B1G Championship Common Opponent Comparison

Submitted by donjohn64 on November 26th, 2023 at 5:53 AM

Comparison of Michigan and Iowa against common opponents:

Rutgers: UM 31-7, Iowa 22-0 (both home), Michigan +2

Nebraska: UM 45-7, Iowa 13-10 (both away), Michigan +35

Minnesota: UM 52-10 (away), Iowa 10-12 (home), Michigan +44

Michigan State: UM 49-0 (away), Iowa 26-16 (home), Michigan +39

Purdue: UM 41-13, Iowa 20-14 (both home), Michigan +22

Penn State: UM 24-15, Iowa 0-31 (both away): Michigan +40

Average: Michigan +30.3

 

FWIW, line opened at UM -22, currently at -23, O/U opened at 34, currently at 35.5; implied game score approx. UM 29, Iowa 6.

BlueinLansing

November 26th, 2023 at 12:55 PM ^

Its a lot like 2 years ago, where half way through you wonder how Iowa is going to score enough points.  They're a great defense and Michigan just has to not turn the ball over or give up special teams TD's.