The Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2) and Michigan Wolverines (11-1) clash in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. Here's what you need to know about this pivotal matchup:

Iowa Hawkeyes Overview:

• Currently ranked #15 with a 4-game winning streak
• Elite defense allowing just 17.3 points per game
• Lead nation with 22 interceptions (27 total turnovers)
• Offense averages 25.7 points and 299 yards per game
• Strong run game (121.2 yards/game)
• QB Spencer Petras returns after leading Nebraska comeback

Michigan Wolverines Overview:

• #2 ranked team riding 4-game win streak
• Powerful offense averaging 37.3 points per game
• Big Ten's top rushing attack (224.9 yards/game)
• Hassan Haskins and Blake Corum combine for 28 TDs
• Defense allows just 17.2 points per game
• Aidan Hutchinson leads Big Ten with 13 sacks

Betting Information:

• Michigan favored by 11 points
• Over/under set at 44 points
• Iowa: 5-1-1 ATS as underdog in last 7
• Michigan: 4-0 ATS in last 4 games

Key Trends:

• Last two matchups decided by one possession
• Previous meeting: Michigan won 10-3
• Iowa's last 4 games all within one possession
• Under is 4-1 in Iowa's last 5 as underdog
• Michigan 5-1 ATS in last 6 as favorite

This defensive battle features Iowa's elite turnover-forcing unit against Michigan's well-rounded attack, setting up a classic Big Ten showdown with playoff implications.

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