Iowa beat Michigan with a touchdown on its final possession Saturday, prompting Maize n Brew readers to sum up the loss in three words. Many blamed penalties and coaching decisions, while some also praised the Wolverines’ talent and receiving corps.
A costly penalty on Iowa’s last possession kept the offense on the field. Fans also questioned Michigan’s decision to go for it on fourth-and-1 at Iowa’s 18 rather than kick a field goal. Through four games, Michigan had 32 penalties for 289 yards, averaging 72.3 per game; the article describes it as one of the Big Ten’s most heavily penalized teams.
Michigan gained 276 yards passing and 153 rushing and reached the red zone four times. JJ Buchanan led the receiving group with 130 yards and two touchdowns on five catches; Andrew Marsh had seven catches for 106 yards. Some commenters saw the receivers’ performances as a bright spot.
