Iowa Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Purdue in Week 6

Sep 16, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) celebrates with running back Max White (22), offensive lineman Beau Stephens (70), and offensive lineman Daijon Parker (79) after White scored a touchdown late during the fourth quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 30, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) throws a pass against the Michigan State Spartans during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Deacon Hill throws over 200 yards

This one is especially bold considering the Iowa offense has only averaged 240 yards per game. Despite being thrust into action against Michigan State, I liked what I saw from backup Deacon Hill. He certainly wasn’t afraid to step up in the pocket and deliver a clean ball, although his receivers struggled to hold onto the ball.

At Iowa’s media day on Tuesday, Hill was not ashamed to call himself a gunslinger.

“I think my favorite throw is the deep ball, most people on the team could tell you that,” he said.

Expect offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz to open up the playbook and give Hill some opportunities to show off his arm. If Iowa’s offensive line can provide Hill with enough protection, then he should be able to reach the 200-yard mark and give the Hawkeye passing attack a much-needed boost in his first career start.

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