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Reeling Michigan State Heads to Iowa With Jonathan Smith Under Intensifying Scrutiny

Betting markets heavily favor Iowa on Senior Day at Kinnick Stadium.

Overview

  • Michigan State arrives at 3-7 overall and 0-7 in the Big Ten on a seven-game skid that has ended bowl hopes.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
  • Iowa enters 6-4 (4-3 Big Ten) with a top-10 defense and standout special teams, and the Hawkeyes are roughly a 16.5-point favorite.
  • Redshirt freshman Alessio Milivojevic is poised for a third straight start after taking 12 sacks over the past two games, while previously benched Aidan Chiles could be available after a foot injury.
  • Recent previews suggest an Iowa victory would intensify external pressure on second-year coach Jonathan Smith, though his job status is not decided.