Unsure, what to think of the Iowa offensive football staff, presently. But, is it a true statement, like with games against Purdue and Wisconsin, the first team to score in Iowa-Minnesota, will be the WINNER?
Another issue that impacted Iowa in losses to Purdue and Wisconsin was the Hawkeyes defense inability to force or get takeaways from their opponents.
Iowa was 1-2 without CB Riley Moss in the line up for the Hawkeyes defense. How will his return play out on Saturday?
"The Gophers have to take advantage of Alex Padilla likely making his first career start. If they can force him into bad situations causing him to turn the ball over, that could be the edge that this team needs. Given a struggling QB and offense, a short field can be exactly what boosts their confidence. Iowa has built their program on limiting mistakes and playing smash-mouth football, so will certainly not be an easy task, but the Gophers cannot be scared and they aggressive, but calculated football. I expect this game to go down the wire and small situations like fourth-down conversions, turnovers and special teams could be what brings the Floyd of Rosedale back home."
How will the Hawkeyes step up for their new teammate making his first start of his Iowa career?
RB Tyler Goodson made his first career start as a Hawkeye against Minnesota, so Padilla has a good teammate to work with and emulate. The Hawkeyes did get off to fast starts both in 2019 at Kinnick, and last year, in the 35-7 win over the Golden Gophers.
It's a Blackout on Saturday in Kinnick Stadium. Hopefully, the offensive staff has a good game plan worked up for the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes need to get back to complementary football that lead to their six game winning streak and #2 ranking to kickoff 2021.
That was fun back in 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. We are getting back to Kinnick this weekend. Let's do it, Hawks!
Another issue that impacted Iowa in losses to Purdue and Wisconsin was the Hawkeyes defense inability to force or get takeaways from their opponents.
- Turnover luck:
Iowa was 1-2 without CB Riley Moss in the line up for the Hawkeyes defense. How will his return play out on Saturday?
"The Gophers have to take advantage of Alex Padilla likely making his first career start. If they can force him into bad situations causing him to turn the ball over, that could be the edge that this team needs. Given a struggling QB and offense, a short field can be exactly what boosts their confidence. Iowa has built their program on limiting mistakes and playing smash-mouth football, so will certainly not be an easy task, but the Gophers cannot be scared and they aggressive, but calculated football. I expect this game to go down the wire and small situations like fourth-down conversions, turnovers and special teams could be what brings the Floyd of Rosedale back home."
How will the Hawkeyes step up for their new teammate making his first start of his Iowa career?
RB Tyler Goodson made his first career start as a Hawkeye against Minnesota, so Padilla has a good teammate to work with and emulate. The Hawkeyes did get off to fast starts both in 2019 at Kinnick, and last year, in the 35-7 win over the Golden Gophers.
It's a Blackout on Saturday in Kinnick Stadium. Hopefully, the offensive staff has a good game plan worked up for the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes need to get back to complementary football that lead to their six game winning streak and #2 ranking to kickoff 2021.
That was fun back in 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. We are getting back to Kinnick this weekend. Let's do it, Hawks!
