dwh5er
Well-Known Member
Iowa's light year's better than last year because of the running game. The schedule wasn't exactly packed full of powerhouse teams last season either and the running game struggled even behind what could be considered on paper to be a "better" offensive line. The defense is way better, last year it was AWFUL. Special teams are better, last year they were awful. This year's team would easily beat last year's team by 17+ points.
Last year opposing defenses didn't have to respect the deep passing threat and could load the box to stop the run.