unconditionally,” former UM quarterback JJ McCarthy wrote in a lengthy social media post.
Michigan vs. Arkansas State today
- Date: Saturday, September 14th.
- Time: 12pm ET.
- Where: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
The Michigan vs. Arkansas State game begins at 12:00 p.m. at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
What channel is Michigan vs. Arkansas State on today?
- TV channels: Big Ten Network.
- Live stream: Fubo (free trial).
- Radio: WWJ-AM (950) in Detroit (radio station serving the entire state of Michigan).
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Weather update for Michigan vs. Arkansas State
The weather in Ann Arbor today is sunny with highs of 27 degrees in the afternoon. Wind speed around 11 km/h at kickoff.
Michigan vs. Arkansas State prediction, tips, odds
Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press: Arkansas State is expected to compete for the Sun Belt this year and can throw the ball. Michigan gets the perfect opponent to improve its running game – the Red Wolves’ defense is No. 114 in the nation, allowing 199 yards per game. This week, Michigan’s offense goes back to basics, with Kalel Mullings breaking the 100-yard mark with two scores. The selection: Michigan 30, Arkansas State 7.
BetMGM odds for Saturday:
- Spread: Michigan with 21½ points.
- Over/Under total: 47½.
- Money line: Michigan -2000, Arkansas State +1000.
The spread fell 23 points compared to Michigan at the end of the week.
Michigan Football Schedule 2024
- Week 1: August 31 against Fresno State (win, 30-10)
- Week 2: September 7: against Texas (N, 31-12)
- Week 3: September 14 vs. Arkansas State, 12pm, Big Ten Network
- Week 4: September 21 vs. USC, 3:30 p.m., CBS
- Week 5: September 28 against Minnesota, to be announced
- Week 6: Oct. 5 in Washington, date to be announced
- Week 7: October 12, bye
- Week 8: Oct. 19 in Illinois, date to be announced
- Week 9: Oct. 26 against Michigan State, to be announced
- Week 10: Nov. 2 vs. Oregon, to be announced
- Week 11: November 9 in Indiana, to be announced
- Week 12: 16 November, bye
- Week 13: November 23 against Northwestern, to be announced
- Week 14: November 30 at Ohio State, 12pm, Fox
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Arkansas State Football Schedule 2024
- Week 1: August 31 against Central Arkansas (win, 34-31)
- Week 2: September 7: against Tulsa (win, 28–24)
- Week 3: September 14 in Michigan, 12pm, Big Ten Network
- Week 4: September 21 at Iowa State
- Week 5: September 28, bye
- Week 6: Oct. 5 vs. South Alabama
- Week 7: October 12th at Texas State
- Week 8: October 19 at Southern Miss
- Week 9: October 26 against Troy
- Week 10: 2 Nov Bye
- Week 11: November 9th in Troy
- Week 12: November 16 at Georgia State
- Week 13: November 23 against UL Monroe
- Week 14: November 30th against Old Dominion
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