After a 1-1 week where the Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2) slid two spots in KenPom (38 to 40) and rate similarly in other available metrics they return home for a quick game against the North Florida Ospreys (4-3) before seeing the schedule re-ramp in a couple road games.
The emerging storyline from Iowa’s trip to San Diego is the volatility they are still experiencing as an experienced team whose cohesiveness wanes with their ability to score. In some ways, it’s the topsy-turvy of Kirk Ferentz’s oft-referenced complementary football where the offense is subservient to the defense in the quest for victories.