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October 17, 2026 β’ Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Penn State Nittany Lions (3-4) takes on Michigan Wolverines (4-2) at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor.
Penn State Nittany Lions
Visiting Side
Record
3-4
Michigan Wolverines
Home Side
Record
4-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PEN
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 18 |
|
MIC
|
0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
5:58
Ryan Barker 24 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:58
Bryson Kuzdzal 43 Yd Run (Trey Butkowski Kick)
Score
2:14
Jordan Marshall 1 Yd Run (Trey Butkowski Kick)
Score
11:40
Carson Hansen 2 Yd Run (Rocco Becht Pass to Benjamin Brahmer for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
2:58
Tommy Carr 12 Yd Run (Trey Butkowski Kick)
Score
1:11
Chase Sowell 24 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
66%
Penn State Nittany Lions
VS
34%
Michigan Wolverines
Projected Score
PEN 29
-
MIC 23
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Penn State Nittany Lions scoring offense has an edge over Michigan Wolverines defense.
- Penn State Nittany Lions generates significantly more total yardage.
- Penn State Nittany Lions aerial attack exposes Michigan Wolverines secondary.
- Michigan Wolverines rushing attack has the advantage.
Penn State Nittany Lions
STAT
Michigan Wolverines
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Michigan Wolverines plays on familiar turf at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Penn State Nittany Lions Could Win
Penn State Nittany Lions scoring offense has an edge over Michigan Wolverines defense.
Why Michigan Wolverines Could Win
Michigan Wolverines will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Penn State Nittany Lions generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
110,731
Closing Odds
Line: MICH -6 | O/U: 43.5
Team Leaders
Penn State Nittany Lions Leaders
Connor Barry
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Amar'e Glover
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ethan Black
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Michigan Wolverines Leaders
Tommy Carr
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jonathan Brown
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Braydon Alford
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Penn State Nittany Lions (68.4%)
Michigan Wolverines (31.6%)
Total Submissions: 52 circles
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