Grading Iowa’s performance against Michigan
Iowa defense was good, but the offense could have performed better.
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley falls to the turf during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019.
October 6, 2019
Offense- D
Iowa’s offense against Michigan in one word: bad.
Nate Stanley threw 3 interceptions, and he was under pressure all game, leading to 8 sacks for the Wolverine defense.
Seemingly every time the offensive line looked back after a play, it found Stanley on the ground.
Tyler Goodson showed his ability to help in the passing game, recording a team-high 62 receiving yards.
Everything else, however, needs work.
Defense- A
Iowa’s defense did everything it could to keep the Hawkeyes in the game.
Even when Mekhi Sargent fumbled on Iowa’s first offensive play, the defense put out the fire and held Michigan to a field goal. Other than one big play that led to a touchdown, it was nearly a flawless performance.
Geno Stone picked off a pass and made multiple NFL-caliber plays, and A.J. Epenesa found his way back to the stat sheet with a sack.
Special Teams- B
The Hawkeyes’ only points came from a 22-yard field goal from Keith Duncan, so that’s a boost for the special teams.
Michael Sleep-Dalton didn’t post his best performance as a Hawkeye, but it didn’t lead to any detrimental mistakes. His 28-yard punt wasn’t much help early, but his 56-yarder in the third quarter helped flip field position.
