Iowa legend Chuck Long took the snaps as Iowa’s quarterback in 1985. A monster season gave him the single-season passing TD crown with 27 on the year.

This 33-year old record is about to be Nate Stanley’s.

Stanley could’ve been mistaken for Aaron Rodgers last week in his 6-touchdown performance against Indiana. Among his highlights was a rollout pass to T.J. Hockenson, with footwork that looked like vintage Rodgers.

With 10 touchdowns in the last two weeks against respectable defenses, the 12 touchdowns Stanley needs to grab the record are certainly achievable. This is especially true if he keeps up this impressive level of play.

Stanley has thrown more touchdowns in the last two weeks than the previous four weeks of the season combined. Momentum and confidence are clearly on his side. Also on his side are the defenses Stanley will face.

The receiving corps is definitely up to the task of helping Stanley get the record. The tight ends have had a dominant couple of weeks. In his 6-touchdown performance against Indiana, Hockenson grabbed 2 touchdowns and Noah Fant took 1 to the house.

The Hawkeyes have been very successful as the passing game gets going. Stanley has also been fairly consistent, only throwing 1 interception Oct. 13.

For what it’s worth, the 1985 Hawkeye football team made a trip to the Rose Bowl and finished the season ranked in the AP Top 10. If Stanley keeps the offense rolling, who’s to say this season would be any different for the Hawkeyes?