What Does Film Say About Michigan vs Iowa? | Preview & Prediction

In this video, I break down Michigan vs. Iowa from a personnel and scheme perspective, looking at the biggest individual matchups that could decide the game. We’re diving into Iowa’s offense against Michigan’s defense, Iowa’s defense against Michigan’s offense, and what the Wolverines need to exploit on both sides of the football. We start with Iowa’s offense and an offensive line that is extremely athletic and wants to get on the move. I break down Gennings Dunker, Logan Jones, Beau Stephens, Kade Pieper and Jack Dotzler, including where I think Michigan’s defensive front can create problems. We also look at Iowa’s run concepts, their use of split flow, play action and QB run, plus the Hawkeyes’ skill players including Kamari Moulton, LJ Phillips, Tony Diaz and DJ Vonnahme. At quarterback, Hank Brown brings another element Michigan has to account for. We talk about what Iowa asks him to do, his ability to make plays with his legs and how Michigan can defend Iowa’s QB run game without compromising the rest of the defense. Then we flip it around: MICHIGAN OFFENSE vs. IOWA DEFENSE. Iowa remains a disciplined, well-coached defense, but there are matchups Michigan can attack. We break down Bryce Hawthorne on the interior, Kenneth Merrieweather and Iose Epenesa off the EDGE, Iowa’s linebacker group led by Jayden Montgomery and Karson Sharar, and a secondary featuring Zach Lutmer. Where does Michigan have the size and athleticism advantage? Can Michigan create movement in the run game? Can Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines attack Iowa’s linebackers in space? And can Michigan’s offensive line hold up against an Iowa front that can create problems with its length and technique? I also give my biggest takeaways from the film and the matchups I’ll be watching when Michigan and Iowa finally take the field. TOPICS: • Michigan vs Iowa preview • Michigan vs Iowa film breakdown • Iowa personnel & scouting report • Bryce Underwood vs Iowa defense • Michigan offense vs Iowa defense • Iowa offense vs Michigan defense • Iowa offensive line film study • Gennings Dunker & Logan Jones • Kade Pieper & Jack Dotzler • Iowa run game & split-flow concepts • Hank Brown and Iowa’s QB run game • Kamari Moulton & LJ Phillips • Tony Diaz vs Michigan secondary • Bryce Hawthorne vs Michigan offensive line • Iose Epenesa & Iowa pass rush • Kenneth Merrieweather matchup • Jayden Montgomery & Karson Sharar • Michigan’s size advantage on the perimeter • Biggest matchups that could decide Michigan vs Iowa • What Michigan needs to do to beat Iowa This is a fascinating matchup of two physical Big Ten teams, and I think there are specific areas on BOTH sides of the ball where Michigan can create advantages — but also some areas where Iowa can make life extremely difficult if the Wolverines aren't disciplined. Subscribe for Michigan Football news, film breakdowns, reactions, previews and analysis throughout the 2026 season. GO BLUE! 〽️ Michigan Football | Michigan Wolverines | Michigan vs Iowa | Michigan Iowa | Michigan Football 2026 | Bryce Underwood | Iowa Football | Iowa Hawkeyes | Michigan Iowa Preview | Michigan vs Iowa Prediction | Michigan Football Film | Iowa Football Film | Hank Brown | Iose Epenesa | Gennings Dunker | Logan Jones | Kamari Moulton | LJ Phillips | Tony Diaz | Jayden Montgomery | Michigan Football News | Michigan Football Preview | Michigan Wolverines Football | Iowa Hawkeyes Football | Big Ten Football | College Football | CFB #MichiganFootball #GoBlue #MichiganWolverines #MichiganVsIowa #BryceUnderwood #IowaFootball #IowaHawkeyes #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #MichiganFootball #GoBlue #MichiganWolverines #BryceUnderwood #KyleWhittingham #AndrewMarsh #SavionHiter #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #michiganfootballnews #michiganfootballrumors #umichfootball #cfbnews #collegefootballnews