Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan Wolverines | Week 14 Game Preview

When: Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 8:00 pm E.T.

Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN.

How: Fox

Spread: Michigan -10.5

Total: 43.5

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

The 10-2 Iowa Hawkeyes head to Indianapolis to take on the 11-1 Michigan Wolverines in the Big 10 championship.

Hawkeyes Spotlight

The Hawkeyes needed a 4th quarter comeback to beat  the Nebraska Cornhuskers last week 28-21, and now faces a determined Michigan squad.  On offense, Iowa is averaging 25.7 points per game ranking 87th, with a red zone efficiency of 72.7% ranking 116th.  Defensively, the Hawkeyes are allowing 17.3 points per game ranking 9th, and are 1st in the nation in interceptions with 1.83 a game on average.

Wolverines Spotlight

Michigan is coming off an impressive 42-27 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes and is one win away from the playoffs.  Offensively, the Wolverines average 37.3 points per game ranking them 13th, and are 8th in the nation in red zone efficiency scoring 91.7% of the time.  On Defense, Michigan is allowing 17.2 points per game ranking them 8th.

Final Say

This is a game between two great defenses. Both teams will have trouble moving the ball.  Michigan is determined, but 10.5 points is too many to cover after just winning the biggest game in a while for them, and the biggest win in Harbough’s Michigan career. The Wolverines should do just enough to win this game and secure a spot in the playoffs, but don’t expect the Hawkeyes to just lay down.

Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +10.5