The bye week comes at a perfect time for the Hawkeyes.
After all, Wisconsin is up next.
But most importantly, the bye gives the Hawkeyes added time to work on their offense, which – let’s be honest – needs more work than what’s possible in a week off.
The Iowa offense still couldn’t find a rhythm against a Northwestern defense that allowed 52 points the week prior. Before facing the Hawkeyes, the Wildcat defense held opponents to an average of 25.2 points per game. The Hawkeyes scored 20.
There was one bright spot, though: freshman running back Tyler Goodson.