Quarterbacks: B
At times this season, Nate Stanley completed passes that made fans truly believe in the NFL hype that surrounded him entering the season.
At other times, that notion was preposterous....
Special teams: B+
The final play of Iowa’s regular season was a game-winning field goal from Miguel Recinos as time expired against Nebraska. That’s a pretty solid ending to game No. 12 and also a...
Defense backs: B+
Preseason, everyone knew the defensive line would be one of the strong points of Iowa’s defense thanks to its returning leadership.
The secondary, which flew under the radar (until...
Wide receivers and tight ends: A-
Let’s make one thing clear: If this was only about Iowa’s tight ends, the grade would undoubtedly be an A+.
It’s hard not to get the best grade possible when your...
Big Ten Power Rankings
1) Ohio State (12-1)
Another mid-season blowout road loss keeps Ohio State out of the playoffs. Again.
2) Michigan (10-2)
Jim Harbaugh still can’t beat Urban...
From 2011-17, there was a bad taste left in the Hawkeyes’ mouths after each season.
Losing bowl games repeatedly does that to a team. It hurts to end the season on a low note each time.
But after Iowa...
Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 12, 2018
Iowa will face No. 18 Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, and the SEC-Big Ten matchup brings a challenge that the Hawkeyes haven’t had to face yet with quarterback Nate Stanley at the helm.
To...
In former Hawkeye offensive coordinator Greg Davis’ final game at the helm, Iowa produced just 226 yards of offense in its 30-3 loss to Florida in the 2017 Outback Bowl.
Iowa’s ground game did what...
Iowa vs. No. 18 Mississippi State
Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 35-25): Mississippi State - I’m going to get a bulldog once I graduate.
Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 38-22): Mississippi State -Â I...
Linebackers: B
One of the biggest questions surrounding Hawkeye football entering the season narrowed in on the linebackers.
After three-year starters Josey Jewell, Ben Niemann, and Bo Bower graduated,...
Running backs: B-
This season featured a running-back carousel — head coach Kirk Ferentz flirted with three different starting tailbacks throughout the season — but in the last two games, Mekhi Sargent...
Offensive Line: B
Death, taxes, and Iowa’s running game being effective. The Hawkeyes’ ground attack posted some impressive performances with a breakout game here and there, and it posted better numbers...
