Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 37.5

The Michigan Wolverines (3-0) welcome the Iowa Hawkeyes (3-0) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Michigan opens this contest as 6.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 37.5.

The Iowa Hawkeyes come into this matchup with a record of 3-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Hawkeyes stepped onto the field against the Northern Iowa Panthers and took home the win by a score of 55-0. In the running game, the Hawkeyes conceded 53 yds on 25 attempts, which averages out to 2.1 yds per run allowed. Iowa surrendered 14 completions on 33 attempts for a total of 102 yards, and a completion percentage of 42.4%. At the end of the game, they had 64 plays which totaled 640 yds. The Iowa Hawkeyes ran the ball 41 different times and had 422 yards, which came out to an average of 10.3 yds per attempt.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 37.0 points per contest. Offensively they're holding an average of 268.0 yards in the run game which is 10th in the nation. The Hawkeyes have racked up 1,431 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Iowa has compiled 4 touchdowns via the pass and 9 touchdowns on the ground. Iowa has accumulated 71 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 18 infractions for 168 yds. They have surrendered the football 1 time.

Concerning passing yards, the Hawkeyes have conceded 332 yards which puts them in 6th in Division 1. They have allowed 110.7 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 48.6%. In total, they have yielded 176.7 yards/game putting them 1st in D-1. They have granted 1 touchdown via the pass as well as no TD's on the ground. They are allowing 2.2 yards per rush and 66.0 rushing yards per contest so far this season. For the year, they have allowed 198 yards via the ground game in 3 games. The Hawkeyes are ranked 1st in the country in terms of team defense, giving up 4.3 PPG.

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The Wolverines step onto the field holding a record of 3-0 this season. In their last game, the Wolverines took home the win by a final score of 52-17 against the UTEP Miners. Michigan conceded 32 rushing attempts for 57 yards (1.8 yds per rush). The Wolverines passing defense conceded a completion rate of 66.7%, surrendering 93 yds on 10 out of 15 through the air. The Wolverines finished the contest with 431 yds while they ran 70 plays (6.2 yards per play). Michigan rushed for 4.4 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 185 yards on 42 attempts.

The Michigan Wolverines maintain an average of 323.3 yards/game, which is good for 118th in the country. The Michigan offense has compiled 214 penalty yards on 24 infractions, which ranks 33rd in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 147.7 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 443 yards for the season. They have given away 1 interception while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 53 first downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Wolverines rank 91st in Division 1 holding an average of 27.3 points per game. Over the course of the season to this point, the Wolverines have thrown for a total of 527 passing yards as well as holding an average of 175.7 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 109th in college football.

Michigan has yielded a total of 289 yards via the ground game (96.3 yards/game) as well as no TD's via the rush on the season. They have allowed 3 touchdowns via the pass and 123.7 yards/outing, which has them in 8th in the country. This year, they have given up 39 points in total. Their defense has earned 1 fumble recovered and 2 picks on the year. The Wolverines defense has taken the field for 176 plays, which is good for 32nd in the country. The Wolverines are conceding 13.0 points per game, which has them sitting 21st in college football.

Who will win tonight's Hawkeyes/Wolverines college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Wolverines -6.5

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