A lot of the "what-ifs" for the Iowa Football program this season started with a disappointing loss to rival Iowa State in week two of the regular season.
New Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski gave Iowa fans flashbacks to Cade McNamara, the special teams made multiple blunders, and the defense allowed a sustained drive that set up the game-winning field goal in the 16-13 loss.
A dark cloud hung over Iowa City after the Hawkeyes' second straight loss to the Cyclones, but the team was able to right the ship and finish with a respectable 8-4 overall record.