SteveDeace
Well-Known Member
Iowa has to avoid the big plays from an explosive offense early in the first quarter that creates momentum with the crowd, somewhat similar to what it didn't do early on at Arizona (especially on special teams).
If Iowa gets out of the first quarter with at least a stalemate as Michigan State did, which I would define as anything short of a 10-0 lead for the Wolverines, the Hawkeyes will win the game provided they don't start turning the ball over because they're the more physical team and that will bear out over time provided Iowa doesn't dig itself a hole.
That's especially true because in three years the only time a Rich Rodriguez-coached team has shown any resolve against quality Big Ten opposition was his first Big Ten game against Wisconsin, when the Wolverines rebounded from a 19-0 halftime deficit to win, which has obviously proven itself to be a total fluke since.
I expect Iowa to win, 31-21.
If Iowa gets out of the first quarter with at least a stalemate as Michigan State did, which I would define as anything short of a 10-0 lead for the Wolverines, the Hawkeyes will win the game provided they don't start turning the ball over because they're the more physical team and that will bear out over time provided Iowa doesn't dig itself a hole.
That's especially true because in three years the only time a Rich Rodriguez-coached team has shown any resolve against quality Big Ten opposition was his first Big Ten game against Wisconsin, when the Wolverines rebounded from a 19-0 halftime deficit to win, which has obviously proven itself to be a total fluke since.
I expect Iowa to win, 31-21.