November 13, 2024

No. 2 Michigan set to face No. 16 Iowa for Big Ten title


Watch Now: A third consecutive victory over arch-rival Ohio State put undefeated Michigan on the brink of another College Football Playoff appearance. The No. 2 Wolverines have one more hurdle to clear in order to clinch that berth. Michigan, winner of the East Division, will face West champion and 16th-ranked Iowa for the Big Ten championship in Indianapolis on Saturday. The Wolverines (12-0) will have their leader back on the sidelines. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has completed his three-game, conference-imposed suspension related to a signal-stealing scandal. Sherrone Moore filled in ably in Harbaugh’s absence. “I nominate Sherrone Moore as a Michigan legend,” Harbaugh said. “I want him to take the deep, long bow that he so rightly deserves. And our players, too.” Michigan’s 30-24 victory over the Buckeyes last Saturday won’t resonate nearly as much, however, if the Hawkeyes upset Wolverines. “Our goal of being Big Ten East champions has…

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