Rutgers' passing injuries push this matchup toward Under 45.5 against Michigan. Wednesday's availability report lists quarterback Dylan Lonergan out and leading receiver KJ Duff doubtful.
AJ Surace and Sean Ashenfelder combined for 100 passing yards on 9 completions in 27 attempts against Northwestern last week. Michigan allows 15.7 points per game through seven games.
Running the ball isn't an easy way around that matchup. Michigan has allowed 95.6 rushing yards per game and 2.8 yards per carry through seven games.
Michigan is averaging 20.3 points per game through seven games. In Tommy Carr's first start against Indiana, the Wolverines scored 6 points on 4 red-zone trips.