The article recommends backing the Iowa Hawkeyes with a 5.5-point handicap against Michigan in Ann Arbor. Iowa were ranked 17th and unbeaten at 3-0, while Michigan were ranked 18th and also 3-0, although the writer questioned the quality of the Wolverines’ performances and their opening-week victory.

Iowa had won two games by shutout and scored 13 offensive touchdowns, including nine rushing scores, but faced a stronger challenge against Michigan’s defence. Michigan had struggled offensively, completing only nine of 17 passes for 11 yards against Oklahoma, while Bryce Underwood provided most of the ground threat with 87 rushing yards and a touchdown. The writer expected a low-scoring game, selected Iowa +5.5 and expressed a slight preference for the over at 38.5 points.