Michigan Football: Wolverines Favored Over Ohio State Buckeyes as ‘The Game’ Approaches
By Joel Greer
Nov 7, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) celebrates after making a tackle on a punt return of Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Janarion Grant (not pictured) in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 46-16. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Statistically Speaking
Michigan’s defense, both rushing and passing, has been the highlight of the 2015 season. The Wolverines lead the Big Ten in several categories, while the Buckeyes lead several categories on offense. Following are current Big Ten Statistics (Thru 11-21-15):
SCORING OFFENSE: 2. OSU 34.4, 5. UM 32.2 (PPG)
RUSHING OFFENSE: 1. OSU 230.4, 8. UM 161.4 (YPG)
PASSING OFFENSE: 7. UM 227.7, 12. OSU 193.7 (YPG)
TOTAL OFFENSE: 3. OSU 424.1, 6. UM 389.1 (YPG)
SCORING DEFENSE: 2. OSU 14.1, 3. UM 14.9 (PPG)
RUSHING DEFENSE: 1. UM 100.4, 7. OSU 133.7 (YPG)
PASSING DEFENSE: 1. UM 162.7, 3. OSU 164.3 (YPG)
TOTAL DEFENSE: 1. UM 263.1, 3. OSU 298.0 (YPG)
RUSHING: 2. Ezekiel Elliott, OSU, 132.5 (YPG)
PASSING: 5. Jake Rudock, UM, 225.1 (YPG)
PASS EFF: 2. JT Barrett, OSU, 143.4, 4. Cardale Jones 141.5, 6. Jake Rudock, U-M, 138.9
RECEIVING: 7. Amara Darboh, 4.7 (RPG)
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