On a regular season I the Big Ten should get three or four teams. The question is will Iowa be able to finish third or fourth in the Big Ten.
Recent Iowa history has not been kind to Iowa.
Our starting QB doesn’t have to be perfect but he will need to be very good and consistent, AND AVOID INJURIES.
When was the last time our starting QB was very good, consistent, and went through the season without injuries?
If our NFL drafted running back from last year was returning then that would be a game changer and we would be considered among the favorites to be one of the big ten teams in the playoffs.
Keep our backfield healthy and we have a chance. Also, our defense will have to step up a bit from last year’s performance.
Our chances? I wouldn’t bet the farm on it, but maybe a well used international tractor and a well used hay bailer.
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