Indoor field favors MSU for two

[David1979]

I did not say we were going to lose, I believe we would have a better chance outside with a 32 degree temp and a 15 MPH wind.

Totally disagree because Iowa needs to be able to make plays in the passing game. See the MSU OSU game.

 

[hawkifann]

Totally disagree because Iowa needs to be able to make plays in the passing game. See the MSU OSU game.

I agree with this. Iowa has won the last several games being pretty one- or two-dimensional. CJ was less than normal because of the pulled groin and between both that and the wet, windy, frigid conditions the past couple of weeks, Iowa really hasn't had any ability to stretch the field to keep defenses honest. With CJ on the mend and the good conditions playing indoors, it brings everything back into play. MSU has to worry about the run, CJ's mobility, the short slant/out/TE passing game and the Smiths will have the chance to stretch the field. I'm not necessarily predicting an offensive explosion since MSU has a really good defense, but MSU will have to focus on more than just what Iowa's been able to do the past couple of weeks.