Michigan Wolverines defeat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 28-21: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Michigan Wolverines 28, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21
The Michigan Wolverines beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 28-21 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at SHI Stadium. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights covered the spread as 16.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 46.5, with 49 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights final score and game recap
The Michigan Wolverines led 7-3 after the first quarter and 14-13 at halftime. They outscored the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 14-8 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tommy Carr (Michigan Wolverines): 22/27 passing for 266 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Tommy Carr (Michigan Wolverines): 12 carries for 54 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Jourdin Houston (Rutgers Scarlet Knights): 1 catch for 80 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Antwan Raymond (Rutgers Scarlet Knights): 11 carries for 85 yards.
Who covered the spread in Michigan Wolverines vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights covered the spread as 16.5-point underdogs, losing by 7 points.
The spread opened at Michigan Wolverines -14 and closed at Michigan Wolverines -16.5.
Did Michigan Wolverines vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights go over or under the total?
The game went over: 49 points combined against a closing total of 46.5, over by 2.5. 27 of the 49 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 46.5.
How did AiQ's Michigan Wolverines vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Michigan Wolverines to win at -800, a win (+$12.50 on a $100 bet).
Michigan Wolverines vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights team total 14.5: the over, paying -104, with 21 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Michigan Wolverines won the first half, paying -520.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -130, with 10 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Michigan Wolverines won the first quarter, paying -360.
- First-half spread: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +9.5 covered, paying -110.
- Michigan Wolverines team total 31.5: the under, paying -125, with 28 scored.
- First-half total 23.5: the over, paying -125, with 27 points scored.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Michigan Wolverines at -820 and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at +550. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Michigan Wolverines a 85% favorite. The Michigan Wolverines won as the favorite at -820: $12.20 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Michigan Wolverines, the price before the game was -800: priced below fair (−1.0% value).
The spread moved toward the Michigan Wolverines between the open and the close, and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights covered.
Michigan Wolverines and Rutgers Scarlet Knights betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Michigan Wolverines 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-2 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times.
This result left the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 2-6 in the 2026 regular season (1-4 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times. That made it two straight losses for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
What's next for Michigan Wolverines and Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
Next for the Michigan Wolverines: the Michigan State Spartans at home on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights: at the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, November 7, 2026.