Here are some things the Wolverines must do to keep the Bulldogs from pulling off the upset.
Michigan will open up the 2024 season at home on Saturday night against Fresno State. It will be the first matchup between the two teams and it will happen under the lights. NBC will air the game starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Fresno State has a good enough running back in Malik Sherrod who rushed for 966 yards last season, but the identity of Fresno State is passing the football. Mikey Keene, a UCF transfer, started for the Bulldogs last season. While he was a little inconsistent throwing 10 interceptions, he also threw for 2,976 yards and 24 touchdowns in 12 games for the pass-heavy Bulldogs. Fresno State had the 21st-ranked passing offense a season ago after it averaged 282.2 yards per game.
If Michigan can control the Fresno State passing attack, get some pressure on Keene, the Wolverines should easily be able to control the tempo and game on Saturday night.Nov 11, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards runs the ball against Penn State Nittany Lions Kevin Winston Jr. during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Michigan won 24-15.
It's a good start for Edwards and his counterpart Kalel Mullings. Fresno State was the 97th-ranked rushing defense last year after allowing 166.1 yards per game on the ground. The Bulldogs' defense had just a 62.8 PFF grade and was ranked 115th in the country. Even though Michigan lost its entire starting offensive line from last season, the Wolverines are confident in what they have on the O-line.
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