Michigan vs. Iowa final score, results: Hassan Haskins, Blake Corum lead Michigan to first Big Ten championship since 2004

Jake Aferiat

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Michigan vs. Iowa final score, results: Hassan Haskins, Blake Corum lead Michigan to first Big Ten championship since 2004 image

It took seven years, but Jim Harbaugh has led his alma mater back to national prominence. The No. 2 Wolverines routed No. 13 Iowa 42-3 on Saturday in the 2021 Big Ten championship game to earn a berth in the College Football Playoff and capture the program's first conference title since 2004.

Michigan got off to a hot start, jumping out to a 14-0 lead after a 67-yard touchdown run by Blake Corum and a 75-yard TD completion from Donovan Edwards to Roman Wilson off a double pass. They were held in check after that, taking a 14-3 lead to the locker room at halftime.

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But the Wolverines came alive and the Hawkeyes sputtered in the second half, with Michigan scoring 28 unanswered points. The Wolverines ended up overpowering the Hawkeyes, outgaining them 461-279 for the game while averaging 7.4 yards per play and registering 21 first downs.

Michigan scored touchdowns on four of its final five drives, while Iowa punted on seven of its last nine drives. The Wolverines also opted for a by-committee approach in both the run and the pass games, using eight different rushers and 10 different receivers. No single rusher or receiver eclipsed 100 yards. Hassan Haskins rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries and caught three passes for 22 yards.

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And while Michigan's usually stout defense kept Iowa off the field, it didn't put up the gaudy numbers it has in recent weeks. The Wolverines registered just one sack and just four tackles for loss.

Michigan is all but assured of make the College Football Playoff; it's just a matter of where the Wolverines are seeded after No. 1 Georgia's loss to Alabama in the SEC title game.

Sporting News tracked live scores and updates throughout the 2021 Big Ten championship game. Follow below for complete coverage.

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Michigan vs. Iowa score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Michigan 14 0 7 21 42
Iowa 3 0 0 0 3

Michigan vs. Iowa live updates, highlights from 2021 Big Ten championship

Final: Michigan 42, Iowa 3

11:40 p.m.:  The final minutes tick away in Lucas Oil Stadium and Michigan leaves Indianapolis with its first Big Ten title since 2004 and a berth in the College Football Playoff.

11:38 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN MICHIGAN.  Michigan caps off a six play, 36-yard drive with 1:25 left as Donovan Edwards finds the end zone from a yard out.  Michigan 42, Iowa 3  and with that, the Wolverines are slated to be Big Ten champions.

11:32 p.m.: INTERCEPTION MICHIGAN.  The Wolverines take back over on offense at the Iowa 37 with 4:23 left in the game. This one's all academic now as Michigan is primed to win the Big Ten title and head to the college football playoff up 35-3.

11:26 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN MICHIGAN.  With 5:24 left and on third-and-goal, McNamara throws it back shoulder to Erick All who comes down with it.  Michigan 35, Iowa 3.

11:26 p.m.:  Cornelius Johnson takes it 17 yards to the Iowa 10 and a Corum run now puts the Wolverines on the Iowa 5.

11:25 p.m.:  History on the line for the Wolverines if they hang on.

11:23 p.m.:  Haskins takes it for runs of 11 yards and 4 yards to the Iowa 27.

11:22 p.m.:  McNamara throws it on a dime 38 yards downfield to tight Erick All. Michigan across midfield to the 42

11:17 p.m.:  Once again, Iowa punts it away, this time on their own 30. Michigan takes over inside its own 20.

11:09 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN MICHIGAN.  Once again, Hassan Haskins punches it in and Michigan seems well on its way to the Big Ten title.  Michigan 28, Iowa 3  with 11:16 left in the game.

11:08 p.m.:  JJ McCarthy comes in at QB and runs it for 8 yards and then 5 to set up a first down.

11:02 p.m.:  The two sides trade punts to start the fourth but Michigan blocks the punt. The Wolverines will take back over at the Iowa 28.

10:57 p.m.:  The fourth quarter starts with a punt from Michigan's 13 and it goes 61 yards to the Iowa 23. That's where the Hawkeyes will take over.

End third quarter: Michigan 21, Iowa 3

10:51 p.m.:  The third quarter draws to a close with Michigan up 21-3, but the Wolverines are looking at third-and-15 from their own 10.

10:47 p.m.:  Iowa turns it over on downs on the Michigan 8 after failing to convert on fourth down. Michigan takes back over backed up to its own end zone.

10:45 p.m.:  After committing to the run, Padilla passes it three straight times for 8 and 10 yards. A run for 5 makes it third-and-4 from the Michigan 9 for the Hawkeyes.

10:42 p.m.:  Iowa runs it four straight times for gains of 3, 6, 10 and 4 and they're now well past midfield and looking at second-and-6 from the Michigan 33.

