A third consecutive Big Ten title is just one game away for No. 2 Michigan, with only No. 16 Iowa standing in the way of another College Football Playoff berth for the Wolverines. This edition of the Big Ten Championship Game comes with heightened stakes for Michigan.
Last season, Michigan defended its title by knocking off Purdue to reach the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive season. The Wolverines have a chance to make their third consecutive appearance in the CFP after beating Ohio State 30-24 in the regular-season finale.
Iowa’s path to the title game couldn’t be more different. The Hawkeyes offense has been under scrutiny this season due to a revised contract given in the offseason to offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz.
How to watch Michigan vs. Iowa live
Date: Saturday, Dec. 2 | Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, Indiana
TV: Fox | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)
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Michigan vs. Iowa: Need to know
Jim Harbaugh’s return: Michigan will get a boost to its sideline this weekend when Harbaugh returns. The Big Ten suspended the Michigan coach for the final three games of the 2023 regular season amid an ongoing NCAA investigation into an alleged sign-stealing operation.
Last Big Ten title game with divisions: The Big Ten championship race format will change with Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA joining next summer.
Blake Corum vs. Iowa’s defense: The key to victory for the Wolverines starts with Corum. The Michigan star running back elected to come back to school for another season, a gamble that has paid off in a big way.
Michigan vs. Iowa prediction, pick
Michigan heads into this game as a heavy favorite and rightfully so. The Wolverines have arguably been the best team in the country and look well on their way to reaching the College Football Playoff again. Iowa’s offense is what it is, but injuries have made it difficult.
Michigan is going to look to control the clock and run the football, which will help keep the score low. Pick: Under 35
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