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No. 17 Iowa and No. 18 Michigan meet Saturday in a ranked Big Ten matchup featuring two unbeaten teams. Both programs enter at 3-0, making the game an important early conference test as the Big Ten race begins to take shape.
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Michigan is coming off its most convincing performance of the season, beating UTEP 52-17 after close wins over Western Michigan and Oklahoma. The Wolverines have also played strong defense, ranking in the top 10 nationally in passing yards allowed, tackles for loss, total defense and sacks.
Iowa has also opened the season unbeaten and brings a defense that has created problems for opposing offenses. The Hawkeyes will try to end a four-game losing streak in the series and earn their first win at Michigan Stadium since 2010.
How to Watch Iowa vs. Michigan for Free
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- TV channel: CBS
- Free streaming option:Fubo free trial for eligible subscribers
- Live stream: Paramount+
Key Players to Watch in Iowa vs. Michigan
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood enters the matchup with 504 passing yards and three touchdowns on 40-of-64 passing. He has also rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns through three games. Wide receiver JJ Buchanan leads the Wolverines with 266 receiving yards on 15 catches.
Iowa’s offense will be led by quarterback Hank Brown, who separated himself as the Hawkeyes’ starter after sharing snaps in the season opener. Brown helped Iowa navigate its early schedule before the team’s first major Big Ten test in Ann Arbor.
Defense could decide the matchup. Michigan has allowed 220 total yards per game and ranks eighth nationally in passing defense, while Iowa’s defense has forced three interceptions and one fumble through three games.
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Iowa vs. Michigan Injury Report
Iowa running back LJ Phillips Jr. is a key injury situation to monitor after suffering an injury earlier this month. CBS Sports reported that Phillips was expected to miss time, making the Hawkeyes’ running-back depth worth watching heading into Saturday.
Linebacker Troy Bowles has emerged as a leading tackler. Bowles has 25 tackles through three games, averaging 8.3 per game.
The matchup is the 65th meeting between the programs. Michigan leads the all-time series 45-15-4 and has won the last four meetings, while Iowa’s most recent victory at Michigan Stadium came in 2010.
College Football Conference Predictions
Athlon Sports predicts the finishing order for teams in the following conferences:
- ACC
- American
- Big 12
- Big Ten
- Conference USA
- MAC
- Mountain West
- Pac-12
- SEC
- Sun Belt
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This story was originally published September 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM.