College Football Week 11: 5 bold predictions
By Jordan Luth
1. Michigan wins, but only 10 or less
The Michigan Wolverines have looked dominating all year long. They are only giving up 10.7 points a game, that’s the best in the country. Along with that, they also average 48 points a game. They have looked amazing all year and are still on track to be unbeaten for their show down with Urban Meyer and the Ohio State buckeyes at the end of the season. Until then, they have a game in Iowa that may present some challenges for them.
Iowa only lost two games last year and made it to the Big Ten championship and then the Rose bowl. They have the same QB returning from last year, same coach, not much has changed on defense, yet this year they are 5-4. They have been under preforming where they would like to be this year. The thing is, every so often, a bad team can have a great game. This could be that game for Iowa. They are looking for the signature win on the season, it’s at home, and it’s at night. Michigan may fall into a trap if they aren’t careful.
I see this game being close all game, Iowa won’t let Michigan run away with it. Iowa’s defense jams Michigan’s receivers at the line and keeps Wilton Speight in check. Deep in the fourth quarter, Iowa has to punt from inside their own 20. Jabrill Peppers takes the punt and returns it for the game winning touchdown. Michigan goes up 10 and their defense holds the rest of the way.