10:39:  Padilla's first completion of the game is to who else but tight end Sam LaPorta. This one for 17 yards and the first down. Iowa now at its own 44.

10:36 p.m.:  Down three scores with 8:23 left in the third, Kirk Ferentz is making a change at QB for the Hawkeyes, bringing in Alex Padilla.

10:31 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN MICHIGAN.  Hassan Haskins punches it in from 4 yards out. A 10-play drive capped off with a touchdown. Michigan ran it nine times.  Michigan 21, Iowa 3  with 8:23 left in the third quarter.

10:30 p.m.:  McNamara throws a rope 27 yards to Luke Schoonmaker to make it first-and-goal from the 4.

10:26 p.m.:  Thanks to a defensive holding against Iowa, Michigan has now crossed midfield to the Iowa 45.

10:24 p.m.:  Iowa once again punts it away. This one to open the quarter. Michigan takes over at its own 18.

10:22 p.m.:  Petras hits LaPorta for 11 yards and the first down.

10:20 p.m.:  Iowa starts the third quarter with two straight incompletions. Third-and-10 from their 25 upcoming for the Hawkeyes.

Halftime: Michigan 14, Iowa 3

9:52 p.m.: INTERCEPTION IOWA.  The Hawkeyes pick it off on the goal line as time expires in the first half.  They won the coin toss and deferred, meaning they'll start with the ball in the second half.

9:51 p.m.:  The clock stops with 11 seconds left in the first half as Michigan tries to enter halftime with more points on the board.

9:49 p.m.:  Iowa picks up 7 to make it fourth-and-13, but the Hawkeyes punt it away. Michigan takes back over at their 33 with 51 seconds left in the first half.

9:47 p.m.:  Aidan Hutchinson picks up the sack on second down to make it third-and-20 with 1:11 left. Hutchinson had three sacks against both Penn State and last week against Ohio State.

9:45 p.m.:  Three straight incompletions for Michigan and then a sack for a loss of 9 on third down means the Wolverines punt it away on fourth-and-16. It goes for a touchback and the Hakweyes take over at their own 25 with 1:21 left in the second quarter.

9:42 p.m.:  The Wolverines convert on third and long as McNamara takes it himself for 14 yards on the designed QB run to the Michigan 33. Hassan Haskins follows that up with a 13 yard run of his own to the Michigan 46. Wolverines approaching midfield.

9:41 p.m.:  Following a tackle for loss and an incompletion, it's now third-and-12 for the Wolverines. 

9:40 p.m.:  McNamara completes it to Edwards for 11 yards and Michigan is up to its own 20, now in far more manageable field position.

9:35 p.m.:  Petras dials up an impressive throw on third down, picking up 13 and crossing midfield to the Michigan 49. However, it's not enough for the first and the Hawkeyes punt it away and Michigan backed up to its own 9.

9:35 p.m.:  After the review, no targeting against the Wolverines. Remains third-and-17 from the 38 for the Hawkeyes.

9:32 p.m.:  The previous play with the hold against Iowa is under review, potentially for targeting against Michigan.

9:31 p.m.:  On third-and-7, Petras takes off and scrambles for 10 yards and takes a nasty hit at the end. But it comes back for an offensive holding. Now third-and-17 from the Iowa 38 for the Hawkeyes.

9:29 p.m.:  Iowa regains possession at their own 45.

9:24 p.m.:  A quick and uninspiring drive for the Wolverines. They go three-and-out from their own 3 and will punt it away, but Michigan calls a timeout first.

9:23 p.m.:  Michigan takes over at its own 3 to start this drive.

9:18 p.m.:  It's now third-and-8 following a 4 yard gain from Tyler Goodson. Hawkeyes are now just 1-of-7 on third down on the day. The Hawkeyes punt from the Michigan 44.

9:17 p.m.:  Petras completes it to Charlie Jones for 13 to put Iowa across midfield to the Michigan 46.

9:15 p.m.:  Michigan will punt it away too as the Wolverines started that drive at their own 6. Iowa takes over at its own 40 after a loss of 7 for Iowa on the return.

9:10 p.m.:  Iowa unsurprisingly punts it away after gaining 7 yards on third down. MIchigan takes over at its own 6 following the punt.

9:09 p.m.:  The Hawkeyes get hit with a big penalty of their own, driving them back 15. It's now third-and-20 from their own 40.

9:06 p.m.:  Iowa starts the second quarter looking at third-and-8 but an unsportsmanlike against Michigan moves the Hawkeyes up to midfield.

End first quarter: Michigan 14, Iowa 3

9:00 p.m.:  INTERCEPTION IOWA.  The Hawkeyes continue to lead the nation in interceptions as McNamara's pass is tipped to Jack Campbell, stifling any Michigan momentum from the big run. Hakweyes take over at their 33 with 17 seconds left in the first.

8:59 p.m.:  Following the field goal, Michigan gets another big running play, this one a 29-yard run for AJ Henning to the Michigan 46.

