ISU vs. IOWA 2009 Predictions

Who wins and by how much?

  • ISU by 3 or less

    Votes: 12 9.5%
  • ISU by 7 or less

    Votes: 58 46.0%
  • ISU by more than 7

    Votes: 26 20.6%
  • Iowa by 3 or less

    Votes: 6 4.8%
  • Iowa by 7 or less

    Votes: 12 9.5%
  • Iowa by more than 7

    Votes: 12 9.5%

  • Total voters
    126
Unfortunately, I don't think our offense is clicking well enough yet. I can't envision us scoring much over 20 points.

Hard to tell about the Hawks. I do believe that their offensive line will look much better this week, with the combination of our defensive front and the addition of Calloway, but Iowa still isn't as good on offense as Hawk fans believe.

I'll go with 24-20 Iowa. Hope I'm wrong.
 
I think you guys are picking a little too much offense. Look at the recent history. I'm sure our resident hawks will be happy to remind us that we haven't scored a TD on them in 10 quarters, but Iowa hasn't done much scoring either.

I'd look for something like 17-13. I guess I will drink the Kool-Aid and say ISU takes it at home.
 
I'm saying 27-17 Iowa. Defensive line gets worn down in the second half and we can't pressure Stanzi. Stanzizzle looked decent in the second half last week when he wasn't being pressured. Close at half (something like 10 to 10) and then the Hawks pull away.
 
I'm saying 27-17 Iowa. Defensive line gets worn down in the second half and we can't pressure Stanzi. Stanzizzle looked decent in the second half last week when he wasn't being pressured. Close at half (something like 10 to 10) and then the Hawks pull away.

So, you're saying that UNI is better than ISU?
 
The key is going to be able to get to Stanzi. Rattle his cage with multiple hits, not even a ton of sacks. Just getting there with pressure, and hits just after the ball is released. ISU 23 the others 14. GO CLONES. Win with heart.
 
So, you're saying that UNI is better than ISU?

I think UNI's offensive line is comparable to better than ours, and I honestly think their defensive line is better than ours. I like our skill positions and defensive backfield more though. The question is, does that make a big enough difference?

And yes, I think we would have beaten UNI last week.
 
27-17 ISU

We come out strong and have a 17-3 lead going into halftime, but Iowa dominates the third quarter and ties it going into the fourth. We're able to pull things together and win in the end.