Michigan vs. Texas early odds, picks: Week 2 college football prediction

The biggest game on the early college football schedule comes this Saturday in what has become an SEC vs. Big Ten matchup thanks to conference realignment, as Texas goes on the road to Michigan.

Lines are courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Texas: -7.5 (-102)
Michigan: +7.5 (-120)

Texas to win: -280
Michigan to win: +225

Over 44.5 points (-110)
Under 44.5 points (-110)

FPI picks: Texas wins in 64 percent of simulations

+ Texas is 4-1 against the spread in its last 5 games

+ Michigan is 4-1 against the spread in its last 5 games

+ Longhorns are 0-5 against the spread in last 5 against Big Ten teams

+ Wolverines are 2-6-1 against the spread in their last 9 at home on Saturday

+ Total went under in 8 of the Longhorns’ last 11 games on a Saturday

+ Michigan has won its last 20 straight home games

+ Texas is 7-0 straight-up in its last 7 road games

+ The total went over in 8 of Michigan’s last 12 games

Texas: 71 percent of bettors predict the Longhorns will win the game and cover the spread

Michigan: 29 percent of wagers suggest the Wolverines will win the game or keep it within a touchdown

College Football HQ early prediction: Texas wins by 10 and covers the spread

When: Sat., Sept. 7
Time: 12 p.m. Eastern
TV: Fox network

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