This podcast, a special crossover episode between The Wolverine247 Podcast and Hawkeye Insider’s Swarmcast, featured a discussion between Michigan beat writer Zach Shaw and Iowa beat writer David Eickholt about both teams. First, both discuss the teams’ respective starts to the season. Eickholt looks at Iowa and how much can be taken away from blowout wins, while Shaw digs into why the Wolverines have struggled to click right away. Then, the two look at how each offense has settled in with new faces and schemes. Eickholt looks into the Hawkeyes’ stronger-than-expected defensive front, and why there might be some struggles in the secondary. They also look at key players that could step up and other strengths and weaknesses.

Both writers close by discussing what each team can do to win or lose Saturday's game, offering insight into what they think will happen in the matchup.

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