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QChawks

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11am ESPN
Vandy -5.5
O/U 45.5

The Hawkeyes (8-4) look to try and slow down a high powered Vandy (10-2) offense. To me this game is gonna come down to Iowa being able to run the ball against Vanderbilts 15th rated rush defense.

I expect the Hawkeyes to come out very well after the first 10 or so scripted plays. I just don’t think we’ll be able to contain Vanderbilt passing offense the entire game. I’m seeing a 31-20 Vandy win.

go hawks!
 
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2D

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Been thinking a lot about this one over the past few weeks. I've realized just how important this game is, on multiple levels. If we beat Vandy, we can finally get over the hump of losing to ranked teams. This is arguably the most important aspect of the game. Beating a ranked team with a Heisman finalist at QB would be a huge boon to the program, especially going into the off season on a positive note. Really can't stress enough how important this is. The next ranked opponent we'll play next year will likely be Ohio State or Washington.

Then there are things like continuing the B1G's undefeated bowl streak (or at least keeping us at the top of the pack against other conferences).

Not to mention how many people are going to tune in hoping we take it to Pavia. After his shenanigans off the field, there are a lot of people out there that want to see him humbled.

A lot on the line this game, and I pray that Kirk has the guys ready to go. But Iowa, historically, struggles against elite QBs. I hate to say it, but I think Pavia is too much for our defense. I think our offense will score, because we've played better defenses than Vandy's, but we just don't have the firepower to keep up with a player like Pavia. For the sake of the program ending on the right note this year and starting off on the right foot next year, I pray I'm wrong. These guys deserve the big ranked win they've been looking for.
 
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I hope our running game can control the ball.
Tenn. Seems soft stopping run. Maybe we can bully again..vs sec..if not with this o-line, when?

I think jazz is going pop one tomorrow.
 
r_desihawk

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QChawks said:
11am ESPN
Vandy -5.5
O/U 45.5

The Hawkeyes (8-4) look to try and slow down a high powered Vandy (10-2) offense. To me this game is gonna come down to Iowa being able to run the ball against Vanderbilts 15th rated rush defense.

I expect the Hawkeyes to come out very well after the first 10 or so scripted plays. I just don’t think we’ll be able to contain Vanderbilt passing offense the entire game. I’m seeing a 31-20 Vandy win.

go hawks!
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31 by vandy is a given but it's gonna be sad if we put up only a bf-esque 20...
also hope levar didn't already check out his unit puts up a few points
 
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HIWILLE said:
I told her to wear a bra, but she wouldn’t listen to me.
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Fun facts -

Iowa defeated every team they played that finished below them in the standings, and lost to every team that finished above them, including 2 playoff teams. The Hawks didn't have to play OSU or Mich,.

Vandy defeated every team they played that finished below them in the standings, and lost to every team that finished above them, including 1 playoff team. The Commadores didn't have to play GA, Ole Miss, Okie or A&M

Vandy did not beat a conference foe that finished with a winning SEC record.

The Hawks beat 1 team that finished with a winning B1G record (Minny 5-4).

Iowa played nine conference games and won 6 of them by an average score of 33.5 - 17.2. Margin of victory 16.3.

Vandy played 8 conference games and won 6 of them by an average score of 35.7 - 20. Margin of victory 15.7

Iowa was 0-3 against teams that finished ranked. The losses were by an average of 4 points.

Vandy was 0-2 against teams that finished ranked. The losses were by an average of 9.5 points.


There can be only one conclusion. 🤷‍♂️
 
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85Bears

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Hawk_4shur said:
Fun facts -

Iowa defeated every team they played that finished below them in the standings, and lost to every team that finished above them, including 2 playoff teams. The Hawks didn't have to play OSU or Mich,.

Vandy defeated every team they played that finished below them in the standings, and lost to every team that finished above them, including 1 playoff team. The Commadores didn't have to play GA, Ole Miss, Okie or A&M

Vandy did not beat a conference foe that finished with a winning SEC record.

The Hawks beat 1 team that finished with a winning B1G record (Minny 5-4).

Iowa played nine conference games and won 6 of them by an average score of 33.5 - 17.2. Margin of victory 16.3.

Vandy played 8 conference games and won 6 of them by an average score of 35.7 - 20. Margin of victory 15.7

Iowa was 0-3 against teams that finished ranked. The losses were by an average of 4 points.

Vandy was 0-2 against teams that finished ranked. The losses were by an average of 9.5 points.


There can be only one conclusion. 🤷‍♂️
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Looking at Vandys record , they had a soft schedule, Missouri with Zollers is a weak team and they won by seven.
 
83Hawk

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2D said:
Been thinking a lot about this one over the past few weeks. I've realized just how important this game is, on multiple levels. If we beat Vandy, we can finally get over the hump of losing to ranked teams. This is arguably the most important aspect of the game. Beating a ranked team with a Heisman finalist at QB would be a huge boon to the program, especially going into the off season on a positive note. Really can't stress enough how important this is. The next ranked opponent we'll play next year will likely be Ohio State or Washington.

Then there are things like continuing the B1G's undefeated bowl streak (or at least keeping us at the top of the pack against other conferences).

Not to mention how many people are going to tune in hoping we take it to Pavia. After his shenanigans off the field, there are a lot of people out there that want to see him humbled.

A lot on the line this game, and I pray that Kirk has the guys ready to go. But Iowa, historically, struggles against elite QBs. I hate to say it, but I think Pavia is too much for our defense. I think our offense will score, because we've played better defenses than Vandy's, but we just don't have the firepower to keep up with a player like Pavia. For the sake of the program ending on the right note this year and starting off on the right foot next year, I pray I'm wrong. These guys deserve the big ranked win they've been looking for.
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Very nice summary. I agree with you completely!
 
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longliveCS40

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I have visions of the Hawkeye defense wreaking havoc on a superstar quarterback ala Miami of Ohio Roethlisberger.

Hawks 24
Vandy 20
 
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QChawks said:
11am ESPN
Vandy -5.5
O/U 45.5

The Hawkeyes (8-4) look to try and slow down a high powered Vandy (10-2) offense. To me this game is gonna come down to Iowa being able to run the ball against Vanderbilts 15th rated rush defense.

I expect the Hawkeyes to come out very well after the first 10 or so scripted plays. I just don’t think we’ll be able to contain Vanderbilt passing offense the entire game. I’m seeing a 31-20 Vandy win.

go hawks!
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Iowa -- 44
Vandy -- 17
 
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