Can Iowa beat Michigan at the Big House?

[JerseyCityHawk]

I am starting to like this game more and more because of the uncertainty of Michigan’s team all over the board. Talent wise they should beat us on that alone but I have this feeling Iowa will be ready and won’t be overwhelmed over the big crowd. Games and teams go through cycles for instance Wisconsin had our number for numerous years and we flipped the script… Michigan has as well and the same with ISU… I see the tide turning this year and I believe they will be heading into their home gane with OSU at 4-0… been wrong before but I think this is the year aa the pieces are falling into place …

Go Hawks!

 

[herkhatescy2]

I am starting to like this game more and more because of the uncertainty of Michigan’s team all over the board. Talent wise they should beat us on that alone but I have this feeling Iowa will be ready and won’t be overwhelmed over the big crowd. Games and teams go through cycles for instance Wisconsin had our number for numerous years and we flipped the script… Michigan has as well and the same with ISU… I see the tide turning this year and I believe they will be heading into their home gane with OSU at 4-0… been wrong before but I think this is the year aa the pieces are falling into place …

Go Hawks!

Yes. I believe that we will this year.

 

[83Hawk]

The Hawks are playing Michigan at the right time…early. I think our chances of winning are better than they would be if it was later in the season. Get Michigan before they begin to gel as a team.

 

[Palmerhawk]

We have a history of stumbling early in the season at ISU.
Now our success in November is probably due to our dominance of our rivals.
Wish we played mich, OSU and Wash in the last 6 weeks as the weather fits our style of play in nov.

I just think we are set up to lose these three games.
Michigan has a ton of talent.
They can run the ball with underwood a running threat.
Utah played power ball and mich can play that game.
Not feeling good about that stretch
We need to get one win.
Wish it was at wash,OSU ,at mich,instead
Playing the most beatable of these games on the road at the end of this gauntlet might leave us depleted.

 

[r_desihawk]

I would definitely prefer playing talented teams outdoors in november but the michigan osu types seem to usually happen in the first half of the season.

 

[uihawk82]

I am starting to like this game more and more because of the uncertainty of Michigan’s team all over the board. Talent wise they should beat us on that alone but I have this feeling Iowa will be ready and won’t be overwhelmed over the big crowd. Games and teams go through cycles for instance Wisconsin had our number for numerous years and we flipped the script… Michigan has as well and the same with ISU… I see the tide turning this year and I believe they will be heading into their home gane with OSU at 4-0… been wrong before but I think this is the year aa the pieces are falling into place …

Go Hawks!

You know Iowa has won at Mich in 2010, 2002, 1990, 1981 and I might have missed one there. And that time period covers 11 games at Mich statium so Iowa wins there about 38-40% of the time there. In 2019 Mich won by 7, and '97. '93, and '83 were less than a TD loss. That is 4 wins and 4 close losses out of 11 games. So I give us a 50% chance historically but maybe a negative is the matchup of QBs and inexpericence of our defensive line. So I say a 40-50% chance of winning.

We play at Mich much better than OSU at OSU probably because Mich runs the ball more and is a bit more conservative over the years.

Mich has a very good, experienced head coach

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Well they won't be stealing our signals this time.

 

[HawkeyePride24]

All depends on QB play and IF we have leader there.

 

[HawksRule73]

If QB has been settled and playing well, I think we win. If not, we probably lose.

 

[UIAlumFireFighter]

No.

We are too inconsistent early on.

 

[TrojanHawkeye]

 

[UIAlumFireFighter]

I'd really love to see the punchable face behind the name "eyesofhawk."

 

[DukeSlater]

Iowa will have a good chance to win @ Michigan. Despite the size of the Big House and the recent remodel, the Michigan crowds never seem to impact the game as much as the crowds do in other venues.

One of the most satisfying and unexpected Iowa wins @ Ann Arbor came in 1981 when Hayden Fry's guys beat Bo Schembechler's boys 9-7 on three Tommy Nichol field goals. It was one of the key wins that sent Iowa to the Big Ten title and its first Rose Bowl since 1959.

I think Lester's offense is gonna surprise people with a balanced attack featuring the best aerial assault in a long time. Combined with Phil's defense and the usual special teams superiority--despite a new coach and lots of new faces--I'll take the Hawkeyes.

 

[iahawkeyes17]

You know Iowa has won at Mich in 2010, 2002, 1990, 1981 and I might have missed one there. And that time period covers 11 games at Mich statium so Iowa wins there about 38-40% of the time there. In 2019 Mich won by 7, and '97. '93, and '83 were less than a TD loss. That is 4 wins and 4 close losses out of 11 games. So I give us a 50% chance historically but maybe a negative is the matchup of QBs and inexpericence of our defensive line. So I say a 40-50% chance of winning.

We play at Mich much better than OSU at OSU probably because Mich runs the ball more and is a bit more conservative over the years.

