Hawkeye Talk with Jimmy Hawk

Kaleb Johnson is probably the best RB we have seen in the black and gold, and he continues to grow the argument. Nice play by the OL and a 4th string QB who looks better than the #1 QB earlier in the season. The defense was back to looking like a Phil Parker defense.

Unfortunately for Fran's team, they couldn't hit the broadside of a barn from 3 point range in KC against a decent Utah State team and let one get away in a neutral court with many Hawkeyes in attendance.

Disappointing loss against UCLA with the defense continuing to decline, and Sully going down helped sink the ship. Next up is Maryland and analyst Brian Ferentz. Fran's boys are 4-0 after a nice win in Moline over Washington State. Some intriguing talent on this team!

The Hawkeyes dismantled the Badgers in a Kinnick night game with over 300 yards rushing. Three in a row in the series, and the Hearland Trophy is getting used to Iowa City. Next up are the UCLA Bruins in the Rose Bowl. It's a good rushing defense for the Bruins, but the Hawkeyes will overwhelm the powder blue on the gridiron. Two games in, it's hard to tell what Fran has for a basketball team, but it will be entertaining with a lot of 3s going up.

After righting the ship against an awful NW team, the Hawkeyes stay at home to face the rival Badgers. These teams are similar as far as defensive numbers and passing game woes. Wisconsin is not as the old Badger team, and they do give up over 140 yards rushing a game. In comes Kaleb Johnson.....and that gives the Hawkeyes the edge in this game!

It's been a rollercoaster ride of a season with most games even being a different story by half. After a nice home W against Washington, a disappointing L in East Lansing has left a sour taste in the mouth of fans. A playoff run is out of the picture, but a good season is still possible if the Hawkeyes run the table, starting with a Homecoming win over NW. QB play has been inconsistent, and the defense seems to be regressing against the run and pass. Iowa basketball starts today with an exhibition game on B1G+ Network at Carver.

Ohio State was too much for the Hawkeyes with their $20 million dollar roster. Now it's on to Washington in a Big Ten matchup of a high potent offense traveling two time zones for a conference game at Kinnick Stadium. My prediction and Washington notes.

Can the Iowa offense control the ball enough to keep the potent Ohio State offense off the field long enough to pull off an upset? The offense will need to run the ball and get the passing game going to have a chance. Turnovers and field position will also be a key to the Hawkeyes chances to pull off a major upset. It's hard to believe, but basketball is just around the corner, and Fran's staff has assembled an interesting roster with more athleticism, potential for better defense, and a lot of guys who can knock down threes.

Kaleb Johnson continues his amazing run with 204 yards rushing on just 21 carries. The Iowa offense ran the ball at will, especially in the second half, but the passing game might need a little work in the bye week. The defense was solid other than the two 2nd quarter drives by Minnesota that resulted in touchdowns for the Boat Rowing Minnesotans. PF Fleck losing is always a fun time and even better when it's my Hawkeyes with 270 yards of rushing on the Boat Rowers. Floyd is home!!

The first half was a bit uncomfortable after the Hawkeyes defense gave up a 60 plus yard TD pass and special teams gave up a punt return for a TD....not something we are accustomed to see from the special teams. The defense gave up another long TD pass in the second half, but the offense prevailed with a strong running game and Cade McNamara's 19-23 passing. Next up is the battle for Floyd! Go Hawks!!

The Hawkeyes had first and goal inside the five twice and settled for field goals, making the home crowd unsettled. Then things got stranger, as the Hawkeyes elected to go for two up 19-7 in the 3rd quarter. Chasing points doomed the Hawkeyes, along with a struggling quarterback and a defense that gave up big some big plays in the second half. It looked like the Hawkeyes were going to dominate with over 200 yards rushing, but the passing game stalled and the game slipped away from Iowa. What is next at QB for the Hawks and when do they experiment with Sullivan, the transfer from NW?