After facing two narrow defeats against ranked teams, the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-4) are set to host the Michigan State Spartans (3-7) for their final home game of the season on Saturday afternoon. This matchup comes as Michigan State struggles through a challenging season, having lost seven consecutive games and failing to secure a win in the Big Ten Conference, with an 0-7 record.
Iowa’s recent game saw them unable to maintain a 21-7 lead, ultimately falling to then-No. 18 USC in a 26-21 finish, dropping their conference record to 4-3. In that game, quarterback Mark Gronowski showcased his versatility, passing for a touchdown, running for a score, and making a reception for another touchdown, completing 12 of his 19 passes for 132 yards. Running back Kamari Moulton also made a notable impact with 90 rushing yards, while wide receiver Dayton Howard contributed with a touchdown catch.
On the other hand, Michigan State struggled offensively in their last outing, losing 28-10 to Penn State. Although they initially took a 10-7 lead thanks to a 57-yard touchdown run from Elijah Tau-Tolliver, they failed to score again as the game progressed. Tau-Tolliver’s total included 79 rushing yards on six carries, while he also added eight receptions for 73 yards. The Spartans’ offensive output was limited to just 229 yards overall.
This Saturday’s matchup is significant as Michigan State won the previous encounter between the teams, securing a 32-20 victory at home last year. However, historically, Iowa leads in their all-time series against the Spartans, with a record of 25 wins, 23 losses, and 2 ties.
Fans of college football should not miss this exciting game, and it will be available for live streaming on platforms like Fubo, which features extensive coverage of college football games across major networks.