Michigan Wolverines vs. #12 Iowa Hawkeyes Preview and Prediction
After suffering a crushing 26-20 overtime loss to their in-state and Big 10 rival Michigan State last week in, the now unranked Michigan Wolverines face the undefeated and #12th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City this weekend.
Here is the viewing information:
Michigan at #12 Iowa
- Michigan-Iowa Date: Saturday, October 10th
- Michigan-Iowa Kickoff Time: 8:05 ET
- Michigan-Iowa TV: ABC
- Michigan-Iowa Spread: Iowa -8
- Michigan-Iowa Spread pick by Jerod: Michigan +8
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The Wolverines current record is 4 and 1, with their only loss coming in Big 10 play. The Hawkeyes are 5 and 0, and boast an outstanding defense, as they have only allowed 67 points over the five game span. This in comparison to Michigan’s 117 points against. Michigan does have the edge in points for, with 170, to the Hawkeyes 124.
Freshman sensation Tate Forcier will play with his injured shoulder this week as he continues to be the Wolverines primary weapon on offense. Forcier currently has a 142.6 passer rating. He is 71 of 119 for 894 yards with 9 touchdowns to only 3 interceptions. Tate also has rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns on the year.
According to BetUS.com at the time of this article, Iowa was favored by 8 points, with the over / under not yet released.
For Kurt Fraschetti’s prediction, click this link!
Kurt Fraschetti / ProFootballinsight
Senior Fantasy Football Writer
MidwestSportsfans.com
Kurt@profootballinsight.net
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