When Iowa has their worst offensive performances it is usually because the opposing defense can completely shut down the run and force Iowa to win through the air (ala Wisconsin v Iowa for the past 10 years). Iowa's offense can look semi-competent if it is able to run consistently and be in 2nd-5, 3rd-2 type situations. That is why I would say PUMP THE BRAKES on thinking this offense is revitalized because I am envisioning more of what we saw the past few weeks coming soon! Northwestern's defense is 112th in the country aka horrendous. Let's take a look at the remaining teams rushing defense:
@ Purdue 18th
Wisconsin 25th
@ Minnesota 26th
Nebraska 115th !!! (this is why we dominate them consistently)
For context the teams we have lost to:
Iowa St 15th
Michigan 5th
Illinois 2nd
Ohio St 8th
I will predict 2-2 finish with a blowout of Nebraska to close the year. Start getting Detroit hotels booked!
@ Purdue 18th
Wisconsin 25th
@ Minnesota 26th
Nebraska 115th !!! (this is why we dominate them consistently)
For context the teams we have lost to:
Iowa St 15th
Michigan 5th
Illinois 2nd
Ohio St 8th
I will predict 2-2 finish with a blowout of Nebraska to close the year. Start getting Detroit hotels booked!