8:56 p.m.:  FIELD GOAL IOWA.  The Hawkeyes do indeed get on the board with a 22-yard chip shot to make it an 11-point game.  Michigan 14, Iowa 3  with 1:26 left in the first.

8:54 p.m.:  Iowa picks up a big gain as Petras hits Charlie Jones for 28 to the Michigan 9. Hawkeyes marching here but need points after Michigan's 1-play TD drive last time out.

8:53 p.m.:  On third-and-7, Iowa converts easily as Petras hits LaPorta again. Gain of 10 and the Hawkeyes are at the Michigan 40.

8:52 p.m. :  Petras hits Luke Lachey for 22 yards to the Iowa 47. A gain of three puts the Hawkeyes at midfield exactly. Third-and-7 from the 50 upcoming.

8:49 p.m.:   TOUCHDOWN MICHIGAN.  On the first play of the drive, Michigan dials up the flea flicker as Donovan Edwards launches a 75-yard bomb to Roman Wilson to make it a two score game. Edwards, a running back, displays impressive arm talent and hits Wilson in stride.  Michigan 14, Iowa 0  with 5:27 left.

8:45 p.m. :  The Hawkeyes go three-and-out as Tory Taylor punts it away and Michigan takes over at the 25 looking to expand its lead.

8:43 p.m.:  Iowa takes over at its own 25 following the touchdown. They reached the Michigan 15 last drive, but missed a 33-yard field goal that would've put them up 3-0.

8:35 p.m.:  TOUCHDOWN MICHIGAN.  Jim Harbaugh calls on Blake Corum as a change of pace back and it pays off as he takes it 67 yards to the house for the score. Backup QB JJ McCarthy serves as the lead blocker.  Michigan 7, Iowa 0  with 6:38 left in the first.

8:34 p.m.:  Michigan starts its second drive of the game at its own 20 but is quickly staring at third-and-3 from the 27 and the Wolverines convert. Cade McNamara hits Donovan Edwards out of the backfield for 6 yards.

8:29 p.m.:  Iowa gets to the Michigan 15 but after a three-and-out, opts to kick the 33-yard field goal only to miss wide right. Remains a tie game at 0-0 and the Wolverines catch a big break on Iowa's opening drive.

8:27 p.m.:  Petras hits LaPorta again, this time for 21. Iowa's known for its tight ends, and LaPorta is just the latest in a long line of successful ones. Now first-and-10 for the Hawkeyes from the 17.

8:25 p.m.:  On third-and-7, Petras airs it out downfield and it falls complete, but Michigan gets hit for a defensive pass interference. Moves the Hawkeyes up to the Michigan 40 now looking at first-and-10.

8:23 p.m.:  Spencer Petras hits tight end Sam LaPorta for 15 yards and then running back Tyler Goodson takes it for 2. Hawkeyes nearing midfield, looking at second-and-8 from their own 43.

8:20 p.m.:  The Wolverines go three-and-out early and punt it away from their own 33. Iowa takes over at its 26 for its opening drive.

8:19 p.m.:  The opening kickoff goes for a touchback. Michigan starts at its own 25.

8:17 p.m.:  Iowa wins the toss and defers. Michigan starts the game on offense.

What channel is Michigan vs. Iowa on today?

  • TV channel: Fox
  • Live stream: Fox Sports App | fuboTV

The 2021 Big Ten title game will air on Fox in prime time. Gus Johnson will man play-by-play while Joel Klatt will offer analysis and Jenny Taft will report from the sidelines. 

Michigan vs. Iowa start time

  • Date: Saturday, Dec. 4
  • Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET 

The Big Ten championship game will kick off at 8 p.m from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. 

College football schedule Week 14

Saturday, Dec. 4

Game Time (ET) TV channel
Big 12: No. 5 Oklahoma State vs. No. 9 Baylor (AT&T Stadium) Noon ABC, fuboTV
MAC: Kent State vs. Northern Illinois (Ford Field) Noon ESPN, fuboTV
MWC: Utah State at No. 19 San Diego State 3 p.m. Fox, fuboTV
Sun Belt: App State at No. 24 Louisiana 3:30 p.m. ESPN, fuboTV
SEC: No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 3 Alabama (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) 4 p.m. CBS, Paramount+, fuboTV
AAC: No. 21 Houston at No. 4 Cincinnati 4 p.m. ABC, fuboTV
Big Ten: No. 2 Michigan vs. No. 13 Iowa (Lucas Oil Stadium) 8 p.m. Fox, fuboTV
ACC: No. 15 Pitt vs. No. 16 Wake Forest (Bank of America Stadium) 8 p.m. ABC, fuboTV
USC at Cal* 11 p.m. FS1, fuboTV
* Game postponed from its original date of Nov. 13 because of COVID-19 issues with Cal's team.

Jake Aferiat