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The Big Ten Championship Game is between the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (12-0) and the No. 18 Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2) on December 2, 2023. Kickoff is at 8:00 PM ET on FOX.
The Hawkeyes are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +21.5) against the Wolverines (with an over/under of 35 points).
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Game Info for Michigan vs. Iowa
- Game Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -21.5 | -111 | -109 | 35 | -110 | -110 | -2713 | +1185 |
Michigan Pick Insights
- Michigan’s ATS record is 6-5-1 this season.
- When it has played as at least 21.5-point favorites this season, Michigan is 2-4-1 against the spread.
- Michigan games with a set total have hit the over seven times this season (58.3%).
Michigan Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Michigan has been a top-25 unit, ranking second-best by allowing just 246.8 yards per game. The offense ranks 59th (394.5 yards per game).
- Michigan has been clicking on all fronts this year, as they rank 13th-best in scoring offense (37.6 points per game) and best in scoring defense (10.3 points allowed per game).
- Michigan ranks 65th in passing yards this season (224.8 per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 155.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Michigan has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking seventh-best by allowing only 91.4 per game. The Wolverines rank 54th on offense (169.8 rushing yards per game).
- Michigan has been thriving on both sides of the ball in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking seventh-best in third-down conversion rate (49.6%) and 16th-best in third-down conversion rate allowed (31.2%).
- With 21 forced turnovers (18th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (third in the FBS), Michigan’s +14 turnover margin is the second-best in college football.
Michigan’s Best Players
- J.J. McCarthy has thrown for 2,483 yards (206.9 ypg) to lead Michigan, completing 74.3% of his passes and collecting 19 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 181 rushing yards on 51 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Blake Corum has racked up 976 yards on 202 carries while finding paydirt 22 times as a runner.
- Donovan Edwards has been handed the ball 105 times this year and racked up 354 yards (29.5 per game) with three touchdowns. He’s also contributed in the passing game with 26 grabs for 230 yards
- Roman Wilson’s leads his squad with 648 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 40 catches (out of 54 targets) and scored 11 touchdowns.
- Colston Loveland has caught 37 passes for 550 yards (45.8 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Cornelius Johnson has been the target of 50 passes and hauled in 33 catches for 503 yards, an average of 41.9 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Jaylen Harrell has 6.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL and 25 tackles.
- Junior Colson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 71 tackles and two TFL.
- Mike Sainristil leads the team with four interceptions, while also putting up 29 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and four passes defended.
Iowa Betting Insights
- Iowa’s ATS record is 6-6-0 this season.
- In Iowa’s 12 games with a set total, two have hit the over (16.7%).
Iowa Pick Insights
- On the offensive side of the ball, Iowa is bottom-25, posting only 247.3 total yards per game (worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on defense, giving up 279.3 total yards per contest (seventh-best).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Iowa is a bottom-25 unit, accumulating only 18 points per game (10th-worst). On the bright side, it is excelling on defense, giving up only 12.2 points per contest (fourth-best).
- While Iowa’s pass offense has been sputtering, ranking fourth-worst with 123.4 passing yards per game, its defense ranks ninth-best with only 174.3 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Iowa ranks 105th in the FBS with 123.9 rushing yards per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 17th-best by surrendering only 104.9 rushing yards per contest.
- While Iowa’s third-down offense has been sputtering, ranking 11th-worst with a 31% third-down conversion rate, its defense ranks 22nd-best with a 32.5% third-down rate allowed.
- Iowa has a -1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 75th in the FBS.
Iowa’s Best Players
- Deacon Hill has thrown for 976 yards (81.3 per game) while completing 48.3% of his passes and recording five touchdown passes with six interceptions this season.
- Leshon Williams is his team’s leading rusher with 155 carries for 779 yards, or 64.9 per game. He’s found the end zone one time on the ground, as well.
- Kaleb Johnson has collected 415 yards (on 104 carries) with three touchdowns.
- Erick All has racked up 299 receiving yards on 21 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Nico Ragaini has put together a 227-yard season so far. He’s caught 26 passes on 64 targets.
- Seth Anderson has racked up 150 reciving yards (12.5 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Joe Evans paces the team with five sacks, and also has eight TFL and 40 tackles.
- Iowa’s tackle leader, Jay Higgins, has 127 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Sebastian Castro has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 50 tackles, six TFL, and three passes defended.
