Michigan football vs Iowa grades: Lots of blame to go around
Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia grades Michigan football after the No. 18 Wolverines' 20-19 loss to No. 17 Iowa.
The Wolverines suffered a 20-19 loss to No. 17 Iowa in a Week 4 college football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. The offense, led by Bryce Underwood's career-high 276 passing yards, struggled to finish drives in the red zone, coming away with no points on two attempts. The defense dominated for three quarters but faltered late, allowing Iowa to score two touchdowns in the final 16:19.
Special teams had a mixed performance, with a fortunate 99-yard kickoff return setting up Iowa's first touchdown. Coaching decisions, particularly on offense and special teams, came under scrutiny, with penalties a recurring issue throughout the game. The loss leaves Michigan with a need to address consistency and turnover margin issues moving forward.
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