Michigan vs. Iowa: Big Ten football championship TV, odds, fan events
The Big Ten football championship game will pit the Michigan Wolverines against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Michigan is No. 2 in the College Football Playoff standings, and Iowa is No. 13.
Each team clinched their berths in the final weekend of the regular season. Michigan broke an 8-game losing streak to rival Ohio State to win the East Division. Iowa held off rival Nebraska while Minnesota defeated Wisconsin, handing the Hawkeyes the West Division.
Michigan (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) will earn a College Football Playoff spot with a victory. Iowa (10-2, 7-2) could move into the top 10 nationally with a victory.
This is the Wolverines' first trip to the conference title game. Iowa has been once before, losing to Michigan State in 2015.
When is the Big Ten football championship game?
The game is at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
How can I watch the Big Ten football championship game?
The game will be shown on Fox, with Gus Johnson on play-by-play, Joel Klatt with analysis and Jenny Taft with sideline reporting. You can also watch the game here.
How can I listen to the Michigan vs. Iowa?
The game can be heard on SiriusXM Channel 83 (Michigan feed) and 84 (Iowa feed).
Who is favored in the Big Ten football championship game?
Michigan is an 10.5-point favorite, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is 43.5 points.
Big Ten football championship game fan events
Friday-Sunday: Big Ten RV Nation
Georgia Street Block Party: 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3
Big Ten Fan Fest: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Indiana Convention Center
Youth football officials clinic: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3
Fox Sports Cares Night: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3
USA Football youth clinics: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Indiana Convention Center
Tail Greater Party on Georgia Street: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4
Team pep rallies: TBD Saturday, Dec. 4
Big Ten football championship game results
2011: Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39
2012: Wisconsin 70, Nebraska 31
2013: Michigan State 34, Ohio State 24
2014: Ohio State 59, Wisconsin 0
2015: Michigan State 16, Iowa 13
2016: Penn State 38, Wisconsin 31
2017: Ohio State 27, Wisconsin 21
2018: Ohio State 45, Northwestern 24
2019: Ohio State 34, Wisconsin 21
2020: Ohio State 22, Northwestern 10
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More Iowa football coverage
Game plan: What is Iowa's best path to victory?
What the coach said: Kirk Ferentz discusses the Hawkeyes and Michigan
Top lineman: Tyler Linderbaum earns Big Ten honor
It means a little more: These Michigan natives play for the Hawkeyes
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