shonblatt
Well-Known Member
There seems to be a bit of fear about playing Michigan State on the road.
While it's true Iowa hasn't won there since 1995, that's not as big a deal as it sounds - it's only a losing streak of 4 actual road games - here are the details:
We lost there 49-3 in 1999, which was during Iowa's 1-10 season.
We lost there 31-28 in 2001, which was during Iowa's turnaround 7-5 season.
We lost there 20-10 in 2003, because we had 4 turnovers and 10 penalties.
We lost there 16-13 last year, and that was before Iowa really found it's stride.
Michigan State is not some unbeatable juggernaut at home. They're 36-25 at home this decade, and they haven't gone unbeaten at home since 1999. They already lost to Central Michigan at home this year.
Sparty has won 3 games in a row:
OT over Michigan, and 10 point wins over Illinois and Northwestern.
Excuse me while I quiver in fear over that amazing 3-game winning streak.
Iowa is the better team, and so long as we show up with our normal performance, we should win.
My call: Iowa 24, MSU 13
While it's true Iowa hasn't won there since 1995, that's not as big a deal as it sounds - it's only a losing streak of 4 actual road games - here are the details:
We lost there 49-3 in 1999, which was during Iowa's 1-10 season.
We lost there 31-28 in 2001, which was during Iowa's turnaround 7-5 season.
We lost there 20-10 in 2003, because we had 4 turnovers and 10 penalties.
We lost there 16-13 last year, and that was before Iowa really found it's stride.
Michigan State is not some unbeatable juggernaut at home. They're 36-25 at home this decade, and they haven't gone unbeaten at home since 1999. They already lost to Central Michigan at home this year.
Sparty has won 3 games in a row:
OT over Michigan, and 10 point wins over Illinois and Northwestern.
Excuse me while I quiver in fear over that amazing 3-game winning streak.
Iowa is the better team, and so long as we show up with our normal performance, we should win.
My call: Iowa 24, MSU 13