Alright my intrepid football psychics, Iowa now enters the meaningful and meaty portion of their schedule, the Big Ten conference games. Nine games, all potential landmines or moments of glory, lie ahead. Much to play for certainly, not the least of which is returning Floyd of Rosedale back to his preferred abode inside of the Iowa Football Complex’s trophy case.
Who hates Iowa? All of the simpletons that allow us to live in their heads rent free for all of eternity, so let’s go!
1. Iowa enters this game toting the ball for more than 240 yards/game. Minnesota has limited their opponents to 74.3 yards rushing per game. Will Iowa run the ball for over 170 yards this week?
2. Minnesota is averaging over 220 yards passing per game. Will Iowa limit the Gophers to 180 yards or less through the air?
3. Last season Iowa defied the odds and befuddled bookmakers everywhere by hitting the under in point totals 10 out of 12 regular season games despite the lowest O/U point totals ever posted by the oddsmakers for NCAA FB. This season, Iowa now stands at 3-0 on the over bet for point totals so far. Currently the O/U mark for this game is 35.5. Will the over come in again and extend the streak to 4 games?
4. The Iowa defense has surrendered some huge explosive plays through the air in each game this season, even giving up a 37 yard reception to Illinois State in week 1. Will Iowa allow a Minnesota reception this week of 35 yards or more?
5. Minnesota comes in with a gaudy turnover margin of +2.33 per game and Iowa enters with a much more modest +1.00/game. Will Iowa win the turnover battle this week and have at least one more takeaway than the Goofs?
6. Iowa has recorded 9 sacks so far this season, 3 per game. However, Deontae Craig, Yahya Black and Jeremiah Pittman have not gotten to the QB yet. Will one of these three fine gentlemen record a sack (or partial sack) against Minnesota?
7. Will Iowa draw first blood in this border war by scoring first?
8. Both Iowa and Minnesota are averaging 33 minutes for time of possession, so something has to give this week. Does Iowa win the time of possession against Minnesota?
9. Iowa wide receivers have 3 TDs through 3 games. Will an Iowa WR score a TD this week by either receiving or running the ball?
10. In all athletic competitions it really boils down to the wins and losses. Will Iowa win this game?
Tiebreaker-Iowa's total punting yards this game:
Good luck and Go Hawks!
RESULTS FOR WEEK #4:
22 ENTRIES THIS WEEK WITH AN AVERAGE SCORE OF 5.00
WE HAD TWO ENTRIES WITH 8 CORRECT ANSWERS THIS WEEK FOR THE TOP SCORE. GOING TO THE TIEBREAKER, WE HAD RHYS DAKIN WITH 248 YARDS PUNTING THIS WEEK SO OUR WEEK #4 WINNER IS: @AckHawk80 WHO MISSED THE TIEBREAKER BY 28 YARDS WITH 220 YARDS. HONORABLE MENTION TO @Obviously Oblivious WITH 8 CORRECT AND A 211 TIEBREAKER TOTAL MISSING IT BY 37 YARDS.
KEY FOR WEEK #4:
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
SCORE-FREQUENCY:
8-2
7-2
6-1
5-10
4-4
3-2
2-1
AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR PLAYING!
Who hates Iowa? All of the simpletons that allow us to live in their heads rent free for all of eternity, so let’s go!
1. Iowa enters this game toting the ball for more than 240 yards/game. Minnesota has limited their opponents to 74.3 yards rushing per game. Will Iowa run the ball for over 170 yards this week?
2. Minnesota is averaging over 220 yards passing per game. Will Iowa limit the Gophers to 180 yards or less through the air?
3. Last season Iowa defied the odds and befuddled bookmakers everywhere by hitting the under in point totals 10 out of 12 regular season games despite the lowest O/U point totals ever posted by the oddsmakers for NCAA FB. This season, Iowa now stands at 3-0 on the over bet for point totals so far. Currently the O/U mark for this game is 35.5. Will the over come in again and extend the streak to 4 games?
4. The Iowa defense has surrendered some huge explosive plays through the air in each game this season, even giving up a 37 yard reception to Illinois State in week 1. Will Iowa allow a Minnesota reception this week of 35 yards or more?
5. Minnesota comes in with a gaudy turnover margin of +2.33 per game and Iowa enters with a much more modest +1.00/game. Will Iowa win the turnover battle this week and have at least one more takeaway than the Goofs?
6. Iowa has recorded 9 sacks so far this season, 3 per game. However, Deontae Craig, Yahya Black and Jeremiah Pittman have not gotten to the QB yet. Will one of these three fine gentlemen record a sack (or partial sack) against Minnesota?
7. Will Iowa draw first blood in this border war by scoring first?
8. Both Iowa and Minnesota are averaging 33 minutes for time of possession, so something has to give this week. Does Iowa win the time of possession against Minnesota?
9. Iowa wide receivers have 3 TDs through 3 games. Will an Iowa WR score a TD this week by either receiving or running the ball?
10. In all athletic competitions it really boils down to the wins and losses. Will Iowa win this game?
Tiebreaker-Iowa's total punting yards this game:
Good luck and Go Hawks!
RESULTS FOR WEEK #4:
22 ENTRIES THIS WEEK WITH AN AVERAGE SCORE OF 5.00
WE HAD TWO ENTRIES WITH 8 CORRECT ANSWERS THIS WEEK FOR THE TOP SCORE. GOING TO THE TIEBREAKER, WE HAD RHYS DAKIN WITH 248 YARDS PUNTING THIS WEEK SO OUR WEEK #4 WINNER IS: @AckHawk80 WHO MISSED THE TIEBREAKER BY 28 YARDS WITH 220 YARDS. HONORABLE MENTION TO @Obviously Oblivious WITH 8 CORRECT AND A 211 TIEBREAKER TOTAL MISSING IT BY 37 YARDS.
KEY FOR WEEK #4:
Y
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
SCORE-FREQUENCY:
8-2
7-2
6-1
5-10
4-4
3-2
2-1
AS ALWAYS, THANKS FOR PLAYING!
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