It’s a good thing Iowa’s football calendar guarantees a short season in 2020, because it appears the program could be in for what will feel like a very long season. One week after a disappointing performance against Purdue, the Hawkeyes blew a 17-0 lead against Northwestern, falling to 0-2 on the year as a result of deeply entrenched offensive ineptitude, poor late-game execution, and a defense incapable of compensating for the myriad of significant problems facing this team. Plus, if you think Iowa’s offense has been bad through two games, just wait until you see what it will look like once start receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette is inevitably suspended after being arrested for drunk driving on Saturday night.
Last Week in College Football: COVID Rears its Ugly Head
