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Michigan Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Iowa in Week 6

By Clayton Panzeri

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Nico Collins #4 of the Michigan Wolverines runs for a first quarter touchdown while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Nico Collins #4 of the Michigan Wolverines runs for a first quarter touchdown while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 28: Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first quarter touchdown while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 28: Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a first quarter touchdown while playing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

3. Shea Patterson breaks out

Shea Patterson threw for 2,600 yards last year and had the ability, for the most part, to break free at any moment out of the pocket. He has not looked like himself early on in the season, only having six touchdowns in just four games throwing uncharacteristic passes that have led to two interceptions on the year.

The bright spot for the Wolverines has been their running game no doubt with ten total touchdowns on the ground. The Hawkeyes, however, have held their opponents to only 77 rushing yards a game and are tough upfront. This will force Patterson into obvious passing situations and we should see a much more Patterson like performance on Saturday if they are able to protect him.

Patterson has been sacked nine times in just four games so the protection will be really key here. If he has a bunch of time to throw, we could see the first of many great games from Patterson as the Big Ten schedule gets going.

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