Saturday’s 41-10 win over the Western Michigan Broncos was a near perfect encapsulation of the Iowa football fan experience. Lots to like. Lots to not like. A rollercoaster ride of emotions and at the end of the day, perhaps as many questions as answers.
If you missed it, consider yourself lucky. The final score is likely enough to keep a casual observer from taking a second glance, but it hides the reality that was a lot of anxiety for Iowa fans and leaves loads of frustration on the table. That frustration is perhaps compounded by the final score, as the 41 points marks a high water mark over the last two seasons and pulls the season average above the Ferentz line of 25 points per game.