Toughest game left on schedule?

[HawkMachine]

I'm thinking Nebraska.

Their defense has improved and are 3rd in the nation against the run. Right behind PSU and we know how that turned out.

Luckily it's the last game of the season so we have time to develop.

But if we can't run, you know we cant' throw.

Oh, it's a road game as well.

Thoughts?

 

[Greenway4Prez]

Probably the Nattie game against the winner of FSU/Oklahoma (after we calmly dispatch of
Georgia, of course)

 

[obfuscating]

since Nebby will probably need that game to get to a bowl and Iowa "should" be in the driver's seat for the West, I could see Nebby throwing everything at us to win.

Tory for Heisman!

 

[HawkMachine]

I've been looking at all the team statistics.

This one should be very low scoring.

The team who limits big plays and turnovers will most likely win the game.

 

[HawkMachine]

Lastly, as sad as it sounds, the game could be won by the punters.

We are #2 in net punting. They are #75.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

As soon as the Hawks beat everyone else on the schedule, Nebby will be the toughest.

Right now - it's Minnesota.

 

[HawkMachine]

As soon as the Hawks beat everyone else on the schedule, Nebby will be the toughest.

Right now - it's Minnesota.

Yeah, good call coach.

We shouldn't get ahead of ourselves.

Stay in the now.

24 hours to celebrate the victory and then flush it.

See you tonight at practice coach.

 

[TornadoHawk93]

My heart says that Nebby is the toughest left. It's the only true road game left on the schedule and they might get hot down the stretch. But, lets be honest here. we could EASILY lose to Minn. UGH!!!

Lets not screw this up like we did the last game of the year last year!!! Get this done Hawks!!!!!

 

[markfromj]

Win the next 4, Wisconsin loss to OSU (or anyone) and Nebby game doesn’t matter for the West championship.

(Well, unless Nebby goes undefeated until then.)

 

[Moral]

I think that every single Iowa game this year will be suspenseful until the end. I'm really hoping some TEs step up in a hurry and become on of the next great Iowa TEs. It doesn't seem too sustainable to continue winning with sub 100 yard passing games.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

I think it will be Nebraska. They will probably get to a bowl game this year. Good turnaround for their coach.

I think Rutgers could be sneaky tough though. They aren't the Rutgers of old but terribly inconsistent.

With the way we play, no game is a gimmie but I feel confident about all of them.

 

[BlowinGuysHawkeye]

Iowa has not beat any team Nebraska has lost to this season, so we’ll see. We’ll see how Iowa does this weekend. Minnesota wins easy if they have zero turnovers. Minnesota has the best DB in the bigten.

 

[Franisdaman]

I'm thinking Nebraska.

Their defense has improved and are 3rd in the nation against the run. Right behind PSU and we know how that turned out.

Luckily it's the last game of the season so we have time to develop.

But if we can't run, you know we cant' throw.

Oh, it's a road game as well.

Thoughts?

3 home games, 2 away games.

Difficulty, in order:

at Little Debbie
vs Rutgers
vs Minny
vs Illinois
at Northwestern


Iowa's remaining regular season schedule and what ESPN calculates as Iowa's chances of wining each game:

73.0%...Oct 21 vs Minny.................(3-3, 1-2)
..............Oct 28 BYE WEEK
83.5%...Nov 4 at N'western..........(3-3, 1-2)
70.4%...Nov 11 vs Rutgers.............(5-2, 2-2)
75.6%...Nov 18 vs Illinois...............(3-4, 1-3)
67.4%...Nov 24 at Little Debbie...(3-3, 1-2)

 

[Franisdaman]

My heart says that Nebby is the toughest left. It's the only true road game left on the schedule and they might get hot down the stretch. But, lets be honest here. we could EASILY lose to Minn. UGH!!!
Lets not screw this up like we did the last game of the year last year!!! Get this done Hawks!!!!!

That's the problem with this team; it simply can't turn the ball over. We all saw in the Penn State game what happens when we do. Both special teams and the offense turned the ball over to Penn State. Granted, none of our 5 remaining opponents are even close to PSU, but the point remains.

Iowa currently is just a 3.5 point favorite over Minnesota; the O/U is 31. So, Vegas is looking at a 17-14 type game. And you still should probably bet the under. So, fans can look ahead, but the team better not.

The slogan is catchy and it sells t-shirts, but continual 3 and outs by the offense and then punting is not winning Iowa a B1G Championship or a CFP berth.

