(Tigerhawk Mural in Iowa City, Iowa - KIWA Staff Photo)Iowa City, Iowa (RI) — Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz hopes the Hawkeyes finally have the offensive firepower to keep pace with Michigan.
The Wolverines have won the last four meetings, and Iowa has scored a combined 20 points in those games — a stretch that includes two blowout losses in the Big Ten Championship.
The 17th-ranked Hawkeyes visit the 18th-ranked Wolverines on Saturday in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Ferentz says Michigan’s defense has been impressive during a 3-0 start.
A young Iowa defense will face its toughest test yet against Wolverine sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood.
Ferentz says the injury situation is improving. Defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne has returned to practice after a knee injury suffered against UNI. Running backs Kamari Moulton and L.J. Phillips, along with tight end D.J. Vonnahme, all missed Saturday’s game due to injury.
We’ll have full coverage of Iowa’s trip to 18th‑ranked Michigan on KIWA FM 105.3. Pregame coverage is set for 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, with kickoff at 2:30.
