- Game: Western Michigan Broncos vs Iowa Hawkeyes
- Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA
- TV: BTN
- Odds/Point Spread: Hawkeyes (-24)
- Total/Over-Under: 43.5
The Western Michigan Broncos (1-1) will face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes (2-0) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes are favored by 24 points according to the odds. The over/under has been set at 43.5.
This season, the Western Michigan Broncos have a record of 1-1. In their previous game, they suffered a 48-7 loss to the Syracuse Orange. Quarterback Jack Salopek completed 15 of 22 passes for 110 yards with 1 interception. Jalen Buckley led the rushing attack with 87 yards on 8 carries. Overall, the Broncos gained 318 yards on 73 plays in the game. Defensively, they allowed 343 passing yards and 153 rushing yards.
The Broncos have accumulated 827 total yards so far this season. They have scored 1 touchdown through the air and 5 touchdowns on the ground. Western Michigan has recorded 44 first downs and committed 12 penalties for 129 yards. Offensively, they are averaging 218.0 rushing yards per game and scoring an average of 21.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Broncos have given up an average of 32.5 points per game. They have allowed an average of 3.5 yards per rush and 286.5 passing yards per game. Western Michigan has surrendered 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
The Iowa Hawkeyes enter this game with a perfect 2-0 record. In their last game, they defeated the Iowa State Cyclones by a score of 20-13. Quarterback Cade McNamara threw for 123 yards and 1 interception. Jaziun Patterson led the rushing attack with 86 yards on 10 carries. Iowa gained a total of 235 yards on 51 plays in the game. On defense, they allowed 203 passing yards and 87 rushing yards.
Offensively, the Hawkeyes are averaging 259.5 yards per game. They have committed 7 penalties for 50 yards. Iowa has rushed for 100.0 yards per game and thrown for a total of 319 yards this season. They are scoring an average of 22.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Hawkeyes have given up an average of 101.5 rushing yards per game and 208.0 passing yards per game. They have allowed 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Based on the odds, our pick for tonight’s game is the Western Michigan Broncos +24.
