Iowa football vs. Michigan State game time, TV, live stream, storylines

After suffering its first loss at Penn State last week, Iowa (3-1, 0-1) returns to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday to host Michigan State (2-2, 0-1) in Big Ten football. Here’s what you need to know.

Iowa vs. Michigan State storylines

3 keys: Iowa needs to get the passing game going, boast an effective defensive front against Nate Carter and win the turnover battle. Here’s the analysis from John Steppe.

Gameday feature: Jay Higgins is continuing Iowa’s trend of stellar middle linebackers.

Hlas column: So far, Cade McNamara’s Iowa band is playing its same old sad song.

Michigan State perspective: The Spartans are trying to make something of a football season that has turned chaotic.

Fun Facts: Iowa is 14-7 all-time in home night games. Here are 20 things to know about Saturday’s matchup.

Data analysis: Iowa has shown slight improvement in yards per play, but still is in the cellar of college football.

Iowa vs. Michigan State predictions

Line: Iowa -10.5

Mike Hlas: Iowa 24, Michigan State 9

John Steppe: Iowa 20, Michigan State 6

Jeff Johnson: Iowa 3, Michigan State 2

Rob Gray: Iowa 20, Michigan State 14

Beth Malicki: Iowa 20, Michigan State 17

Todd Brommelkamp: Iowa 20, Michigan State 9

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How to watch Iowa vs. Michigan State (Sept. 30, 2023)

Kickoff time: 6:37 p.m. (CT)

TV channel: NBC

Live stream: Peacock

TV announcers: Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Kathryn Tappen (sideline)

Radio: Hawkeye Radio Network | SiriusXM Channel 85