Michigan at Iowa 10/1/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/30/2022 at 5:28 PM ET

On Saturday, the No. 4 ranked Michigan Wolverines visit Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa to play the Iowa Hawkeyes. Michigan improved to 4-0  overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten following a hard-fought 34-27 victory at home over Maryland on Saturday. Michigan gained 463 yards of total offense but gave up 397 yards of total offense to the Terrapins. Michigan was helped by three Maryland turnovers. Michigan running back Blake Corum rushed for 243 yards and two touchdowns.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy has passed for 693 yards with five touchdowns. Michigan running back Blake Corum has rushed for 479 yards and nine touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Ronnie Bell with 253 yards and one touchdown reception. The leading tackler for Michigan is linebacker Junior Colson with 24. Michigan has 11 quarterback sacks and one interception.

Get our Founding Father and Lead Expert Craig Trapp's Week Pass For 50% off Just $99!

Iowa improved to 3-1 following its 27-10 victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday. Iowa's defense was its offense as the Hawkeyes had a 45-yard pick six and a 30-yard fumble return for a touchdown. Iowa gained only 277 yards of total offense and allowed Rutgers 361 yards of total offense but forced three turnovers by the Scarlet Knights. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras passed for 148 yards.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras has passed for 524 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Kaleb Johnson is the leading rusher with 174 yards and two touchdowns, while the leading receiver is Sam LaPorta with 154 yards. On defense, linebacker Jack Campbell is the leading tackler with 38. Iowa has 12 quarterback sacks and five interceptions. 

Michigan will pick up a victory on the road Saturday, but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in four of Iowa's last five as well as in 15 of the Hawkeyes last 22 played at home. The UNDER has also cashed in four of Michigan's last five. Iowa is scoring an average of only 13.7 points per game and allows an average of only 5.4 points per game, while Michigan is allowing an average of only 5.7 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Michigan Wolverines win but our best play is UNDER 31-0.

Download the Picks and Parlays Mobile App

Get A free VIP Pick Daily!