And speaking of turnovers and not screwing this thing up, here's a reminder of how we did vs Penn State:

......................Penn State.....IOWA
Time possession....45:27......14:33
Yds Offense...............397...........76
1st Downs....................28.............4
3rd Down.................9-20..........1-9
Lost Fumbles...............0..............4

 

[General Tso]

Pure talent on paper, Nebby for sure. But the fun thing with Kirk is you never know when the turd loss will occur!

 

[NI hawk]

Pure talent on paper, Nebby for sure. But the fun thing with Kirk is you never know when the turd loss will occur!

Look no farther than last season.
ISU and Nebraska.

 

[Franisdaman]

Win the next 4, Wisconsin loss to OSU (or anyone) and Nebby game doesn’t matter for the West championship.

(Well, unless Nebby goes undefeated until then.)

Little Debbie (3-3, 1-2) plays 6 weeks in a row and their schedule is favorable.

Oct 21 vs N'western
Oct 28 vs Purdue
Nov 4 at Michigan State
Nov 11 vs Maryland
Nov 18 at Wisconsin
Nov 24 vs IOWA

 

[StanzByMe]

Little Debbie (3-3, 1-2) plays 6 weeks in a row and their schedule is favorable.

Oct 21 vs N'western
Oct 28 vs Purdue
Nov 4 at Michigan State
Nov 11 vs Maryland
Nov 18 at Wisconsin
Nov 24 vs IOWA

Is it really that favorable? Based on ESPN FPI Rankings:
Nebraska - 67
Purdue - 60
MSU - 59
MD - 26
Wisconsin - 28
Iowa - 33

To me it looks like they would be underdogs on neutral field in 5 of their last 6, so the Purdue home game is probably a toss up and they'll be picked to lose the other 4. They should beat Northwestern. If they go 6-0 vs that schedule I'd be absolutely shocked. Remember people are worried that Iowa will drop a game because our bad offense, but Nebraska scores less points per game than Iowa!

 

[Franisdaman]

Look no farther than last season.
ISU and Nebraska.

And Illinois

The 5 ugly losses last season:

7-10.......Clown U
14-27.....Michigan
6-9........Illinois
10-54....Ohio State
17-24.....Little Debbie, the official snack cake of the B1G
____________________________
10.8 pts/game average
===================

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Iowa has not beat any team Nebraska has lost to this season, so we’ll see. We’ll see how Iowa does this weekend. Minnesota wins easy if they have zero turnovers. Minnesota has the best DB in the bigten.

If you're a guy blowing guys, wouldn't you be more comfortable over on HROT?

 

[Franisdaman]

Is it really that favorable? Based on ESPN FPI Rankings:
Nebraska - 67
Purdue - 60
MSU - 59
MD - 26
Wisconsin - 28
Iowa - 33

To me it looks like they would be underdogs on neutral field in 5 of their last 6, so the Purdue home game is probably a toss up and they'll be picked to lose the other 4. They should beat Northwestern. If they go 6-0 vs that schedule I'd be absolutely shocked. Remember people are worried that Iowa will drop a game because our bad offense, but Nebraska scores less points per game than Iowa!

When I say it's a favorable schedule, Little Debbie doesn't have a Michigan/OSU/PSU left on the schedule like Wisky does. They have 4 home games, 2 away games. Their away games (MSU, Wisky) are against teams that are clearly beatable. I am not saying they are going 6-0, that's for sure.

Nevertheless, here are the chances that ESPN gives of them winning each of their remaining games:

69.5%...Oct 21 vs N'western
50.5%...Oct 28 vs Purdue
39.4%...Nov 4 at Michigan State
31.4%...Nov 11 vs Maryland
21.7%...Nov 18 at Wisconsin
32.3%...Nov 24 vs IOWA

 

[StanzByMe]

When I say it's a favorable schedule, Little Debbie doesn't have a Michigan/OSU/PSU left on the schedule like Wisky does. They have 4 home games, 2 away games. Their away games (MSU, Wisky) are against teams that are clearly beatable. I am not saying they are going 6-0, that's for sure.

Nevertheless, here are the chances that ESPN gives of them winning each of their remaining games:

69.5%...Oct 21 vs N'western
50.5%...Oct 28 vs Purdue
39.4%...Nov 4 at Michigan State
31.4%...Nov 11 vs Maryland
21.7%...Nov 18 at Wisconsin
32.3%...Nov 24 vs IOWA

That looks about right! Do you have Iowa's by chance? Guessing 60+ on the majority?

 

[Franisdaman]

That looks about right! Do you have Iowa's by chance? Guessing 60+ on the majority?

see post 13 above

 

[StanzByMe]

see post 13 above

Those are even higher than I expected. A little improvement on offense would go a long way toward winning all of these! Luckily most of these teams have just as bad offense nearly as Iowa.

