Yeah no way does OSU drop to 9th, Iowa would be lucky to finish 8th next year the way things are going.
I think Nebraska falls back a bit. They had a manageable schedule this year.
I just don't see Iowa that high RIGHT NOW. Maryland, OSU and Minnesota should be higher. They're all better than Iowa. No way OSU falls that hard. Iowa is around 8th until they address needs, unless Dickerson is a revelation. If that 4th scholarship is used on yet another project then 1/4 recruits gets meaningful minutes next year. Not going to be able to replace Marble, McCabe, and Basabe with just Dickerson.
I just don't see Iowa that high RIGHT NOW. Maryland, OSU and Minnesota should be higher. They're all better than Iowa. No way OSU falls that hard. Iowa is around 8th until they address needs, unless Dickerson is a revelation. If that 4th scholarship is used on yet another project then 1/4 recruits gets meaningful minutes next year. Not going to be able to replace Marble, McCabe, and Basabe with just Dickerson.
I see us 4th or 5th. Majority of scorers coming back.
You seem to be assuming no players will improve their game.