Corum, McCarthy lead No. 4 Michigan past Iowa, 27-14

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- , Michigan was ready to play at Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium, right down to the pink towels. The No. 4 Wolverines knew that five of the last six top 5 teams who played at the Hawkeyes' home were beaten. Michigan was prepared. Michigan scored on four of its first five possessions, then fought off a late Iowa rally for a 27-14 win on Saturday. Blake Corum rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown, J.J. McCarthy threw for 155 yards and a touchdown and the Wolverines (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten Conference) were able to consistently move the ball against the Hawkeyes (3-2, 1-1). Iowa came into the game leading the nation in scoring defense and ranked sixth in total defense and rushing defense, but Michigan had 327 yards, including 172 rushing yards. Michigan, playing its first road game of the season, wasn’t going to be bothered with the atmosphere, and it started before the game.