2019 Preview: Can Iowa Take the Next Step in the Big Ten?

Iowa always seems to be consistently good, but the Hawkeyes are going to need more this year if they're to seriously contend in the Big Ten.

Our college football 2019 season preview issue is here, which means we're checking in with all 25 teams from SI's official preseason Top 25 ranking. What do you need to know about each of this year's top contenders, from top-ranked Alabama down to Stanford? We'll be rolling out scouting reports for each team over the next two weeks, all of which are being collected here. Next up, it's No. 18 Iowa.

You know what you're going to get out of the Hawkeyes: bruising defense, an efficient offense and a solid showing in the Big Ten. Is Iowa capable of more this…