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Reviewing the 2017 Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa has been really up…or really down this season.

It’s been a hot and cold season for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Penn State narrowly averted an upset loss with a touchdown on the final play of the game to beat Iowa 21-19. The Hawkeyes rebounded from two 17-10 losses to Michigan State and Northwestern to pull off the most stunning upset of the year in college football. Amani Hooker intercepted Ohio State’s J.T. Barrett on the first play of the game and scored to start what became known as “Woodshed, IA” as Iowa defeated the Buckeyes 55-24.

Sophomore quarterback Nathan Stanley has been weirdly efficient this season; he’s completing just 55% of his passes for 2,154 yards, but with 23 touchdowns and just six interceptions. He’s not a threat to run the ball; after subtracting sacks, he’s lost 100 yards rushing this season. Junior college transfer Nick Easley is Iowa’s top receiver this season with 46 catches for 481 yards and four touchdowns. Sophomore tight end Noah Fant has 25 catches this season for 370 yards and eight touchdowns, which is over a third of Iowa’s passing scores this season.

Fant, a graduate of Omaha South, committed to the Hawkeyes two years ago over Nebraska because Iowa wanted him to play tight end. Mike Riley’s staff thought he was better suited to be a defensive end, even though Fant wanted to be a Husker before finally signing with Iowa.

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