Michigan football shuts out Iowa to win Big Ten championship

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs against Iowa during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil celebrates a forced fumble during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs for a touchdown during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy and wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy celebrate U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Leon Franklin celebrates U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan co-defensive coordinator Steve Clinkscale, right, talks to players at a timeout during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, right, talks to defensive back Mike Sainristil at a timeout during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan defensive end Braiden McGregor (17) and defensive end Jaylen Harrell, center, celebrate a play during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan linebacker Michael Barrett, right, lifts up defensive back Ja'Den McBurrows after a play during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson runs against Iowa during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Kalel Mullings runs during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh high-fives offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore after a play during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga makes a catch against Michigan defensive back Rod Moore (9) during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy looks to pass against Iowa during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan place kicker James Turner attempts a field goal during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins celebrates U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs against Iowa defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) during the second half of U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum high-fives fans to celebrate U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh waves at fans to celebrate U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards celebrate U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan players celebrate U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates defensive back Mike Sainristil (0), who was named MVP, after U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis.

(From left) Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil, offensive lineman Zak Zinter and defensive end Josaiah Stewart raise the trophy after U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis.

Michigan offensive lineman Trevor Keegan and coach Jim Harbaugh after U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis.

The Michigan players chase coach Jim Harbaugh with the water cooler after U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) and coach Jim Harbaugh celebrate after U-M's 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis.

Michigan defensive end Jaylen Harrell pressures Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards runs against Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards runs against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland drops a pass intended for him against Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter watches a play against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil celebrates a play against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan defensive back Makari Paige (7) tries to block a pass from Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy slips and falls at a play against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant celebrates a tackle against Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann tackles Iowa running back Leshon Williams during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann celebrates a tackle against Iowa running back Leshon Williams during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant tackles Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan punt return Semaj Morgan runs against Iowa Iowa defensive back Koen Entringer during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan punt return Semaj Morgan runs against Iowa Iowa defensive back Koen Entringer during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards runs against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches a play against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan punt return Semaj Morgan runs against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy looks to pass against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs for a touchdown against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum celebrates a touchdown against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan fans celebrate a play made by punt return Semaj Morgan against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan punt return Semaj Morgan runs against Iowa during the first half the Big Ten championship game at Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan place kicker James Turner attempts a field goal against Iowa during the first half the Big Ten championship game at Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh walks on the field for a timeout against Iowa during the first half the Big Ten championship game at Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy looks to pass against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs against Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins and defensive lineman Logan Lee during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy looks to pass against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum celebrates a touchdown against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Luca Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Benjamin Hall warms up before the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson has a little fun working on his soccer moves during warmups before the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum warms up before the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards warms up before the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins gets a hug from his grandmother Janet Snow before the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy and head coach Jim Harbaugh take the field for warmups before the Big Ten championship game vs. Iowa at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches quarterback J.J. McCarthy warm up before the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches quarterback J.J. McCarthy warm up before the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan fans cheer for the Wolverines at warm up before the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy high-fives fans at warm up before the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara, center, and tight end Erick All, right, talk to Michigan quarterback Davis Warren during warmups before the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches quarterback J.J. McCarthy warm up before the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum takes the field for warm up before the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan running back Blake Corum takes a selfie with fans at warm up before the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches quarterback J.J. McCarthy warm up before the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore watches warm up before the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.