Iowa has a ton of question marks. We have some grown A men on our defensive line going up against an unproven Hawkeye Oline and unproven running backs. Their passing game and Noah Fant flourish off of play-action pass. Stop the run and win first down you remove the element of play-action and they will have a hard time moving the ball. We are built to beat them this year.
Jack Trice will be absolutely electric for that OU game if we enter that contest 2-0. That's all I'm gonna say about that one. Let the chips fall where they may.
Brian Ferentz is a meathead, but he called a great game against ISU last season. We stopped the run for the most part, but they had their TEs running free all game. They always recognize our blitzes. I don't remember really getting after their QB since 2005. I think Bailey/Jackson is potentially a favorable matchup for ISU, and he could change the game.
I don't know much about Iowa's running backs, but I don't think they have a Wadley that can get 10-15 yards on his own. I don't think they will be able to line up and run it down our throats, so I'm hoping Ferentz get a little too prideful and forgets his tight ends.
And for the love of god, can Brian Peavy show up for this game? He's been roasted the last two seasons and then lights out the rest of the year.