Iowa vs Michigan college football matchup
The gist
No. 17 Iowa visits No. 18 Michigan on Sept. 26, with Michigan a 5.5-point favorite.
Both are 3-0 with strong defenses, so the Big Ten opener looks close.
How it unfolded
- Sep 19, 2026Michigan beat UTEP 52-17 at home and No. 18 Iowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 at Kinnick Stadium, finishing nonconference play.
- Sep 21, 2026Michigan Monday notes this is the 65th meeting between the schools, with U-M holding a 45-15-4 series advantage; BetMGM lists Michigan as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 38.5.
- Sep 24, 2026A game preview is published for No. 17 Iowa at No. 18 Michigan at the Big House in Ann Arbor.