A clear difference was expected for this year’s Michigan football program. Due to an 8-5 record last year head coach Jim Harbaugh made big changes. Starting with a new offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. And getting more offensive input from new coaches brought in. Additionally, transfer quarterback Shea Patterson was supposed to fix that position once and for all. Above all a rock ribbed top five defense was already in place. As a result, the Wolverines were top betting on college football favorites. For this reason, last Saturday’s loss at Notre Dame was a cold slap in the face.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines
Date and Time: Saturday, September 8, 2018, noon ET
Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
College Football Betting Online Odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
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| Western Michigan | +28 (-110) | 56½ (-110) |  |
| Michigan | -28 (-110) | 56½ (-110) | |
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Western Michigan vs. Michigan TV Coverage: FS1
Michigan Wolverines
Against Notre Dame Michigan was a 2.5-point road chalk that quickly fell behind 21-3. Fashion the fact that Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly ambushed Harbaugh with a superior game plan. In fact, Harbaugh was rendered helpless with blank stares and no answers. Correspondingly Notre Dame earned a 24-17 Betting on college football win and cover. Although touted to be vastly improved the offensive line was dominated by the Irish. To show Michigan ran for just 58 yards on 33 carries. Notre Dame sacked Michigan three times and applied consistent pressure. What’s more Michigan scored just one offensive touchdown.
Jim Harbaugh
At the beginning of the Harbaugh era he was celebrated as a hero coming home to save his alma mater. Consistent with that was near universal adulation from fans. And little in the way of honest criticism or accountability. Commencing with all that was Harbaugh’s off the field antics. By contrast to other coaches he was catching attention for his tweeting. Also making head lines were sleep overs with recruits. Further were his traveling football clinics in Southeastern Conference Territory. Team trips to Europe and meetings with the Pope grabbed headlines. So too did celebrities at signing day.
Michigan’s Mishaps
It follows that all of the national media hype would potentially go out of control. At first it was seen as pure genius. Indeed, Harbaugh was celebrated for gaining the attention of five-star recruits. In fact, his recruiting classes were highly celebrated. Extending the vibe were generally successful seasons in his first two years. Then came last year’s collapse with three consecutive losses to end the season. Likewise, Michigan has now lost four games in a row. More emphatically that hasn’t happened since the despised Rich Rodriguez was head coach.
Stats to Consider
Such as things look bad now Western Michigan could provide an offshore betting respite. For one thing WMU’s defense was rendered helpless in last week’s 55-42 home loss to Syracuse. Most important of all is the fact that Western has failed to cover their last four trips to the Big House.
Matchup to Watch
Admittedly the betting on college football public is fading Michigan. Contrarily this may be an opportune time to jump on Michigan at an improved price. To sum up Michigan could be a case of buying low and selling high.
Western Michigan vs. Michigan Betting on College Football Picks
To conclude Michigan should be motivated to atone for last week. Simultaneously they should move the ball far more effectively against Western Michigan’s weak defense.
Western Michigan vs. Michigan Betting on College Football Pick: Michigan Wolverines
Western Michigan vs. Michigan Betting on College Football Score Prediction: Michigan 48, Western Michigan 17
Check out this week’s press conference with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh.