Back to the game.
This was Michigan's best showing since last year's Penn State game. The play-calling was pretty good and the offense executed well for the most part. None of the starters had a fumble, and Patterson's INT wasn't bad. The one concern I have on offense is in goal-line situations since they primarily scored on QB keepers to the outside, whereas last year they'd have put Ben Mason in (I don't think it would be a bad idea at this point to move him back to FB if he can lose enough weight).
The defense wasn't as good as the stats show, but it was they best they've played in awhile. They got to the QB, didn't commit any stupid penalties, didn't allow any really big plays, and played the run really well. They allowed some short passes that have burned Michigan in the past, and they didn't get any turnovers except on special teams, but no complaints otherwise. Nothing particularly notable on special teams.
Overall, this should give Michigan the confidence they needed. Iowa should be a close game, since both teams dominated Rutgers and Middle Tennessee now.
