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Iowa's defense vs. Michigan's offense ... When Worlds Collide
Mike Hlas Oct. 5, 2010 11:42 am
It's still 11 days before the Iowa-Michigan football game in Ann Arbor, but let's look at a few raw numbers.
Iowa: No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense (10.2 points per game) and No. 5 in total defense (242.2 yards per game).
Michigan: No. 9 in scoring offense (41.4 points per game) and No. 2 in total offense (565 yards per game).
Iowa: Tied for No. 1 in the nation in red zone conversions defense (6 scores in 12 tries, 50 percent, 4 touchdowns).
Michigan: 20-for-22 in red zone conversions, with 19 touchdowns.
Iowa: No. 2 in rushing defense (63.2 yards per game)
Michigan: No. 3 in rushing offense (324.4 yards per game)
Iowa: No. 8 in yards allowed per play (4.07)
Michigan: No. 1 in yards per play (8.1)
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