AreWeThereYet
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Was just thinking how the team might be preparing for the bowl matchup.
I think it is safe to assume that the defense will spend a considerable amount of time preparing for Mississippi State's running game. Specifically, their running quarterback. It fits right in with preparing Iowa's linebackers and defensive backs for similar offenses next year.
I expect Iowa's offense will be spreading the ball around more, with Fant being out of the lineup. Hockenson will be covered close, so others had better be ready to pick up the slack. Run blocking has needed work much of the season. I'd like to see Iowa at least try to take advantage of Mississippi State's aggressiveness. That has been been lacking too.
I think it is safe to assume that the defense will spend a considerable amount of time preparing for Mississippi State's running game. Specifically, their running quarterback. It fits right in with preparing Iowa's linebackers and defensive backs for similar offenses next year.
I expect Iowa's offense will be spreading the ball around more, with Fant being out of the lineup. Hockenson will be covered close, so others had better be ready to pick up the slack. Run blocking has needed work much of the season. I'd like to see Iowa at least try to take advantage of Mississippi State's aggressiveness. That has been been lacking too.