Does anyone have a read on Iowa? They're ranked 18 overall on sp+ with the 38th offense and 9th defense... I thought there was talk preseason their D might drop a lot since they lost so much from last season. Or is it because they ain't played nobody?

Posted on September 21, 2026 at 01:47:12 PM by yarn (edited September 21, 2026 at 01:47:45 PM)

Sidenote: I do not understand how our special teams are still 108th(?!) in sp+. One Marsh fumble with stellar punting and 100% from limited field goals... I guess it must still have too much data from last season built in.

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Does anyone have a read on Iowa? They're ranked 18 overall on sp+ with the 38th offense and 9th defense... I thought there was talk preseason their D might drop a lot since they lost so much from last season. Or is it because they ain't played nobody? - By yarn September 21, 2026 at 01:47:12 PM
- isn't that like a mirror image of us? will be a frustrating game i guess* - By 6p September 21, 2026 at 02:14:12 PM
- I feel like it's the same Iowa as always. If we can't grind out a 21-17 win or something we're not very good. At home is a key advantage imo* - By Daytripper September 21, 2026 at 02:06:38 PM
  - yea, it's a big advantage. i can totally see us losing @Iowa* - By 6p September 21, 2026 at 02:16:35 PM
    - the d and crowd feed off each other. they will be turned up. Can't see Iowa driving 80 yards to win it on the road. We need to hold on to the damn football and make them play from behind* - By Daytripper September 21, 2026 at 02:19:35 PM

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Does anyone have a read on Iowa? They're ranked 18 overall on sp+ with the 38th offense and 9th defense... I thought there was talk preseason their D might drop a lot since they lost so much from last season. Or is it because they ain't played nobody?