CBS Sports backs Iowa to upset Michigan in ranked Big Ten clash
Both teams enter at 3-0, with No. 18 Michigan hosting No. 17 Iowa at Michigan Stadium on 26 September.
No. 18 Michigan is scheduled to host No. 17 Iowa at Michigan Stadium on 26 September, with both teams unbeaten after three games. CBS Sports’ preview predicts an Iowa win outright; the game’s result is not included in the supplied material.
Michigan beat UTEP 52-17 after trailing, while Iowa edged Iowa State 16-13 with a late comeback. The preview describes Iowa’s defence as dominant and points to signs of progress on offence under quarterback Hank Brown, who is completing 73 per cent of his passes with three touchdowns and no interceptions.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood completed 76 per cent of his passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns against UTEP, according to CBS Sports. The preview presents his performance as a factor in whether Michigan can meet the challenge posed by Iowa.
The teams last met during Michigan’s national championship season, when the Wolverines won 26-0. Iowa’s last win in Ann Arbor was on 16 October 2010, the preview says.
CBS Sports selects Iowa to win outright, listing the pick at +178. That is the outlet’s prediction ahead of the matchup, not a reported result.
