FREE CONTEST: #3 Michigan Wolverines at Iowa Hawkeyes ($50 Prize!)
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Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, November 12th, at 8:00 P.M. the #3 Michigan Wolverines will be on the road to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Michigan 38.4 – Iowa 17.4 with an over/under of 55.8. The Vegas Line has a final score of Michigan 36.5 – Iowa 15.0 with an over/under of 51.5.
2016-17 Statistics (127 total teams):
Passing offense: Michigan 245.8 YPG > Iowa 182.9 YPG
Rushing offense: Michigan 251.7 YPG > Iowa 152.6 YPG
Scoring offense: Michigan 48.0 > Iowa 26.6 PPG
Scoring defense: Michigan 10.7 PPG > Iowa 21.3 PPG
Passing defense: Michigan 138.9 YPG > Iowa 225.4 YPG
Rushing defense: Michigan 107.4 YPG > Iowa 176.6 YPG
Turnover Margin Per Game: Michigan +1.0 > Iowa +0.8
Strength of schedule:
Michigan is (9-0) with wins over Hawaii, UCF, Colorado, Penn State, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan State, and Maryland. Iowa is (5-4) with wins over Miami (OH), Iowa State, Rutgers, Minnesota, and Purdue. They were defeated by Wisconsin, Penn State, Northwestern, and North Dakota State.
Summary:
Michigan enters the game as one of the lone remaining undefeated teams in the country. The Wolverines rank third in scoring offense and first in scoring defense. They have the advantage in all major statistical categories in this match-up. Michigan’s defense has allowed 14 or fewer points in seven of their nine games. Iowa comes into the game having lost three of their last five games. Iowa ranks outside the top 75 offensively but they do have a top 25 defense. The Hawkeyes have struggled against upper echelon Big Ten opponents this year and will certainly have their hands full with a Michigan team clicking on all cylinders. I like Michigan in a blowout on the road.
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