The nation’s top-ranked team is in the Big House this afternoon, with Michigan set to host the No. 1 Oregon Ducks. Join us for this week’s Game Thread!
Michigan snapped a two-game losing streak on Saturday with a hard-fought victory over Michigan State . Now, the Wolverines face their toughest test of the season as they prepare to host the top-ranked Oregon Ducks .
The Ducks, one of four West Coast teams to join the Big Ten this year, have been as advertised, staying undefeated with impressive wins over Ohio State and Illinois. While other conference newcomers have struggled to find their footing, Oregon is thriving and presents one of the biggest challenges Michigan will face in 2024.
Game Info
Teams: Oregon Ducks at Michigan Wolverines
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Television: CBS
Radio: WWJ-AM (950)
Spread: Michigan +14.5; O/U: 45.5
Today’s question: Can U-M keep up with Oregon’s high-octane offense?
The Wolverines head into today’s matchup continuing their dual-quarterback strategy, utilizing both Davis Warren and Alex Orji. This approach proved effective last week, with Warren completing 13-of-19 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown, while Orji contributed on the ground with six carries for 64 yards and a touchdown.
Despite the nice outing last weekend, the passing game itself remains a struggle, as it ranks 129th out of 133 teams with an average of 130.5 yards per game. Tight end Colston Loveland will play a critical role here, aiming to match last week’s performance of six catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns. Offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell will need to bring creativity and adaptability to counter Oregon’s top-10 scoring defense, which has allowed only 15.6 points per game in 2024.