Fun fact for Iowa football on 1st downs

[Hawkeyeinsoutherncalifornia]

I really didn’t think I saw this correctly but I did off a Landof10 article..


“Over the last three seasons, Iowa is 28-1 when it rushes for more than 100 yards. When it doesn’t, it’s 0-11”

 

[Roy-munson]

I really didn’t think I saw this correctly but I did off a Landof10 article..


“Over the last three seasons, Iowa is 28-1 when it rushes for more than 100 yards. When it doesn’t, it’s 0-11”

Yep the one loss was Iowa vs Florida.. Iowa ran for 171 but only threw for 55

 

[cocoem]

But only throwing the ball on every down wins...right? That is what all the coaches in the stands say. Ball control and clock whoring will win way more than it doesn't. Love seeing Nebbie going to the the track meet offense. Better have some serious studs or otherwise you just punt faster.

 

[no_one_]

I thought the article was about first downs. ?

 

[texas twister]

When you have lesser competition, running the ball becomes more prominent. Against good competition, they load up against a predictable run offense, especially one that has a very high 1st down run ratio. If you have great balance and a threatening passing offense, the run game automatically opens up.