The Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2) face the #2 ranked Michigan Wolverines (11-1) in the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Both teams enter on four-game win streaks in what should be a defensive battle.

Iowa's Defense vs Michigan's Offense

• Iowa allows just 17.3 points and 315 yards per game
• Leads nation with 22 interceptions, 27 total turnovers (3rd nationally)
• DB Dane Belton leads with 5 interceptions
• Michigan averages 37.3 points and leads Big Ten with 224.9 rushing yards per game
• Haskins/Corum backfield combo has 28 touchdowns
• QB McNamara: 14 TDs, 3 INTs

Michigan's Defense vs Iowa's Offense

• Michigan allows 17.2 points per game
• Aidan Hutchinson leads Big Ten with 13 sacks
• David Ojabo adds 11 sacks
• Iowa averages just 25.7 points and 299 total yards
• Run-focused offense (121.2 yards/game)
• QB Spencer Petras returning provides boost

Betting Odds & Trends

• Michigan -11 favorites (opened -10.5)
• Over/under: 44 points (opened 43.5)
• Iowa: 5-1-1 ATS as underdog in last 7
• Michigan: 4-0 ATS in last 4 games
• Last two matchups decided by one score
• Under is 4-1 in Iowa's last 5 as underdog

This should be another close, defensive struggle between these teams. Iowa's elite defense will try to slow Michigan's powerful rushing attack in what projects to be a low-scoring affair with both teams fighting for every yard.

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