Michigan football HC Kyle Whittingham breaks down Iowa defense, key concerns as Big Ten play begins

18-ranked Michigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham knows his team is about to face a significant challenge. The Wolverines will take on No. 17-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes this week in a matchup between two ranked Big Ten teams, and Whittingham expects a physical game against an Iowa defense that has been among the nation’s best early in the season. “I guess they’re leading the nation in defense right now,” Whittingham said. “Both total yards and in scoring D.” Whittingham also praised Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, whom he said he has crossed paths with a few times but doesn’t know well. “Great person and absolute rock-solid football coach,” Whittingham said. “He’s done it the right way for a lot of years.” Michigan enters the matchup coming off its most productive offensive performance of the season. The Wolverines gained more than 400 yards vs.

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