John Steppe

Whether it was Spencer Petras or Alex Padilla under center, Iowa’s offense couldn’t keep up with No. 2 Michigan in the Big Ten championship game.

With plenty at stake in Saturday’s Big Ten championship game, Michigan outplayed Iowa on both sides of the ball and won 42-3.

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell has been an omnipresent force on the Hawkeyes’ defense in 2021.

The Hawkeyes are well aware of the challenge Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson will bring in Saturday’s Big Ten championship game.

Iowa’s offensive line and first-down defense will be key areas for the Hawkeyes as they pursue their first outright Big Ten title since 1985.

John Steppe, Tom Kakert and Angelique Chenglis break down the Iowa-Michigan Big Ten championship game on Hawk Off The Press.

Iowa’s improvements on the offensive line helped running back Tyler Goodson experience a highly-productive last month of the regular season.

Iowa’s Tyler Linderbaum, Kyler Schott, Tyler Goodson and Sam LaPorta earned spots on the three all-Big Ten teams.

Iowa is savoring a rare Big Ten championship game berth, but the Hawkeyes are also working to “win the sucker.”

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed Tuesday that Deuce Hogan will enter the transfer portal. The high-profile recruit played in only one game at Iowa.

Eleven Iowa players earned all-conference recognition on defense or special teams.

Aidan Hutchinson and Hassan Haskins are among the Michigan players who could cause problems for Iowa in Saturday’s Big Ten championship game.

Spencer Petras is the starting quarterback on Iowa’s two-deep depth chart released Monday afternoon.

Iowa has a few unknowns ahead of taking on Michigan in the Big Ten championship game although Kirk Ferentz is aware the Wolverines are a “tough team to prepare for.”

John Steppe and Mike Hlas talk about Iowa’s Big Ten West title and the upcoming matchup against Michigan on a special edition of Hawk Off the Press.