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5 predictions for Michigan football vs. Iowa in Big Ten Championship Game

By Chris Peterson

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh talks with quarterback J.J. McCarthy during the second half of Michigan's 31-7 win on Saturday, Sept. 23 2023, in Ann Arbor.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh talks with quarterback J.J. McCarthy during the second half of Michigan's 31-7 win on Saturday, Sept. 23 2023, in Ann Arbor. /
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Nov 18, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes punter Tory Taylor (9) looks on during the third quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes punter Tory Taylor (9) looks on during the third quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Iowa will Iowa

This game worries me because if there is any team in college football that can win ugly — it’s Iowa.

Michigan football is a 24-point favorite for a reason but crazy things can happen on championship weekend. The Wolverines are also fresh off an emotional win. They haven’t let up the past two years in the Big Ten title game and I don’t think they will this year either.

Yet, Iowa is a good team. The Hawkeyes won 10 games for a reason. People can mock them, but special teams and defense matter.

Tory Taylor is an incredible weapon. He’s the punter but does an exceptional job flipping the field and pinning teams deep. At some point, Iowa will pin Michigan deep, get a stop, and take advantage of the great field position.

This won’t be a cake walk and Iowa will do enough to leave Michigan football fans worried at halftime.

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