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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The Michigan football team endured its first loss of the season in stunning fashion Saturday, as the Wolverines surrendered a 91-yard drive in the final two minutes of the game to lose to Iowa, 20-19.  The defeat came after Michigan had soundly controlled the game in nearly every statistical category. But a lack of closing ability on both sides of the ball, as well as mental miscues in several key moments led to the Wolverines squandering multiple leads in the fourth quarter.  So how did Michigan grade out in every phase of the game? Below, we look at Michigan's offense, defense and special teams, and what did and did not work for the Wolverines against the Hawkeyes. *** Passing offense One sure sign that Saturday was an odd game for Michigan is that one of its best opponent-adjusted passing performances in years came in a game the Wolverines scored only 19 points — and lost! Bryce Underwood progressed for the third straight game after an underwhelming season-opener. Against Iowa, he completed 17 of 28 passes for 276 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. The pick, coming at Iowa's 2-yard line on Michigan's first drive of the second half, stings extra in hindsight, but Underwood was on the money for most of his throws. Michigan also finished with the second-most yards per pass attempt (9.9) that Iowa has allowed this decade, trailing only Indiana's 10.1 last season.  Underwood found JJ Buchanan five times on six targets, for 130 yards and two touchdowns, while Andrew Marsh was targeted 11 times, recording seven receptions and 108 yards. The duo both made inspiring catches Saturday, including another highlight-reel sideline snag from Marsh, and both players now rank among the top 20 in the Big Ten in receiving yards. They combined for 10 first downs, while Iowa as a team had 16 total, and six in the first three quarters.  This story continues below!