24 January 2010

Michigan's Offense Tries to Throw the Game, But the Defense Is Up To the Challenge

Vladimir Emilien making a nice interception

Michigan's offense was constantly getting in their own way today, but in the end, Michigan's offense and defense were both much too strong for the Hawkeyes. Michigan would fumble the ball 4 times, lose 3 of them and throw an interception during the game. These 4 turnovers kept putting Michigan's defense in rough spots, but they pulled through. Michigan's 1st team defense only surrendered 3 points in Michigan's 45-17 victory @ Kinnick Stadium.

Michigan ran the ball well as they had 4 HBs gain at least 45 yards on the day. Starter Vincent Smith was the big gainer as he ran for 81 yards and 2 TDs on 13 carries. Michigan had 3 runs on the day for 20+ yards. QB Tate Forcier didn't throw the ball often, but when he did it was usually for a big gain as he threw for 203 yards on only 10 completions. Michigan's defense only allowed 267 yards on the day and they forced 2 turnovers themselves.

#3 Michigan will next play on the road again next week. This time they'll travel to Minnesota to try to retain the Little Brown Jug.


Game Statistics
CategoryMichiganIowa

Score4517
First Downs1814
Total Offense457267
Rushes-YDS-TD42-254-526-80-1
COMP-ATT-TD10-15-121-39-0
Passing YDS203187
Sacked31
3rd Down Conv6-94-15
4th Down Conv0-01-2
2pt Conv0-00-0
Redzone-TD-FG7-5-14-1-1
Turnovers42
Fumbles-Lost3-30-0
Intercepted12
PR Yds585
KR Yds55172
Total Yards570444
Punts-Average2-43.56-34.7
Penalties-YDS1-101-13
T.O.P.14:3213:28


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