Indiana at Iowa

The Indiana Hoosiers will take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on the road to start the 2021 season. Indiana has elevated the program and last year accomplished a feat no prior Indiana team ever accomplished as they beat Michigan, Michigan State, and Penn State, in the same season. They will have the return of Michael Penix Jr. as he has recovered from a torn ACL. The defense will be anchored by All-American Micah McFadden. There are 17 starters back from a 6-2 team and expectations are running high in Bloomington. Iowa will be a strong defensive team, but QB Spencer Petras will have to improve a lot to win the big games, and this one is certainly a big one. Both teams are top 25 calibers, but I like the edge the Hoosiers have at QB in a close game. Take the points and make the play on Indiana.