A complete breakdown of way-too-early Big Ten predictions for the 2022 season.
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West Division
2. Iowa
Despite losing cornerback Matt Hankins, the defense will be the strength of the Hawkeyes once again next season. However, Iowa needs more out of its offense after averaging 4.5 yards per play and 23 points a game in Big Ten matchups last fall. Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla are set to battle at quarterback, and Gavin Williams is the front-runner to replace Tyler Goodson at running back. The line has to play a lot better in ’22 and could lose center Tyler Linderbaum to the NFL.