The begin to Iowa’s 2022 season has been a little bit of a disappointment to many Hawkeye followers. Not due to the document, which at 3-1 is manageable and potential according to expectations, albeit maybe a bit irritating. That frustration stems from how Iowa has gotten to 3-1.

The Hawkeyes slipped out of the gates on the offensive facet of the ball and wanted all of the protection might give them to outlive towards an FCS opponent. Then they actually slipped when the offense once more might muster barely sufficient to be known as an offense in a loss to in-state rival Iowa State for the primary time within the higher a part of a decade. However since then, issues have taken the smallest of steps ahead.

The Hawkeyes acquired some semblance of an offense going towards a really not good Nevada protection in week three earlier than hitting the street to open Huge Ten play and once more churning out 17 factors. Granted, greater than half of these got here courtesy of the protection, however a Huge Ten street win is a Huge Ten street win.

Now Iowa faces its largest problem of the season with a possibility to alter the narrative. For all of the discuss of offensive ineptitude, an outburst towards undefeated and 4th ranked Michigan to take down a sixth top-5 opponent within the final seven conferences inside Kinnick Stadium would erase the scoreboard in lots of a fan’s thoughts. It could additionally put Iowa within the driver’s seat within the Huge Ten West with wiggle room to probably lose an approaching journey to The Horseshoe towards Ohio State and nonetheless take house the crown with wins towards extra manageable groups within the West.

However the Wolverines have plans of their very own, together with a second straight Huge Ten Championship and one other journey to the School Soccer Playoff with hopes of avenging an embarrassing loss a season in the past. The Hawkeyes would love to crush one other set of desires contained in the pleasant confines of Kinnick Stadium.

As we put together for kickoff, right here’s a reminder of the main points for in the present day’s matchup:

Date: Saturday, October 1st
Time: 11:00 am CT
Matchup: Michigan Wolverines (4-0, 1-0) at Iowa Hawkeyes (3-1, 1-0)
Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa Metropolis, IA
TV: FOX
Preliminary Climate Forecast: temps within the mid-60s, 0% likelihood of rain
DraftKings Sportsbook Line: Michigan -10.5, O/U 42

Odds/strains topic to alter. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for particulars.

Sport Prep

When you’re in search of a refresher on the main points of in the present day’s sport, be sure you take a look at our protection from all through the week, beginning with the Sport Middle.

Stat to Watch: 33 Yards
Sport Preview: Iowa Soccer vs. Michigan Preview
Workers Predictions: That Pants Predicts Iowa vs Michigan

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