I get a chuckle when I see posters here comment on Iowa's defense suggesting that it isn't very good this year. It only serves to reinforce the impression that anything short of perfection has become a disappointment when it comes to the Iowa D. Iowa's SP+ and FEI rankings which use opponent and pace adusted efficiency metrics might surprise some of those people.
Current SP+ rankings
Offense- 122
Defense - 1
Special Teams - 18
Current FEI rankings
Offense- 120
Defense - 7
Current SP+ rankings
Offense- 122
Defense - 1
Special Teams - 18
A look at the updated SP+ rankings for the Iowa Hawkeyes at the halfway point
At the halfway point of the season, teams are beginning to show what they do well and who they are. Here is a look at ESPN’s SP+ rankings.
hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com
Current FEI rankings
Offense- 120
Defense - 7
BCF Toys - 2023 DFEI Ratings
www.bcftoys.com