Don't forget: Washington was about a 3-point favorite and was tough against the rush

[DukeSlater]

Just thought I'd remind folks, because it seems many have forgotten those facts. The Huskies were allowing 111.4 rushing yards per game and 3.2 yards per carry through their first five weeks of the 2026 season. Iowa rushed for 263 yards, 6.9 yards per carry, FWIW.

 

[Ripcord]

thanks for pointing that out.

Any thoughts on if Dotzler is finally "getting it" andthe OL in general is improving?

I ask because whenever these things happen, I can never really figure out if is one team is better than expected (us last night) or the other team (Washington last night) is just simply not very good and making us look better.

 

[BigOHawk1]

thanks for pointing that out.

Any thoughts on if Dotzler is finally "getting it" andthe OL in general is improving?

I ask because whenever these things happen, I can never really figure out if is one team is better than expected (us last night) or the other team (Washington last night) is just simply not very good and making us look better.

I do know this...Lauck was destroying dudes last night and running them into the sideline "Blindside" style!

 

[DukeSlater]

thanks for pointing that out.

Any thoughts on if Dotzler is finally "getting it" andthe OL in general is improving?

I ask because whenever these things happen, I can never really figure out if is one team is better than expected (us last night) or the other team (Washington last night) is just simply not very good and making us look better.

The answer, almost always, is a little bit of both. Washington didn't play well, but Iowa showed improvement. That combination led to a powerful and effective Iowa running attack on Friday night.