BTN Predictions

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

Looks like they think it's very possible we could lose or that this will be REALLY close...

Dienhart - Iowa 17-14
Merriman - Iowa 24-21
Yarinia - Iowa 31-27
Asmussen - Iowa 21-20

 

[Vroom_C14]

We could have the lead late in the 4th, fake punt and take a knee giving ISU the ball on their 40 with 2min left.

 

[Qued18]

Will be surprised if it's not right down to the wire.

 

[Recruiting Violation]

Looks like they think it's very possible we could lose or that this will be REALLY close...

Dienhart - Iowa 17-14
Merriman - Iowa 24-21
Yarinia - Iowa 31-27
Asmussen - Iowa 21-20

Essentially, they're all saying we'd lose at a neutral site. This, of course, is assuming Kinnick is still at least a 4 point home advantage.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

Hawks are an afterthought in the conference. Nothing is expected of them beyond last years mediocre performance.
It's all on them to change the expectations and the storyline.
Until they prove otherwise, they will get no respect.

 

[LuteHawk]

Illinois State is a good football team. They have a very
experienced quarterback and running back. Iowa will
need to play tough defense in the 1st quarter and set the
tone for ;the entire game.

Iowa's offense will need to click and have a good running
game to take the pressure off of QB Beathard. His passing
game will need to avoid interceptions.

Bottom Line: Iowa wins by 3 points.

 

[PCBHAWK]

Hawks will beat Illinois State by 14+. I think the D will shut down ISU and CJ throws 3 tds.

 

[td77]

Illinois State is a good football team. They have a very
experienced quarterback and running back. Iowa will
need to play tough defense in the 1st quarter and set the
tone for ;the entire game.

Iowa's offense will need to click and have a good running
game to take the pressure off of QB Beathard. His passing
game will need to avoid interceptions.

Bottom Line: Iowa wins by 3 points.

So you're saying we won't accomplish the points you mention? I think you're spot on and if we do these things it's a 20+ point game. I'm with the consensus, however, this goes down to the wire. Unfortunately, I think our defense will struggle.