Michigan vs. Iowa: Preview, Predictions and What to Expect from Big Ten Championship Game
The College Football Playoff is just around the corner, and No. 2 Michigan will have its sights set on clinching a spot with a win over No. 16 Iowa in the Big Ten Championship game. Many experts believe that Michigan has already done enough to secure their spot in the playoff, but a win over Iowa will certainly solidify their position.
The point spread for this game heavily favors Michigan, but the Hawkeyes have a history of proving skeptics wrong. Despite having lost key players to suspension and injuries throughout the season, they finished with an impressive 10-2 record. Can they continue to defy the odds and pull off an upset that would send shockwaves through the college football landscape?
Saturday’s game will mark the third Big Ten Championship appearance for both Michigan and Iowa. While Michigan has a perfect record in the championship game, Iowa will be looking to erase the memory of their last appearance in 2021, which ended in a lopsided loss to the Wolverines.
Michigan’s Blake Corum has been rewriting the record books this season, and he will be a key player to watch in the championship game. He has set a new single-season rushing touchdown record at Michigan and will be looking to further solidify his place in the program’s history.
The point spread for the game currently has Michigan favored by 23 points, making an Iowa upset a historic possibility. If the Hawkeyes manage to pull it off, it would become the biggest upset in conference championship game history.
The highly-anticipated matchup between Michigan and Iowa is set to take place on Saturday, December 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game will be broadcast live on Fox, and fans can also stream the action on Fubo (try for free).
While the odds heavily favor Michigan, Iowa will be looking to defy expectations and shake up the college football landscape. Will the Wolverines clinch their ticket to the playoff or will the Hawkeyes pull off the upset of the season? All eyes will be on the Big Ten Championship game this Saturday.