Indiana v Oregon
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Can we? We've been struggling with a bad Iowa State program for years. We collapsed against USC. Couldn't get over the hump with Oregon. I think there's a clear difference between Iowa and Indiana at this time.
Could we beat Indiana on a neutral field? I'd argue we'd lose by 2-3 touchdowns.
Dumbass doesn't even know how to quote correctly lmao
Stop. Iowa averaged 29 ppg this season. Stop with the "no offense" thing.
Watching these playoffs it is clear that running the ball, playing defense, and just playing straight bully ball wins. That's right in Iowa's wheel house. Need to add a few playmakers is all.
The question is this....are we seeing a perfect storm type of situation that will rage for a couple of years before subsiding and eventually regressing to the mean? Or are we witnessing the rise of a new superpower in college football?
Yes, we were competitive with them ON the field this year. Now ask yourself how competitive we are likely to be from this point forward OFF the field. How many recruiting battles do you think we ever lost to Indiana over the last 40 years? How many do you think we'll win from now on?
I think that's part of it, yes. Lester has improved our offense too. I think Wetjen is likely the closest comparison to Sarrat. But what I'm concerned about is Iowa's place in the overall hierarchy of the B1G. In fact, I'd be interested in hearing everyone's B1G tier list. It used to be Ohio State and Oregon, followed by PSU, Mich, USC, then Iowa. An elite Indiana only pushes us down further, which means losing out on possible recruiting battles or transfer portal offers.
I've always felt Iowa was close to taking that next step, competing with the likes of PSU and USC for recruits and overall competitiveness. This year solidified my opinion that we're definitively better than our B1G rivals.
Ok schizo, keep making up scenarios in your head.
Had our backup QB completed a wide open 5 yard screen pass the old turtle would have beat Indiana.yup
and we still got old man KF
I cannot fathom the turnaround at Indiana. We are talking about one of the historically worst programs ever dominating everyone. Cignetti easily best coach in the country.
Oregon's going to need to do something soon if they're going to win this game.
Yes, at a 50 point deficit Nike switches loyalties.
Ducks look like Iowa in a Rose Bowl game
I haven’t been watching much of the game or reading the game thread, but saw that last touchdown. Have they been playing train horn noises every time Indiana scores a touchdown? Someone at the stadium a Purdue fan trying to troll them?
Depends how much money they get from donors. That's what it takes to have continued success.