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Defensive-minded Michigan girds for Iowa 'scoring machine'

Michigan coach talks about Iowa and what he's seen from the Hawkeyes heading into Friday's game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. James Hawkins, The Detroit News

Ann Arbor — Michigan coach John Beilein doesn’t think his team has hit its stride offensively.

But defensively? The Wolverines seemingly haven’t skipped a beat all season.

If there’s a time No. 5 Michigan (20-1, 9-1 Big Ten) could ill-afford to lose its defensive footing, Friday’s trip to Iowa to face one of the Big Ten’s top offensive attacks would certainly qualify.