Clash number two of the Big 10 vs. the ACC in this years bowl games. The first time it was Wisconsin beating Miami as underdogs. Iowa who is 10-3 vs. teams with a winning record and is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 bowl games and non-conference games. They are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 bowl games as underdogs.

While these two have not played a common opponent this year I have found a couple of connections that should make you feel good about playing the under dog. Iowa beat Wisconsin 20-10 who I mentioned took care of Miami and Miami beat Georgia Tech. Also Iowa beat Penn State who beat LSU who destroyed Georgia Tech in their bowl game last year 38-3. Georgia Tech is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 bowl games as a favorite.

To beat Georgia Tech you need good linebackers, lots of discipline and time to prepare. That's exactly what Iowa possesses in this spot here. The only team that had more than a week to get ready for Georgia Tech was Miami and Miami was able to limit the Yellow Jackets to a season low 95 yards. Iowa certainly has a group of linebackers including possibly the best LB in college football in Pat Angerer. Angerer has come up with big games in big moments and was 5th in the nation in tackles. He had 14 against Penn State, 13 against Ohio State, and 16 against Minnesota. I would not be surprised if we see 20 from him tonight.

Now many are saying and feeling that Iowa can not keep up with Georgia Tech, and that's why they lose, well I'm here to tell you Georgia Tech's defense is not as good as it appears. It has benefited from being on the field for long periods of times and weak competition. They have faced three out of conference teams with terrible offensive rankings in Georgia, Vanderbilt, and Miss State. All three games they gave up 30 or more points proving that Iowa's offense should be able to move the chains more than you think especially with their QB Ricky Stanzi who was 9-0 as a starter this year returning from his ankle injury.

Iowa's defense has been the staple of this teams success and this will be the best defense Georgia Tech faces all year. Ranked #10 in total defense and #9 in points allowed Iowa has faced a challenging schedule that has Ohio State and Penn State. Regardless look for a low scoring game.

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