One of the most shocking results of last season is what delivered Purdue a bowl game. After dropping very winnable games against Rutgers and Nebraska, the Boilers headed to Iowa City as more than a touchdown underdog with a quarterback playing on a torn ACL (though we did not know it) and it somehow walked away with a 24-15 win. Anthony Mahoungou had a career day that included two straight possessions where the offense was basically “throw him the football because Iowa cannot stop him”. The defense played out of its mind and delivered 6 sacks. This was all on a day where gusty winds made moving the ball in one direction of the field all but impossible.
Know Thy Opponent 2018: Iowa Hawkeyes
