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Super Bowl 47: What Time Is The Big Game, Odds, Predictions and More

The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers face off in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday. Iowa ties include the Harbaugh brothers, Aldon Smith, Marshall Yanda and Kelechi Osemele.

When the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers meet in Super Bowl 47, there will be no shortage of Iowa story lines.

Super Bowl for Iowans

1. The coaches

The coaches of both teams used to live in Iowa. It's not as random as it might seem. Jim Harbaugh, coach of the 49ers, and John Harbaugh, coach of the Ravens, are brothers. It will be the first time brothers have faced off in the Super Bowl.

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The Harbaughs lived in Iowa City for three years from 1971-1973, when dad Jack Harbaugh was an assistant football coach at University of Iowa. The Harbaughs lived in a home on the west side of town and the boys attended Iowa City Catholic Grade School, the Iowa City Press-Citizen reports.

2. Ravens offensive line

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Two of the staples on the offensive line, which some say is a key reason for the Raven's success, went to college in Iowa.

Both both guards are Iowa products.

Marshall Yanda, on the right side, attended University of Iowa. He's a Pro Bowl player and considered one of the best at his position. On the left side is rookie Kelechi Osemele, who played at Iowa State University.

They are somewhat less known but just as valuable as fellow line mate Michael Oher, who was the focus of the movie "The Blind Side."

3. 49ers defensive star

Aldon Smith, the star outside linebacker for San Francisco, lived in Cedar Rapids and attended school at Cedar Rapids Washington.

Smith had the NFL record for quarterback sacks when he hit a late season dry spell. Analysts say Aldon Smith's output on Super Bowl Sunday could be a key to victory for the 49ers.

The Game

Who: San Francisco 49ers v. Baltimore Ravens.

Where: Superdome in New Orleans.

TV Schedule: Super Bowl coverage on CBS begins at 5 p.m. central time, and kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. central on CBS.

Betting Lines: San Francisco is favored by 3.5 points. The over/under on total points is 47.5.

Tickets: Good luck.

Previews:

Super Bowl XLVII Preview: Which Team Has the Upper Hand

Super Bowl XLVII Preview: Key Underrated Matchups To Watch

Follow full coverage of the XLVII Super Bowl from CBS Sports.

An orangutan has predicted the winner of the XLVII Super Bowl -- who did he pick?

Where to Watch

If you want to get out of the house to watch the game in Johnston, here's a few places to try:

  • Okoboji Grill, 8481 Birchwood Court,
  • Pickett's Pub, 6014 Northwest 59th Court
  • Legends American Grill, 8460 Birchwood Court
  • Escape Lounge, 8843 Northpark Court
  • Doc's Lounge 8805 Chambery Boulevard
  • Joe's Pub, 5500 Merle Hay Road
  • The Boat House, 7695 Northwest Beaver Drive
  • The Cab, 8460 Birchwood Court

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