Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: Complete Game Preview
Michigan was seconds away from a three-game losing streak last week, but Brendan Gibbons’ 26-yard field goal with two seconds left in regulation extended the game to overtime against Northwestern. It took three overtimes, but Michigan came away with a 27-19 victory.
On Saturday, Iowa (6-4, 3-3 Big Ten) hosts Michigan (7-3, 3-3) on Senior Day after a bye last week. Iowa’s last game was a 38-14 victory over Purdue.
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Can Freshman Running Back Derrick Green Save the Season?
The main problem plaguing the Michigan running attack is poor blocking by the offensive line. Derrick Green had success against Northwestern, but results against Iowa and Ohio State will prove whether the Michigan running attack is truly fixed.
Can Green duplicate his performance versus Iowa and Ohio State?
Michigan’s season depends on it.
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Michigan sends the game to overtime
Michigan vs. Northwestern: OT Drama Hides Wolverines’ Offensive Flaws
Michigan still hopes to win 10 games this season and desperately needed a victory after two consecutive losses.
The game was a victory, but the Michigan offense is still searching for ways to protect Gardner and consistently move the ball behind a lackluster offensive line.
With only two games remaining, including a season finale with Ohio State, those answers can’t come soon enough.