Iowa's offense looks to be one of the better offensive units in the conference with a veteran offensive line, a QB with big game experience, an all-conference wide reciever and a star in the making running back. James Vandenberg takes over for the departed Ricky Stanzi and has WR Marvin McNutt back as his main target. Marcus Coker will run behind an offensive line that looks to rival Iowa's famed 2002 offensive line.
The Iowa defense has been good to great every year for the past 10 seasons however there are major holes in this years edition. The defensive line must improve on a terrible 2010. The linebackers are young and there is little depth behind them. The Hawkeyes secondary showcases all Big Ten corner Shawn Prater and return specialist Micah Hyde.
Iowa will get off to a quick 4-0 start which includes a win over Big East favorite Pittsburgh. The Big Ten schedule is favorable and features a year end clash against Nebraska. Michigan State visits Kinnick Stadium for a second straight year the week after Michigan comes calling. Prediction: 9-3 overall, 5-3 in conference.
Egad, peasants...9 wins is all you have these birds winning with their schedule this year? Harrumph!
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