Mich has a very good, experienced head coach

There coach always reminds me of the KF of the west. He brought a couple good defensive players and one DE Daley an all conference caliber talent. I’m not sold yet on Underwood for Michigan and as others said better to get early. Typical Iowa game where I think if either team gets to 20 that could be enough to win it.

 

[JerseyCityHawk]

I'd really love to see the punchable face behind the name "eyesofhawk."

Settle down Francis

 

[JerseyCityHawk]

There coach always reminds me of the KF of the west. He brought a couple good defensive players and one DE Daley an all conference caliber talent. I’m not sold yet on Underwood for Michigan and as others said better to get early. Typical Iowa game where I think if either team gets to 20 that could be enough to win it.

I am not either Underwear tossed a lot of INT’s last year and Iowa’s DB’s could have a field day with him… wait and see… that’s why they play the game

 

[rchawk]

Jersey I think it is a realistic possibility. Probably our best shot in that brutal opening three-game stretch. And as hawk82 pointed out above, Iowa has shown they are not intimidated in The Big House.

 

[Iron Doc]

Who knows?

 

[85Bears]

Michigan under Whittingham will be vastly improved. They’ve moved on from bozo the clown and now have a very solid coach. Thats not the game on the road I’d be expecting a win. They may win the bigten

 

[JerseyCityHawk]

Jersey I think it is a realistic possibility. Probably our best shot in that brutal opening three-game stretch. And as hawk82 pointed out above, Iowa has shown they are not intimidated in The Big House.

I just think it’s there time to take them down from those BTC games Iowa got beatdown… I will take the score when Brad Banks and co went into the Big House and just flattened them

 

[UIAlumFireFighter]

I just think it’s there time to take them down from those BTC games Iowa got beatdown… I will take the score when Brad Banks and co went into the Big House and just flattened them

Which is just you wearing your black and gold sunglasses and not having an observational reasoning behind your statements.

New QB with little playing time and new members on the O-line. Yeah, it's our time to go to Michigan and win. That's funny.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

"Can" Iowa win at the big house? Yes......

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Which is just you wearing your black and gold sunglasses and not having an observational reasoning behind your statements.

New QB with little playing time and new members on the O-line. Yeah, it's our time to go to Michigan and win. That's funny.

Well okay Nebraska boy.

Two of the starting OL will be 1st Team All Big Ten. Best TEs in the league??? Close. Awesome running back? Check. Yeah bro we have a chance. Don't forget VZ out wide.

 

[Passing Is For COMMIES]

When they failed upwards from Moore to Wittingham after Moore’s generational crash out on his side piece, I moved this from a 50/50 win to a 100% L. As the offseason has gone on though I’ve warmed up to beating them. New coach, new players, new system, and it’s their first conference game. We are usually more inconsistent early but one would think Michigan will be even more so. I’m back to 50/50.

 

[iahawkeyes17]

When they failed upwards from Moore to Wittingham after Moore’s generational crash out on his side piece, I moved this from a 50/50 win to a 100% L. As the offseason has gone on though I’ve warmed up to beating them. New coach, new players, new system, and it’s their first conference game. We are usually more inconsistent early but one would think Michigan will be even more so. I’m back to 50/50.

I’m very interested to see how they look week 2 game when they host OU.

 

[JerseyCityHawk]

Which is just you wearing your black and gold sunglasses and not having an observational reasoning behind your statements.

New QB with little playing time and new members on the O-line. Yeah, it's our time to go to Michigan and win. That's funny.

What’s so f’ing funny BRO? Seriously, do you troll these boards to start **** all the time? I don’t give 2 ***** what you think aa opinions are like ******** every one has one… you are so doom and gloom … I usually don’t get too upset over posters but you seem to get under my skin as you act like a f’ing punk all the time . Glad there’s an ignore button as you are first in line…You’re the reason God created the middle finger.

 

[rchawk]

What’s so f’ing funny BRO? Seriously, do you troll these boards to start **** all the time? I don’t give 2 ***** what you think aa opinions are like ******** every one has one… you are so doom and gloom … I usually don’t get too upset over posters but you seem to get under my skin as you act like a f’ing punk all the time . Glad there’s an ignore button as you are first in line…You’re the reason God created the middle finger.

Jersey, put him on Ignore, you will be glad you did. I speak from experience, it's a better board without him.

 

[rchawk]

I’m very interested to see how they look week 2 game when they host OU.

Good point. That game should give UM coaches some good film to look at.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

Jersey, put him on Ignore, you will be glad you did. I speak from experience, it's a better board without him.

The problem with that is the way this board is getting you'll have more people on ignore then are on here. I prefer just to engage them and let them show themselves for their nonsense....

