We're counting on the Ferentz track record of bad offense, good defense. Probably. But cfb change has come even to Iowa.

Posted on September 25, 2026 at 11:54:43 AM by ftb (edited September 25, 2026 at 11:55:04 AM)

I wonder if all the new personnel could make for a surprisingly not bad offense and/or a suprisingly not good defense.

(To be clear, my worry about Iowa is that we aren't very good, not that Iowa is very good.)

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We're counting on the Ferentz track record of bad offense, good defense. Probably. But cfb change has come even to Iowa. - By ftb September 25, 2026 at 11:54:43 AM
- while i agree with the general M blogosphere vibes that Iowa is not suddenly an awesome offense, one thing i am thinking is our D is not nearly as suffocating in the run game as it looks so far. - By DetUMICH September 25, 2026 at 12:37:29 PM
  - Almost exactly my view.* - By ftb September 25, 2026 at 12:41:34 PM
    - yeah i meant to start with “i kind of agree…” - By DetUMICH September 25, 2026 at 12:47:01 PM

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We're counting on the Ferentz track record of bad offense, good defense. Probably. But cfb change has come even to Iowa.