PnkPanther
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I would agree Iowa's worst case is 5-7.
IOWA STATE - I am not as worried as I probably should be, but I don't see Iowa overlooking Iowa State. Iowa has not only Stanley, but 3 returning RBs, one of the better returners in the B1G, and probably the best pass rusher in the country. Iowa kept ISU out of the endzone last season, and they had Montgomery and Butler.
MICHIGAN - Iowa has won 5 of their last 6 matchups. Jim Harbaugh has never beaten Iowa as a player or as a coach. Is Michigan better? Yes. But I would say they have been in most of the last 6 matchups. That being said, I have Iowa losing this game.
PENN STATE - Home makes as big difference. Iowa was very close to beating them in Kinnick 2 years ago, when they had Barkley and McSorley. I have Iowa going 1-1 vs PSU and Wisconsin. Leaning more to the being the win.
PURDUE - agree with you.
NORTHWESTERN - Iowa should dominate this game. NW lost a lot and it was a very close game last season. I think Iowa wins, but it will be like Nebraska-Iowa game last year.
WISCONSIN - Iowa has not found the answer to Jonathan Taylor. Hopefully Iowa's LBs improve enough because I don't think we can rely on the DL enough to stop him. Like I said with PSU, 1-1 vs PSU and Wisconsin while leaning Wisconsin winning.
MINNESOTA - I disagree with you. They are still trying to connect to PJ's philosophy. I am not worried about this one.
NEBRASKA - eh
We haven't won in kinninc since 99, but we're not easy out