Rose is a very good linebacker. Hall is a very good running back.
I think it is obvious Jacobs could end up being really, really good. Not so obvious perhaps is Luke Lachey.
That was two pretty good football teams yesterday. Both developmental, and both with some warts, but a lot of football left to play. I'd suggest anyone stating otherwise has no idea what they watched yesterday.
The 2019 game isn't the best measure due to injuries, but ISU's 2021 team I think is better.
Anyway, mostly pointless observations and arguments. Both teams really, really need some games to fix some things, and Iowa is fortunate to get to work on deficiencies after two wins that most wouldn't have expected. No one knows, but it is quite possible the ISU loss in retrospect might turn out to be the best thing that could have happened.