Just win baby, win.
The Iowa Hawkeyes didn’t do anything overly sexy today, but, then again, they didn’t need to. If something is working, why change it? The Hawkeyes trusted their defense, got a few explosive plays at times, and didn’t turn the football over. It is a recipe for success.
Cade McNamara showed he can give this Iowa offense things that they haven’t had the past few seasons. He can make the smart throw and convert third downs. With the way Iowa wants to play, efficient days like today are what will get the job done.
The defense did its thing. Aside from a mop-up duty touchdown scored late by the Utah State Aggies, the Hawkeyes allowed just two field goals while the game was still a contest.
A win is a win and the Iowa Hawkeyes got contributions from all over but also have some things to work on. Here are five takeaways from the Hawkeyes’ season-opening win.