Next years schedule--who did we piss off at the BIG?

[7and5baby]

2027 schedule...
lets disregard the 2 OOC games, and the 4 'automatic' games (ISU, NEB, WISKY, MN)

we play...
Oregon
USC
UCLA
INDY
MICH
MARYL

All of these are top-tier teams, except Maryl. And Neb, Wisky, & MN are all traditionally solid teams as well.

 

[squeezebox_1]

That schedule is daunting. It boggles my mind when people talk about 2027 being "the" year for Iowa football. So many variables in play. If they can return everyone, that changes the dynamic, but wow do we need some DL play to step up. it is all going to depend on the transfer portal for most of these teams.

 

[Palmerhawk]

Fans just look at Iowa's roster and see that only a handful of players exhaust their eligibility this year and project a strong team.
But, schedule does matter.
I will say,fwiw, Oregon,USC,UCLA, IU all lose star QBs off this year's team.
As will wis and neb.
Mich and minny are in kinnick.

Stuff changes so radically in off season these days it is near impossible to project.
Purdy might show as ISU 's qb next year in this nutty environment!

 

[BunchofAholes]

You want to be the best, you have to play the best.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Fans just look at Iowa's roster and see that only a handful of players exhaust their eligibility this year and project a strong team.
But, schedule does matter.
I will say,fwiw, Oregon,USC,UCLA, IU all lose star QBs off this year's team.
As will wis and neb.
Mich and minny are in kinnick.

Stuff changes so radically in off season these days it is near impossible to project.
Purdy might show as ISU 's qb next year in this nutty environment!

Purdy never beat Iowa. So that would be great

 

[bulletproof90]

2 of the 3 West Coast teams (USC and UCLA) having to come to Kinnick is nice.

We can beat Michigan in Kinnick as well.

@Indiana is tough. @Oregon is as well although if they look like the do this year, that's winnable.

@Nebraska and @Wisconsin are fine, we can beat those two anywhere.

We should be a better team next year, based on who we have returning. And being a developmental program, I'm excited to see how good this team can become after going through the rest of this season, and the gauntlet that is next season.

Go 10-2 or even 9-3 next year and we're a dangerous team in the playoffs.

 

[uihawk82]

2 of the 3 West Coast teams (USC and UCLA) having to come to Kinnick is nice.

We can beat Michigan in Kinnick as well.

@Indiana is tough. @Oregon is as well although if they look like the do this year, that's winnable.

@Nebraska and @Wisconsin are fine, we can beat those two anywhere.

We should be a better team next year, based on who we have returning. And being a developmental program, I'm excited to see how good this team can become after going through the rest of this season, and the gauntlet that is next season.

Go 10-2 or even 9-3 next year and we're a dangerous team in the playoffs.

Nice evaluation. I will be surprised if USC brings much of a defense with them to kinnick. Without knowing how many starters our opponents are losing it is hard to predict which teams will be tough, top opponents.

 

[HawkeyePride24]

2027 schedule...
lets disregard the 2 OOC games, and the 4 'automatic' games (ISU, NEB, WISKY, MN)

we play...
Oregon
USC
UCLA
INDY
MICH
MARYL

All of these are top-tier teams, except Maryl. And Neb, Wisky, & MN are all traditionally solid teams as well.

Run the ball.

 

[squeezebox_1]

Fans just look at Iowa's roster and see that only a handful of players exhaust their eligibility this year and project a strong team.
But, schedule does matter.
I will say,fwiw, Oregon,USC,UCLA, IU all lose star QBs off this year's team.
As will wis and neb.
Mich and minny are in kinnick.

Stuff changes so radically in off season these days it is near impossible to project.
Purdy might show as ISU 's qb next year in this nutty environment!

Agreed, the issue isn't exhausting eligibility as much as it is players leaving early. I don't feel nearly as comfortable replacing 3 lineman again next season. Losing two potential 1st round picks is a tough hill to climb. We've seen how they are progressing with the season, it would be amazing if Iowa could scrounge up the money to keep both Lauck and Pieper, but I see both of them headed to the league.

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

All I know is bye weeks feel like waiting until next season .

 

[squeezebox_1]

OT: but this should signal the end of the Iowa State game

 

[OnlyTheObscure]

Iowa is lucky their guaranteed games are against weaker teams. Their schedule would be a lot more difficult almost every year without them.

I wouldn’t be surprised if some schools don’t start squawking about strength of schedule bias in league games.

 

[Hawkmanic23]

2027 schedule...
lets disregard the 2 OOC games, and the 4 'automatic' games (ISU, NEB, WISKY, MN)

we play...
Oregon
USC
UCLA
INDY
MICH
MARYL

All of these are top-tier teams, except Maryl. And Neb, Wisky, & MN are all traditionally solid teams as well.

Michigan and Oregon certainly aren’t “top-tier” Big 10 teams this season. At least we get Ohio State off the schedule. Too bad Iowa doesn’t play Penn State next year.

 

[PeteJox]

Meh. Everyone was freaking out about the last 3 game stretch for months and we went 2-1. Injuries happen and teams flop.

 

[HawksRule73]

The schedule won't be as big of a deal come next year with the move to a 24 team playoff. If we can go 9-3 or maybe even 8-4 against that schedule, we should be in the playoff.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Iowa is lucky their guaranteed games are against weaker teams. Their schedule would be a lot more difficult almost every year without them.

