Last week it was Michigan’s defense that was tested against a touted Maryland offense. This week it will flip with Michigan’s offense facing a tough task against Iowa’s vaunted defense. Here are three players that could change the game with standout performances on Saturday.
1. QB J.J. McCarthy
Any good offense starts and ends with the quarterback, and Michigan will need a good performance from McCarthy to keep the ball moving. Iowa’s defense is good at basically everything, but their run defense is especially stout. Their pass defense, however, has shown some cracks, with Rutgers throwing for 300 yards on them last weekend.