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Michigan Football: 3 overreactions from win over Iowa

By Nick Popio

Dec 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) celebrates with Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart (52) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten Championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) celebrates with Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart (52) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten Championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan offensive lineman Trevor Keegan and coach Jim Harbaugh after U-M’s 26-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. /

3. Michigan’s offensive line didn’t miss Zak Zinter

This is an extreme overreaction. Zinter is the heart and soul of not just the offensive line, but the entire team. He is a Michigan football legend and there is no arguing that statement. Karsen Barnhart and Trente Jones filled in quite admirably, but you just can’t replace such an experienced talent like Zinter with one guy.

The rushing aspect of the offense took a hit in his absence. J.J. McCarthy was sacked four times when he dropped back to pass. Drake Nugent got injured and as coach Harbaugh said in his presser he played on one leg. After going practically all season without any major injuries, time is catching up to Michigan’s good fortunes.

Alabama’s defensive line will bring an NFL-caliber test to the offensive line in the Rose Bowl. They have a first-rounder off the edge in Dallas Turner that Michigan football will have to account for. As we’ve seen over the years, the trenches are where Nick Saban’s teams can wear you down and break your will.

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Alabama is not an ideal matchup for Michigan, but the Tide are not built like they have been in the past. Michigan football is more in the mold of past Bama championship teams.

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