Iowa-Michigan State Statistical Analysis

Here’s a quick comparison of the stats going into Saturday’s game between Iowa and Michigan State. The Hawkeye defense will be tested by Michigan State’s top-25 ranked rushing attack led by the talented Javon Ringer. Here is the full breakdown: Category Michigan State NCAA Rank Iowa NCAA Rank Rushing Off. 203.4 25 186.2 35 Passing Off. 198.6 77 209.2 65 Total Off. 402.0 42 395.4 45 Scoring Off. 31.0 42 28.4 58 Rushing Def. 123.4 44 100.4 28 Pass Defense 229.6 86 182.0 36 Pass Eff. Def. 105.47 29 94.24 7 Total Defense 353.0 63 282.4 20 Scoring Defense 16.8 28 10.2 4 TO Margin +1.0 20 0.0 58 Iowa still has solid ranks on the defensive side of the ball despite back-to-back losses. Of course, those numbers may be a bit misleading considering the Hawkeyes’ three wins have come against Maine, Florida International, and Iowa State. Not exactly college football's elite. After a season opening loss at California, the Spartans’ have won four straight games and rushed for over 200 yards as a team in all four of those wins.