Game Preview, Prediction: N. Texas Air-Raid Offense Good Test for Hawkeye D

[RobHowe]

The Hawkeyes face North Texas and its high-powered, air-raid offense. I take a look at the matchup in my weekly preview and prediction piece:

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[HawkeyeDenis]

This is going to be another test for Iowa's secondary. North Texas may not have the size of Iowa State but they have a QB that can throw on the run, which he needs to at 5.11. Defensively they have a good athletic secondary.

 

[RobHowe]

It's a test for Iowa's defensive line as well. If they leave the secondary in coverage too long, that's trouble.

 

[bitmap]

It's a test for Iowa's defensive line as well. If they leave the secondary in coverage too long, that's trouble.

If every down is a passing down w/ their offense do you think we see more AJ?

 

[clim3]

If every down is a passing down w/ their offense do you think we see more AJ?

Yes. More AJ. Gonna be hot Saturday. We need to run the ball and eat up some clock too

 

[HawkeyeWalker]

"Deep as the deepest". Spielman was one of my favs.

 

[RobHowe]

I said before the season that AJ's reps would increase game by game. We saw that the first two weeks. I'd expect it to continue. One thing that was hard last week and will be again this week is substituting against a hurry-up offense.

 

[bucksnducks]

with the temp around 90, substituting will be imperative. I look for cramping delays on both sides

 

[RobHowe]

with the temp around 90, substituting will be imperative. I look for cramping delays on both sides

Yes. I need to stay hydrated while shooting photos on the sideline. The HN depth chart is thin at that position.

 

[uihawk82]

Long, time consuming Iowa offensive drives are important to give the defense rest. Finish drives with scores, hold the opponent, another long Iowa drive