Players to Watch: Ohio

Iowa State

Offense X gon’ give it to ya. The only Cyclone touchdown in Iowa City came at the hands of Xavier Hutchinson, and a few feet above Riley Moss that tripped over the goal line to give up the go-ahead score. Hutch also had a beauty of a catch near the end of the first half where Dekkers threw back-to-back dimes in a passing display that the Hawkeye faithful aren’t likely to see anytime soon in Kinnick.

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again Hutchinson is the best thing that could happen for Dekkers. Having that much trust in a receiver as a first-year quarter back is a huge deal. Also, Ohio’s pass defense is abysmal. Giving up 350 yards on average in their first two games, I expect…