Do you think this game is going to be close this weekend?

[JerseyCityHawki]

Not sure how to read ISU… they’re definitely good but the loss of Bacon 🥓 Iowa should impose its will and run the ball and keep the defense honest and then that will definitely open up the passing vice versa… I think Iowa’s defense will once again prevail and be the difference maker and win by 10 or 17 points - crowd needs to be into it early and often and be patient with them… I would love to see a 35-0 blanking of ISU… who knows though- that’s why they lace em up

 

[LIV4GOD]

ND had the ball over 13 minutes on one mere drive for the second quarter.

It was hard for them to only score 3 that game.

We should be able to run on them.

I'm looking forward to seeing what ISU's passing attack can do against our secondary. I think that's the battle to be won.

 

[coorsoriginal02]

If our OL learns from game 1, we boat-race ISU.

 

[AEG82]

It shouldn't be but it's Iowa vs. ISU. These games always seem closer than they should be the last decade or so. I want to say we win by 2-3 touchdowns but the residual from the past three years says 3-10 points is more likely and possibly under. If we play well on offense, good things will come. I think if we score 17, that'll be enough overall but would really hope for about 30 to get the two or three touchdown difference win.

I think it'll be 27-13 Iowa. Hope I'm wrong and it's 42-3 though.

 

[nosok23]

Hawks are due for a nice comfortable win against ISU for once. 31-17 Good guys!

 

[Obviously Oblivious]

I don’t want it to be close at all, but history has shown it’s usually a tight score when it’s all said and done.

Hoping for at least a 10 point victory for the Hawks.

 

[Ripcord280]

can somebody who watched the game, tell me how North Dakota scord only a field goal? I heard that North Dakota won the time of possession batle handily.

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

Not really.

 

[BonzoFury]

If our OL learns from game 1, we boat-race ISU.

I hope we don't see another slow start and I hope Kirk doesn't handcuff Lester. We need to see the end zone in the first half. A nice 250 yard rushing day would be a great "stuff it down their throat" statement. (23 teams rushed for over 250 last week, Iowa was close at 241)

 

[Fran-Con-2]

Not sure how to read ISU… they’re definitely good but the loss of Bacon 🥓 Iowa should impose its will and run the ball and keep the defense honest and then that will definitely open up the passing vice versa… I think Iowa’s defense will once again prevail and be the difference maker and win by 10 or 17 points - crowd needs to be into it early and often and be patient with them… I would love to see a 35-0 blanking of ISU… who knows though- that’s why they lace em up

I think ISU will dip and dunk down the field. Nothing but 5-10 yard passes. They probably won’t have a ton of big plays but can be effective if they limit mistakes.

Remember, isu won the TOP by seven minutes last year. The difference only really came down to 2 plays:
1. ISU missed field goal
2. Castors pick six
Flip those two mistakes and we have a completely different ballgame

I fully expect this one to once again be a one possession game and come down to whichever team makes the least mistakes

 

[desihawk]

under kf the best oc per w-l record by far against isu has been the great bf, no other oc has beaten them on first try and continually done so year after year. so while iowa fans may be happy to have lester, isu fans are downright ecstatic not to have to go up against bf.
also there have been so many years when it was widely believed (with very plausible reasoning) that we would win comfortably only to have to endure great discomfort.
just based on that i’m pretty conditioned to expect a dogfight.

 

[ISUBryce]

can somebody who watched the game, tell me how North Dakota scord only a field goal? I heard that North Dakota won the time of possession batle handily.

Basically they scored 1 FG and missed another. They dominated TOP, mostly bolstered by the 2nd quarter where they had the 12 minute drive. Iowa State scored TD’s on two drives in the first half, the total of which was about 3 minutes on them combined so the ball was given right back to ND.

The very long drive was right after Bacom got hurt. He also is the guy on D with the mic in his helmet. They looked quite discombobulated when he went out. How much of that is a result of losing the leader on defense and how much is skill/execution deficiencies I don’t know.

 

[F5n5]

I think Iowa State is going to be a Playoff team... therefore I believe this is the 1st of 2 games these two teams will play this season... should be a good one

 

[obfuscating]

Our D shouldn't give up more than 2 FG's to the clowns.

31-6 as we take the victory formation to end the game.

 

[Slappy Pappy]

under kf the best oc per w-l record by far against isu has been the great bf, no other oc has beaten them on first try and continually done so year after year. so while iowa fans may be happy to have lester, isu fans are downright ecstatic not to have to go up against bf.
also there have been so many years when it was widely believed (with very plausible reasoning) that we would win comfortably only to have to endure great discomfort.
just based on that i’m pretty conditioned to expect a dogfight.

The credit goes to Parker for this run. Isu not being able to get out of the teens in scoring is what won those games.

