The Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2) take on a fellow Big Ten foe when they visit the Michigan State Spartans (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Spartan Stadium.
This matchup will be available on NBC.
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When is Iowa vs. Michigan State and when does it start?
This game between the Hawkeyes and Spartans will happen on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Be ready to see the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Iowa Stats & Insights
The Hawkeyes enter the matchup after winning 40-16 over the Washington Huskies in their last game on Oct. 12.
Iowa is totaling 357.5 yards per game offensively this season (94th in the FBS), and are surrendering 316.0 yards per game (26th) on defense.
The Hawkeyes have been a bottom-25 pass offense this year, ranking eighth-worst with 134.7 passing yards per contest. On defense, they are ranked 76th in the FBS (219.7 passing yards allowed per game).
Iowa has been a handful for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (12th-best with 222.8 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (14th-best with 96.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
On defense, the Hawkeyes have been a top-25 unit, ranking 23rd-best by surrendering only 17.7 points per game. They rank 63rd on offense (29.2 points per game).
Michigan State Stats & Insights
The Spartans’ last game was a 31-10 loss to the Oregon Ducks.
From an offensive perspective, Michigan State is generating 351.3 total yards per contest (101st-ranked). It ranks 37th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (330.3 total yards given up per game).
With 229.7 passing yards per game on offense, the Spartans rank 67th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 45th, surrendering 199.0 passing yards per contest.
From an offensive angle, Michigan State is putting up 121.7 rushing yards per game (100th-ranked). It ranks 56th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (131.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
The Spartans rank 18th-worst in points per game (19.8), but they’ve been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 43rd in the FBS with 21.0 points surrendered per contest.
Iowa Key Players to Watch
Cade McNamara has 794 passing yards (132.3 ypg) to lead Iowa, completing 63.2% of his passes and collecting five touchdown passes and three interceptions this season.
Kaleb Johnson has carried the ball 118 times for a team-high 937 yards (156.2 per game), with 12 touchdowns this year.
This season Jaziun Patterson has racked up 33 carries for 154 yards (25.7 per game) and one touchdown.
Jacob Gill’s team-leading 169 receiving yards (33.8 yards per game) have come on 16 receptions with one touchdown.
Luke Lachey has grabbed 19 passes for 156 yards (26.0 yards per game) this year.
Reece Vander Zee’s 11 catches have netted him 129 yards (21.5 ypg) and two touchdowns.
Michigan State Key Players to Watch
Aidan Chiles has 1,212 passing yards (202.0 ypg) to lead Michigan State, completing 56.2% of his passes and throwing five touchdown passes and nine interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 124 rushing yards (20.7 ypg) on 44 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
Kay’Ron Adams has carried the ball 67 times for a team-high 338 yards (56.3 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
This season Nathan Carter has taken 58 carries for 245 yards (40.8 per game) and one touchdown.
Nick Marsh’s 320 receiving yards (53.3 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s registered 16 receptions and one touchdown.
Montorie Foster has totaled 274 receiving yards (45.7 yards per game) and one touchdown, hauling in 22 passes this year.
Jack Velling’s 19 grabs are good enough for 238 yards (39.7 ypg).
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