In a big turn of events, the Iowa Hawkeyes‘ offense was among one of the best in the Big Ten this week with their 40-16 showing against the Washington Huskies.
The Hawkeyes had just 328 total yards, which isn’t going to wow a ton of people, but the creativity and success they found those yards in tells the entire story when you peel back the curtain.
Iowa ran for 220 yards averaging 5.9 yards on the ground, had two rushing scores, and threw for two more against a Washington team that was coming off a win against the Michigan Wolverines.
This performance has Tim Lester named the Big Ten Coordinator of the Week by 247Sports.
Our @CBSSports/@247Sports conference coordinators of the week for Week 7:https://t.co/sPvSNwiXrJ pic.twitter.com/SQIM0ZWL6f
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) October 14, 2024
Tim Lester’s Iowa offense, meanwhile, produced 40 points in a win over Washington against a Huskies defense that had limited their first six opponents to 24 points or fewer. – Zenitz, 247Sports.
The Hawkeyes’ success in 2024 has come on the ground this year and has been led by Kaleb Johnson’s breakout year. Iowa is averaging 222.8 rushing yards per game and 5.8 yards per rush with 14 rushing touchdowns.
The offense is averaging 29.17 points per game, nearly doubling the average seen in 2023 all while winning the turnover battle through both interceptions and fumbles lost.
With a rejuvenated offense, the Hawkeyes are confident with the ball this year and that has started at the top with Tim Lester.
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