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Iowa football: The most confusing team in college football

By Dillon VanOosbree

Sep 10, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; The line of scrimmage during the first quarter between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; The line of scrimmage during the first quarter between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz paces the sideline during the first quarter of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl game against Kentucky, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.Syndication The Tennessean
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz paces the sideline during the first quarter of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl game against Kentucky, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.Syndication The Tennessean /

“Complimentary football”

If you noticed anything about the games where they are upset, it is likely the fact that Iowa is not a team that is known for scoring a lot of points. Part of the confusion surrounding the Hawkeyes comes from their style of play.

On the offensive side of the ball, they are a team that relies on a ball-control. They are going to spend a lot of clock, and not turn the ball over. Clocking in at 130th out of 131 in offensive yards per game, Iowa struggles mightily when trying to move the ball. To counteract this, the team must not turn the ball over if they want to win games.

Last year, many fans of the Hawkeyes (including myself) get concerned over the lack of offense Iowa has produced over the last few years. Although this is concerning, at least they are able to set up their top-of-the-line special teams unit to succeed.

Complimentary football needs to happen moving forward.

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