A key stretch begins for the ninth-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes as they visit third-ranked Michigan on Thursday night. They will conclude the week on Sunday with a visit to fourth-ranked Ohio State

Improved defense has been a big factor in Iowa’s current four-game win streak. More of the same will be necessary to derail the red-hot Michigan Wolverines.  Despite a COVID pause the Wolverines are running away with the Big Ten regular-season title. They are 11-1 in the league race and 16-1 overall.

The Hawkeyes are currently fourth in the Big Ten with a Big Ten record of 11-5 and 17-6 Overall.