I wouldn’t be surprised if some schools don’t start squawking about strength of schedule bias in league games.

And Iowa also has played a part in the challenges of its neighboring teams

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

The schedule won't be as big of a deal come next year with the move to a 24 team playoff. If we can go 9-3 or maybe even 8-4 against that schedule, we should be in the playoff.

But with the expanded playoff, goals will shift quickly...like BBall. You want to have a better record, better seed, better chance to win game one.

With 24 teams, we'll want Iowa in the playoffs around 50% of the time

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

That is a GREAT looking B1G schedule! Such a welcome relief from all the B1G West years. I would hope that these are the types of schedules Iowa’s players want. I can’t wait….

 

[LaQuintaHawk]

Run the ball.

Don’t forget ‘win the turnover battle’ and special teams.

WE GOT THIS!!!

 

[93hawkeye]

What are the odds UCLA's coach moves to a biggr brand in a year or two

 

[Palmerhawk]

What are the odds UCLA's coach moves to a biggr brand in a year or two

Maybe..but there is a lot of money and recruits in LA.
Cali is a nice place to live,especially if you're as rich as he will be.

 

[RuggieC]

I. Think sometimes we forget other teams that have us on their schedule makes their schedule that much tougher.

 

[Sett1997]

You want to be the best, you have to play the best.

 

[7and5baby]

Iowa is lucky their guaranteed games are against weaker teams. Their schedule would be a lot more difficult almost every year without them.

I wouldn’t be surprised if some schools don’t start squawking about strength of schedule bias in league games.

Mn and Wisky are usually 'ok' to 'good'. I fear Wisky might be back heading towards 'good to great' again, especially since their NIL has picked up. Deby might be a sleeping giant, and have a LOT of CA$H from their fanatical fanbase.

 

[Hurricane88]

The way some of the fans talk about this year's team and being a playoff lock dictates how people think about next season.

If this year's team is so good and a "lock" to the playoffs and will "easily handle" the rest of the schedule, then why wouldn't we think next season will be better?

 

[Hurricane88]

Mn and Wisky are usually 'ok' to 'good'. I fear Wisky might be back heading towards 'good to great' again, especially since their NIL has picked up. Deby might be a sleeping giant, and have a LOT of CA$H from their fanatical fanbase.

Debby has been a "sleeping giant" for decades now. Let's see how Trae Taylor does, if he even sticks with his commitment. Michigan might be looking for another coach after this season. Oregon as well?

I know I'm one of the people Squeezebox is referring to about next season. I still think it looks favorable. Unless we lose a bunch of starters to the portal.

 

[Tippett1]

I realize Iowa typically has almost everyone come back but you never know, Iowa could lose a bunch of guys in the portal.

 

[Franisdaman]

That schedule is daunting. It boggles my mind when people talk about 2027 being "the" year for Iowa football. So many variables in play. If they can return everyone, that changes the dynamic, but wow do we need some DL play to step up. it is all going to depend on the transfer portal for most of these teams.

People who have said that 2027 is supposed to be "the good year" have based it on at least 2 points:

* Iowa is very young this year.

* The key people would have to return and not leave early (via transfer portal or the NFL Draft)

 

[Franisdaman]

2027 schedule...
lets disregard the 2 OOC games, and the 4 'automatic' games (ISU, NEB, WISKY, MN)

we play...
Oregon
USC
UCLA
INDY
MICH
MARYL

All of these are top-tier teams, except Maryl. And Neb, Wisky, & MN are all traditionally solid teams as well.

This year, no one expected to be talking an 11-1 season, so who knows what things will look like a year from now.

What we do know is that these will be our opponents:

Home games:
North Dakota
Ball State
Maryland
Minnesota
Michigan
UCLA
USC

Road Games:
Iowa State
Indiana
Oregon
Wisconsin
Nebraska

2027 IOWA Football Schedule:

Sat Aug 28		North Dakota Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Sat Sep 4		Ball State Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Sat Sep 11		at Iowa State Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		Maryland Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		Michigan Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		Minnesota Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		UCLA Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		USC Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		at Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		at Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		at Oregon Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		at Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI	Time TBA TV TBA

 

[7and5baby]

This year, no one expected to be talking an 11-1 season, so who knows what things will look like a year from now.

What we do know is that these will be our opponents:

Home games:
North Dakota
Ball State
Maryland
Minnesota
Michigan
UCLA
USC

Road Games:
Iowa State
Indiana
Oregon
Wisconsin
Nebraska

2027 IOWA Football Schedule:

Sat Aug 28		North Dakota Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Sat Sep 4		Ball State Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Sat Sep 11		at Iowa State Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		Maryland Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		Michigan Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		Minnesota Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		UCLA Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		USC Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		at Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		at Nebraska Memorial Stadium Lincoln, NE	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		at Oregon Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR	Time TBA TV TBA
Date TBA		at Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI	Time TBA TV TBA

yeah. so much to play for this year. Shouldn't really be looking at next year, but knowing how young we are, took a peak and didn't realize how tough it looks, at least based on how those teams are this year. Like you said, so much can change, from coaches, players, transfers, etc. Heck, teams that are good this year, could be bad next year, and visa versa.