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Michigan vs UTEP Recap: What MUST Fix Before Iowa & Phil Parker Defense

THE BLUE PRINT: A podcast on the Michigan Wolverines

Show Notes

Michigan beat UTEP 52-17 after trailing 14-7 — but the film tells a bigger story. Bryce Underwood's progress, Andrew Marsh's 10-catch breakout, and what MUST be fixed before Iowa's No.1 defense.

Jake Butt and Devin Gardner break down every snap from Victory Sunday: Bryce Underwood 19-of-25 for 223 yards and 2 TDs, Marsh (10-105-1TD) and JJ Buchanan (7-92-1TD) exploding, the dominant defensive line depth, and the offensive line communication issues that can't show up vs Phil Parker. Plus grades, best throw of the season, Tommy Carr's debut, and Iowa preview.

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