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Michigan football stock watch: Defensive line, pass rushers rise to the occasion vs. Iowa

Free Press sports writer Michael Cohen breaks down Michigan football’s 27-14 win over Iowa and looks at players who helped or hurt their stock Saturday at Kinnick Stadium:

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OLB Mike Morris: On the heels of a six-pressure performance last week, Morris followed up with a team-high five quarterback pressures in a dominant showing against Iowa — especially in the second half. With the Wolverines protecting a 20-point lead, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter alternated between using Morris as a stand-up edge rusher and a hand-down defensive lineman. Morris showed his versatility by executing a beautiful stunt with nose tackle Mazi Smith to sack quarterback Spencer Petras in the third quarter.