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No. 15 Michigan Visits No. 18 Oklahoma for Primetime Test in Norman

With Michigan short-handed, oddsmakers lean to Oklahoma in Bryce Underwood’s first road start.

Overview

  • ESPN College GameDay is on site in Norman for the weekend’s lone Top-25 vs. Top-25 matchup.
  • DraftKings lists Oklahoma as a 5.5-point favorite and ESPN’s FPI gives the Sooners roughly a 56% win probability.
  • Michigan will miss linebacker Jaishawn Barham for the first half due to suspension, and safety Rod Moore is expected to be out, per On3.
  • Freshman Bryce Underwood debuted 21-of-31 for 251 yards and a touchdown, while OU transfer John Mateer opened 30-of-37 for 392 yards and three scores.
  • Predictions are split, with many citing Oklahoma’s home field and experienced quarterback, while others see a potential Wolverines upset.