 

[UIAlumFireFighter]

What’s so f’ing funny BRO? Seriously, do you troll these boards to start **** all the time? I don’t give 2 ***** what you think aa opinions are like ******** every one has one… you are so doom and gloom … I usually don’t get too upset over posters but you seem to get under my skin as you act like a f’ing punk all the time . Glad there’s an ignore button as you are first in line…You’re the reason God created the middle finger.

Considering objective information and having a realistic take does not mean I am doom and gloom.

I am positive when factual information can support it.

 

[rchawk]

The problem with that is the way this board is getting you'll have more people on ignore then are on here. I prefer just to engage them and let them show themselves for their nonsense....

Respectfully disagree. A fan of Nowledge U or the clowns can regurgitate what he has been programmed to say. I wouldn't put anybody on Ignore just because he isn't as intelligent as I am.

A troll is different, he gets his jollies from upsetting people. He may be a fan of another school masquerading as an Iowa fan, or he may just have behavioral problems. He may come here because his boss yelled at him today for sucking at his job, or getting a C-minus on his algebra quiz. I don't care if he is about to get fired or has to repeat 9th grade.

 

[Iron Doc]

For what its worth, trolls are an identified demographic group here in North Iowa.
They generally can be found in encampments below bridges.

 

[Anon1751737284]

I think the Hawks have a good shot. Nobody gave the 1981 team a chance, but they had a very good kicker and a great defense. Some of you old-timers might remember that the game was not on broadcast TV, but it was shown via closed circuit TV (for you kids out there, it was like pay per view, but you had to leave the house to watch) at the Rec Building. The picture was barely watchable and they piped in one of the Iowa radio stations to accompany the video. The acoustics in the Rec building were so awful you couldn't understand much. The Hawkeyes prevailed and the crowd left stunned, witnessing something unimaginable for the previous 20 years. It was glorious! This year's Iowa team certainly has a better chance than that one did...

 

[rchawk]

I think the Hawks have a good shot. Nobody gave the 1981 team a chance, but they had a very good kicker and a great defense. Some of you old-timers might remember that the game was not on broadcast TV, but it was shown via closed circuit TV (for you kids out there, it was like pay per view, but you had to leave the house to watch) at the Rec Building. The picture was barely watchable and they piped in one of the Iowa radio stations to accompany the video. The acoustics in the Rec building were so awful you couldn't understand much. The Hawkeyes prevailed and the crowd left stunned, witnessing something unimaginable for the previous 20 years. It was glorious! This year's Iowa team certainly has a better chance than that one did...

I was in the Rec Center watching that game! I think Jerry Hilgenberg was one of the announcers. There were some Iowa pom-pom girls there too. Cost about two bucks (maybe five) to get in. Hayden beat Bo.

That was when the chants of "Rose Bowl!" started.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Which is just you wearing your black and gold sunglasses and not having an observational reasoning behind your statements.

New QB with little playing time and new members on the O-line. Yeah, it's our time to go to Michigan and win. That's funny.

O-line will be excellent

 

[eyesofhawk]

Well okay Nebraska boy.

Two of the starting OL will be 1st Team All Big Ten. Best TEs in the league??? Close. Awesome running back? Check. Yeah bro we have a chance. Don't forget VZ out wide.

Don't forget PP coaches the D.

And KF coaches the team, which will mean good special teams, for one

 

[IowaFarmBoy2]

Well okay Nebraska boy.

Two of the starting OL will be 1st Team All Big Ten. Best TEs in the league??? Close. Awesome running back? Check. Yeah bro we have a chance. Don't forget VZ out wide.

When ya cant win start callin insulting names.

 

[IowaFarmBoy2]

What’s so f’ing funny BRO? Seriously, do you troll these boards to start **** all the time? I don’t give 2 ***** what you think aa opinions are like ******** every one has one… you are so doom and gloom … I usually don’t get too upset over posters but you seem to get under my skin as you act like a f’ing punk all the time . Glad there’s an ignore button as you are first in line…You’re the reason God created the middle finger.

Nice play except for the fact fact it makes sense

 

[IowaFarmBoy2]

Good point. That game should give UM coaches some good film to look at.

We can see how the attack top talent and apply?

 

[83Hawk]

I think the Hawks have a good shot. Nobody gave the 1981 team a chance, but they had a very good kicker and a great defense. Some of you old-timers might remember that the game was not on broadcast TV, but it was shown via closed circuit TV (for you kids out there, it was like pay per view, but you had to leave the house to watch) at the Rec Building. The picture was barely watchable and they piped in one of the Iowa radio stations to accompany the video. The acoustics in the Rec building were so awful you couldn't understand much. The Hawkeyes prevailed and the crowd left stunned, witnessing something unimaginable for the previous 20 years. It was glorious! This year's Iowa team certainly has a better chance than that one did...

They showed a replay on tv that night at 10:30…I think it was on WMT, but can’t be sure.