 

[TheTruthTheWholeTruth]

Hate to be a Debbie Downer but I still don’t trust Iowa’s offensive line. And if Cade keeps throwing off his back foot…..

I have it as a close one. 16-13, it could go either way.

 

[HawksRule73]

If we play clean and don't turn the ball over, I think we win this by quite a bit. I put 31-6 in an earlier prediction and I still think that. I think it'll be close in the first half....something like 10-3. And then our running game and their lack of LBs take a toll and we score 3 2nd half TDs.

If we turn it over multiple times, though, then all bets are off. Then I think we're looking at a nail-biter....somewhere in the 17-13 score range.

 

[HawksRule73]

Hate to be a Debbie Downer but I still don’t trust Iowa’s offensive line. And if Cade keeps throwing off his back foot…..

I have it as a close one. 16-13, it could go either way.

I know it was just Illinois State, but we gave up no sacks and ran for nearly 250 yds. In years where we've had bad OLs, even against the likes of an Illinois State, we've given up multiple sacks and ran for like 85 yds on 2.5 ypc.

I feel encouraged by last Saturday.

 

[desihawk]

The credit goes to Parker for this run. Isu not being able to get out of the teens in scoring is what won those games.

not the first one (2017) though

 

[BonzoFury]

Hate to be a Debbie Downer but I still don’t trust Iowa’s offensive line. And if Cade keeps throwing off his back foot…..

I have it as a close one. 16-13, it could go either way.

I'm still a bit "wait and see" too. 2 good quarters against an FCS team isn't exactly a body of work. This Saturday is a great opportunity to prove it.

 

[oldhawk56]

Does Kirk keep his hands off of the playcalling?

 

[BonzoFury]

Does Kirk keep his hands off of the playcalling?

Good question. If we struggle and it looks like armadillo ball that will be asked.

 

[pistachio1999]

Kirk loves him a fight in a phone booth!

 

[pistachio1999]

I think 27 - 10 or something like that.

 

[pistachio1999]

Wetjen take one to the house???? He was oh so close a few times last Saturday.

 

[NevadaHawk]

Iowa 30 Clowns 16

 

[cidsports]

Iowa averages 23.
Iowa State averages 14-15.
Since 1977 in Kinnick.

Honestly, that seems closer than you would think based on personnel this season.

First one I went to, Iowa won 12-10, in 1977.

No snow storm, I like Iowa in the role of Memphis and is Iowa State has good as they were late last year?

 

[pistachio1999]

If you read the CyFan forums, most there are not assuming an Iowa State victory.

 

[yrunvs]

The more I think about it the the cyclones will score 1 TD on a good drive, 1 TD on a hail Mary type play and 1 FG. 17 points is there ceiling. While the Hawks will score 3 business like TD's and 2 ho him FG

27 ( or more) to 17. Probably more like 31 to 17

 

[AEG82]

Does Kirk keep his hands off of the playcalling?

Good question. If we struggle and it looks like armadillo ball that will be asked.

I think all of us logical fans are pondering this.

 

[nu2u]

Wetjen take one to the house???? He was oh so close a few times last Saturday.

…..also a pic6 (I’m going with Nwankpa). ISU will be on their heels at some point which will force ISU to press their passing game. My main focus this game will be on the Iowa pass rush. Bring the pressure!

 

[pistachio1999]

…..also a pic6 (I’m going with Nwankpa). ISU will be on their heels at some point which will force ISU to press their passing game. My main focus this game will be on the Iowa pass rush. Bring the pressure!

Yep, collapse the pocket quickly.

 

[rfgiowa]

Iowa 26
clowns 9

 

[Ladell-hawk]

Not sure how to read ISU… they’re definitely good but the loss of Bacon 🥓 Iowa should impose its will and run the ball and keep the defense honest and then that will definitely open up the passing vice versa… I think Iowa’s defense will once again prevail and be the difference maker and win by 10 or 17 points - crowd needs to be into it early and often and be patient with them… I would love to see a 35-0 blanking of ISU… who knows though- that’s why they lace em up

I think we can expect a close tough game that will be decided by turnovers and or penalties.

 

[pistachio1999]

Be great if Hawks could basically have it wrapped up by half time and the second half be just savoring the sweet smell and sounds of Cyclone fan despair.

 

[pistachio1999]

Hey so far our defense has a shutout going for the season. They ain't gonna want to give that up just yet.

 

[pistachio1999]

The one OT for Iowa State is like 6'9". He can't be very damn quick.

 

[pistachio1999]

How many sacks for the Grave Digger in this one? I bet he shoots for 4.

 

[pistachio1999]

Who remembers when the Hawks got Brock Purdy benched because we were beating their asses so badly in their own house??!?!?!???!!

 

[Madman_1]

Minimum 2 TD margin for the Hawks.