... are right around where everyone expected them to be.

Sure, the loss to Arizona might have caused some people to jump off the bandwagon, but Iowa boasts an improving offense and the best scoring defense in the nation.

After dismantling Penn State 24-3 in the Big Ten opener, the Hawkeyes are 1-0 in the Big Ten, and are still strong contenders for a Big Ten title.

But now comes the hard part of the schedule. Iowa visits Michigan this Saturday, followed by two home dates against Wisconsin and Michigan State.

And if the Hawkeyes can come out of that stretch 3-0—they have the talent and experience to do so—the stage will be set for another de facto Big Ten championship game...

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