Ted Miller and Brad Edwards explain why the selection committee really likes Iowa, and how that might change in the final weeks of the season.
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Iowa football unlocked the doors to Kinnick Stadium this year on the third Saturday of August.
It's status quo for the Hawkeyes -- one scrimmage, open to the public, to offer a taste of the months ahead. Lo and behold, in this rare preseason moment under the spotlight, the offensive line endured a rough day. A really rough day, in fact.
Much concern followed. Based on years of observation, fans and Iowa pundits knew this about a Kirk Ferentz-coached team: If the offensive line struggles, Iowa will suffer.