The Iowa Hawkeyes have done a complete 180 on this season. Four weeks ago, Iowa was 3-4 and in last place in the Big Ten West. Now, after four straight wins, the Hawkeyes are in control of their own destiny. A win on Black Friday and Iowa is headed back to Indianapolis, winners of the West for a second year in a row and the third time in the last seven seasons.
A major part of that resurgence, of course, has been tremendous defense. The Hawkeyes, despite giving up a ridiculous 312 yards rushing (at 6.