 

[squeezebox]

Illinois looks good last weekend, so thankfully that is a home game. Nebraska is not getting a W at Wisconsin. I don't see them getting a win at MSU.

 

[jhawkinaz]

Little Debbie (3-3, 1-2) plays 6 weeks in a row and their schedule is favorable.

Oct 21 vs N'western
Oct 28 vs Purdue
Nov 4 at Michigan State
Nov 11 vs Maryland
Nov 18 at Wisconsin
Nov 24 vs IOWA

If they want to go bowling, they better win the next 3 weeks.

 

[pistachio1999]

If they want to go bowling, they better win the next 3 weeks.

I will laugh my ass off if Northwestern pulls an upset out there this Saturday.

 

[General Tso]

And Illinois

The 5 ugly losses last season:

7-10.......Clown U
14-27.....Michigan
6-9........Illinois
10-54....Ohio State
17-24.....Little Debbie, the official snack cake of the B1G
____________________________
10.8 pts/game average
===================

Damn, forgot how close that Michigan was last year

 

[83Hawk]

Nebraska
Minnesota
Rutgers
Illinois
Northwestern

 

[BHCrusader2010]

I'm thinking Nebraska.

Their defense has improved and are 3rd in the nation against the run. Right behind PSU and we know how that turned out.

Luckily it's the last game of the season so we have time to develop.

But if we can't run, you know we cant' throw.

Oh, it's a road game as well.

Thoughts?

What a shit stain on a schedule lol ... no wonder no one takes this program seriously

 

[mvhomerl]

Nebraska, then NW. I keep Illini 3rd only because at home.

 

[StanzByMe]

What a shit stain on a schedule lol ... no wonder no one takes this program seriously

You ever have a single positive thing to say about Iowa? Nobody takes you seriously either.

 

[Franisdaman]

Damn, forgot how close that Michigan was last year

Unfortunately, it was 20-0 heading to the 4th qtr

Michigan led Iowa in total yards offense, 327-281

Petras was 21-31 for 246 yds and 1 TD.

Leshon & KJ combined for 66 yds rushing

Iowa did not turn the ball over

 

[pistachio1999]

Unfortunately, it was 20-0 heading to the 4th qtr

Michigan led Iowa in total yards offense, 327-281

Petras was 21-31 for 246 yds and 1 TD.

Leshon & KJ combined for 66 yds rushing

Iowa did not turn the ball over

That damn throw short of or right at the sticks on 4th down and the infamous roughing call on our Center 10 yards downfield blocking a guy (like he is supposed to do) to the whistle.

 

[pistachio1999]

You ever have a single positive thing to say about Iowa? Nobody takes you seriously either.

He isn't an Iowa fan. Assume Nebraska.

 

[StanzByMe]

That damn throw short of or right at the sticks on 4th down and the infamous roughing call on our Center 10 yards downfield blocking a guy (like he is supposed to do) to the whistle.

Ya I remember being at the game and thinking when Iowa had a chance to score and make it 20-14 they would come back and win but then turned it over on downs on 4th and goal. Michigan controlled a lot of that game but Iowa was a couple plays from having all the momentum with a lot of the 4th quarter yet to play.

 

[Blackleaf40]

Iowa has not beat any team Nebraska has lost to this season, so we’ll see. We’ll see how Iowa does this weekend. Minnesota wins easy if they have zero turnovers. Minnesota has the best DB in the bigten.

BlowinHawkeyeGuys' team STILL isn't bowl eligible.

Will this be Nebby's breakout year?

Their soft pvssy schedule had set them up pretty well

 

[IAHUNTER]

since Nebby will probably need that game to get to a bowl and Iowa "should" be in the driver's seat for the West, I could see Nebby throwing everything at us to win.

Tory for Heisman!

Rightfully so. That's why we need to leave it all on the field also

 

[obfuscating]

You ever have a single positive thing to say about Iowa? Nobody takes you seriously either.

I actually think it's the ex iowa rb from Bishop Heelan, can't recall his name. Probably because he left.

 

[Sett1997]

My heart says that Nebby is the toughest left. It's the only true road game left on the schedule and they might get hot down the stretch. But, lets be honest here. we could EASILY lose to Minn. UGH!!!

Lets not screw this up like we did the last game of the year last year!!! Get this done Hawks!!!!!

I think we win comfortably tomorrow. 13-7.
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The Nebbie game will be the toughie imo