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Best College Football Prop Bets for Michigan vs. Ohio State in Week 14

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November 29, 2024

Best College Football Prop Bets for Michigan vs. Ohio State in Week 14

“The Game” goes down on Saturday, but with less stakes on one side.

After several years of a College Football Playoff level game between Michigan and Ohio State, the Wolverines have cratered in a post National Championship hangover and are catching nearly three touchdowns at rival Ohio State, who is favored to win the National Championship.

Michigan’s offense has been its weak point all season, but Colston Loveland has produced when healthy. Will he be able to fill up the stat sheet in this rivalry matchup?

Meanwhile, look for a clean effort from the Ohio State offense who has a significant talent advantage in this one as it looks to secure a Big Ten title berth with veteran receiver Emeka Egbuka.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Emeka Egbuka OVER 54.5 Receiving Yards

Egbuka had a big outing against Indiana, who runs a ton of zone coverage, catching seven passes for 80 yards in the blowout victory.

Michigan, like Indiana, runs most of its defense through zone coverage, which is where Egbuka thrives.

The pass catcher sees his target share go up by more than five percent against zone coverage with a team high 27%. However, this number is up only four yards from last week despite the big outing.

Give me the over here.

Will Howard UNDER 11.5 Rushing Yards

The strength of the Michigan defense is on the defensive line this season, and Ohio State does have three preseason starters out on the offensive line. While I do think Ohio State can avoid too much havoc from the Wolverines to lose this game, I do think we can see a few sacks from the Michigan front seven, which of course will harm Howard’s rushing yard total.

With a game likely against Oregon on deck with a win in this one, I believe the Buckeyes try to keep Howard clean and not run him too much. Howard had five rushes for -1 yards last week while taking a sack, I can see a similar rushing yard output here.

Colston Loveland OVER 53.5 Receiving Yards

While I expect Michigan to struggle against an elite defense like Ohio State, Loveland has been the only consistent threat in this Wolverines offense that will likely need to throw at a high clip in this game.

Ohio State changes up its coverages a lot, but Loveland is clearly the top target in this group, racking 84 targets on the season. He has at least double digit targets in four games already this season, and I can see similar volume in a game the team is its biggest underdog of the season.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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Prepare for snow in Southeast Michigan early Friday morning

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November 29, 2024

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Prepare for snow in Southeast Michigan early Friday morning

A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 1:29 a.m. EST for snow until 4 a.m. EST for Cass, St. Joseph and Berrien counties.

“Lake enhanced snow showers were causing light snow accumulations over some roads near and north of the Michigan border. Temperatures away from Lake Michigan have fallen several degrees below freezing. Some streets may develop patches of black ice where wet surfaces have frozen. If you are travelling early this morning, be prepared for snow covered and slippery roads,” says the weather service.

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Michigan woman cooks Thanksgiving dinners for youth in need

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November 28, 2024

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Michigan woman cooks Thanksgiving dinners for youth in need

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ROYAL OAK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — A Michigan woman has spent days preparing Thanksgiving meals for kids in need. She said it’s not the food, but the sense of family that they need most.

“We just want to embrace the youth here and make them part of a larger family,” said Barbara Carter, a residential specialist at Lighthouse Youth Sanctuary, a program for runaway and homeless youth.

Lighthouse offers shelter, essential services and meals. And on Thanksgiving, the meal is special, of course, created by Carter for the program’s young people.

“Some of the youth are able to go home to their families, but there are those that are left behind. And we try to create an environment here that makes kids feel at home,” she said.

She said the meal is a labor of love, as she’s been in this kitchen cooking since Monday. But she said, like any Thanksgiving dinner, it’s about more than what’s on the plate.

“We have a tradition of the youth telling us what they are thankful for on Thanksgiving before we have dinner,” said Carter.

She said over the years the youth returned, feeling grateful for her and Lighthouse.

“It means I’m making a difference,” Carter said.

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Kelly Vaughen is a reporter and weekend evening anchor for CBS News Detroit. She is thrilled to make Michigan her home!

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Gov. Whitmer calls Michigan troops on Thanksgiving

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November 28, 2024

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Gov. Whitmer calls Michigan troops on Thanksgiving

LANSING, MI – The governor of Michigan called deployed troops to wish them a happy Thanksgiving this year.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer called actively deployed members of the Michigan Army National Guard and Michigan Air National Guard.

“Today, there are more than 200 members of the MING serving away from their homes and families,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Whether supporting the federal law enforcement mission at the Southwest Border or protecting our national security interests around the globe, their selflessness and loyalty to their mission during these challenging times should be honored. We look forward to welcoming each unit and individual home safely to their families.”

Michigan troops at a Thanksgiving celebration this year.Photo provided to MLive by the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor

Governor Whitmer spoke to soldiers and airmen currently deployed to Romania, Germany, Iraq, and Kuwait in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command and Soldiers deployed to the Southwest Border, in support of Joint Interagency Task Force West.

These troops are tackling a wide range of challenges in each of their respective missions, bringing expertise in operations, logistics, transportation, firefighting, communications and security.

The Soldiers and Airmen are members of the:

217th Air Operations Group of MIANG (Battle Creek)
110th Logistics Readiness Squadron of MIANG (Battle Creek)
1440th Firefighting Detachment of MIARNG (Alpena)
272nd Regional Support Group of MIARNG (Lansing)
1463rd Transportation Company of MIARNG (Battle Creek)

michigan troops thanksgiving — Deployed Michigan soldiers pose with an American flag.Photo provided to MLive by the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor

“Michiganders who serve our state and nation in uniform put their lives on the line to keep us safe,” Gov. Whitmer said. “As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s recognize the sacrifices they and their families make so we can live freely.

“Right now, many active-duty service members are apart from their families, working hard, far from home. I was honored to speak to some of them today and convey our gratitude. I hope we all take some time to honor our service members and their families this Thanksgiving and pray for their safe return home.”

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