When the Iowa Hawkeyes open the season up against the Utah State Aggies on Saturday, they will be taking the field with a slew of cautious, but optimistic questions surrounding them.
Anything from the offensive coordinator to the quarterback and offensive line has some with a more cautious approach. Alternatively, the defense and special teams once again have people coming into the season optimistic about what those units offer.
Week 1 is telling but not always of the entire story. Teams come in with a reserved approach, especially Iowa, and don’t often show everything in their scheme. Don’t expect that to be any different this year as Iowa is still working through things.
That said, Week 1 is a great barometer to find out a few things that could be key throughout the duration of the season. What the Hawkeyes do in Week 1 could give us some insight to their plan this year. Here are five keys for the Hawkeyes in their opener.