Once again, Iowa’s offense showed signs of life in their first two drives, netting 10 points and 150 yards. The rest of the way? Just 85 yards, a field goal, five first downs, and five three & outs.
The net improvement versus last year’s ISU game in terms of offensive touchdowns? 0. But if I squint, I can see some stylistic improvements. Cade McNamara is chucking it down the field more. There feels like a real thunder/lightning 1A/1B deal with running backs Kaleb Johnson and Jaz Patterson. The offensive line seems more foiled by telegraphed playcalling being overwhelmed by defenders crashing the line than man-on-man ability.