DEPTH CHART 0 0 Robinson, Wolverines hope to 0 MICHIGAN OFFENSE VS. IOWA DEFENSE IOWA OFFENSE VS. MICHIGAN DEFENSE win in trenches, limit mistakes OFFENSE Q 1. Robinson, Denard Sophomore 2. Gardner, Devin Freshman OR 3. Forcier, Tate Sophomore RB 'Smith Vincent Sophomore 2. Shaw, Mike Junior F B 1. McColgan, John Redshirt junior W R 1 Stonum, Darryl Junior S R 2. Jackson, Jeremy Freshman W R 1. Hemingway, Junior Redshirt junior 2. Jackson, Jeremy Freshman 1 Roundtree, Roy Redshirt SLOTsophomore 2.Grady, Kelvin Redshirt junior 1. Koger, Kevin Junior -T E 2.Webb, Martell Senior 1. Lewan, Taylor Redshirt freshman Li 2. Huyge, Mark Redshirt junior C 1. Schilling, Steve Fifth-year senior LG 2. Barnum, Ricky Redshir t sophomore C 1 Molk, David Redshirt junior 2. Khoury, Rocko Redshirt freshman C l.Omameh, Patrick Redshirt sophomore P 2. Washington, Quinton Redshirt freshman TR 1Dorrestein,Perry Fifth-year senior 2. Schofield, Michael Redshirt freshman DEFENSE D E 1. Binns, BroderickJunior 2. Ballard, Christian Senior DT 1. Ballard, Christian Senior 2. Daniels, Mike Junior D T 1. Klug, Karl Senior 2. Bigach, Steve Sophomore D E 1. Clayborn, Adrian Senior 2. Daniel, Lebron Junior M LB Hunter, Jeremiha Senior 2. Tillison, Lance Senior 1. Nielsen, Tyler Junior 2.Petersen, Ross Senior SLB 1. Johnson, Troy Senior 2. Morris, James Freshman LC 1. Prater, Shaun Junior 2. Castillo, Greg Sophomore S Sash, Tyler Junior 2. Donatell, Tom Junior FS 1. Greenwood, Brett Senior 2. Miller, Tanner Freshman RC 1. Hyde, Micah Sophomore 2.Bernsteine, Jordan Junior OFFENSE Q B 1. Stanzi, Ricky Senior 2. Vandenberg, James Sophomore B 1. Robinson, AdamSophomore R 2. Coker, Marcus Freshman F B 1. Morse, Brett Senior 2.Rogers, Brad Freshman W R 1. Johnson-Koulianos, D. Senior 2. Sandeman, Colin Senior W R 1.McNutt, Marvin Junior \/ R 1. Davis, Keenan Sophomore 1. Reisner, Allen Senior 2. Herman, Brad Junior LT i. Reiff, Riley Sophomore L 2. Haganman, Kyle Senior C 1. Vandervelde, Julian Senior 2. Boffeli, Connor Freshman 1. Ferentz, James Sophomore 2. Koeppel, Josh Senior RG C MacMillan, Nolan Freshman 2. Gettis, Adam Junior RT 1Zusevics,MarkusJunior i2. Van Sloten, Brett Freshman DEFENSE 1.Van Bergen, Ryan Redshirt junior D E 2. Black, Jibreel Freshman T 1 Martin, Mike Junior 2. Patterson, Adam Fifth-year senior T 1. Banks, Greg Fifth-year senior 2.Sagesse, Renaldo Senior OL 1 Roh, Craig Sophomore 2. Herron, Brandon Redshirt junior M LB 1.EzehObi Fifth-year senior 2.Moundros, Mark Fifth-year senior S B Mouton, Jonas Fifth-year senior W Leach, Kevin Redshir " junior "Y 1 Gordon, Thomas Redshirt freshman C 1. Floyd, J.T. Redshirt sophomore 2. Avery, Courtney Freshman S 1.Kovacs,Jordan Redshirt sophomore 2. Robinson, Marvin Freshman S 1.Gordan, Cam Redshirt freshman 2. Vinopal, Ray Freshman 1. Rogers, James Senior 2. Talbott, Terrence Freshman By RYAN KARTJE Daily Sports Editor For Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz, like nearly every coach facing Michigan in conference this season, the goal is to keep up with sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson. But after Michigan State held him to 86 yards rushing - his low- est total of the season - the formula is out there to stop him. And since Iowa boasts the second-best rush defense in the nation, it could be the season's toughest test for the speedy signal caller. Ferentz isn't so sure, though. "We run OK on defense," Ferentz told reporters during his week- ly news conference. "I wouldn't describe us as slow. But we don't have anybody (with Robinson's) speed." The Iowa coach likened Rob- inson's style to a similar Big Ten dual-threat quarterback, Indiana's Antwaan Randle-El, who now plays receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. "When Indiana had Randle-El, they ran a unique attack. And if you've got a player like that, you're smart to do that," Ferentz said. "My guess is that Michigan will do that for a long time." The Hawkeyes, however, have one of the Big Ten's most dynamic defen- sive talents in defensive end Adrian GOING HOME FOR FALL BREAK? Follow the Daily's coverage online! CHECK IN AT MICHIGANDAILY.COM AND ON TWITTER in the secondary and a few guys up front, but we didn't rotate a lot of guys at linebacker and that's some- thing we have to look at more often this week." After struggling to play "gap- sound football," as defensive end Ryan Van Bergen described it last week, the Wolverines will need to stop the running game on first and second downs if they have any hope of forcing Stanzi into making bad decisions. But Stanzi improved greatly in the mistake-making department - only throwing two interceptions so far and completing almost 68 per- cent of his passes - while Michi- gan's defense has been predicated by big-play mistakes. Just last week, the Wolverines gave up three long touchdowns to the Spartans, some- thing that can't happen if they hope to keep Iowa's offense, full of talent at receiver, under wraps. Coming off of a tough loss, Iowa may not be Michigan's ideal head- to-head matchup, but the Wolver- ines are determined to prove that their mistake-filled game against the Spartans last week is behind them. "I think we'll learn a lot," Rodri- guez said. "A lot of what we're learn- ing, we already kind of knew. ... We know there's going to be some grow- ing pains. We just have to minimize them the best we can." Junior defensive tackle Mike Martin has tallied 23 tackles this season along with 2.5 sacks. Clayborn, who tallies nearly one sack every game. Clayborn should pose the most serious threat on the pass rush Michigan has seen this season, likely forcing the Wolver- ines to double team him. That could open up opportunities for the rest of Iowa's skilled defensive line. Wolverine redshirt sophomore guard Patrick Omameh acknowl- edged that the front four is very talented but not necessarily that dif- ficult to figure out. "They're a sound defense," Omameh said last Monday. "They won't throw a lot of different things at you, but they're really good at what they do." That battle in the trenches on both sides of the ball could make the difference. Iowa's offense isn't necessarily the most powerful in the Big Ten, middling in most offensive catego- ries. But battle-tested senior quar- terback Ricky Stanzi could very well tear apart a Michigan defense that has been thrown into the fire. Rodriguez said Wednesday, how- ever, that he could rotate more guys on defense in hopes that someone steps up and more players stay fresh. "We've actually been talking about playing more guys defensively all year," Rodriguez said. "In the last ball game, we played quite a few MICHIGAN SPECIAL TEAMS IOWA SPECIAL TEAMS K 1 Broekhuizen, Seth Redshirt freshman 2. 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