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5 questions for Michigan Football against Iowa

By Cameron Stokes

Michigan running back Blake Corum runs for a touchdown against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.
Michigan running back Blake Corum runs for a touchdown against Iowa during the first half of the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. /
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Sep 24, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Can Michigan limit the turnovers on offense?

If there is one thing that Iowa does better than pretty much no other defense, it would be getting turnovers.

Iowa already has forced seven turnovers this season and has a corner in the backend who has three interceptions already in Cooper DeJean.

Iowa’s defense lives off turnovers, accruing 1.3 interceptions per game on average. Iowa’s defense is their offense, having already returned multiple interceptions for touchdowns through four weeks.

J.J. McCarthy will arguably need to have his cleanest game of the season on Saturday and not force anything if it’s not there. That means no fumbling and no being careless with the football. JJ needs to take what the defense gives him, and move on to fight on another down.

If J.J. plays a clean game, Michigan football should beat Iowa handily.

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