Based on the schedule, a few recent "off the field" problems, and some early polls not expecting anything substantial, will they have a surprising "up" year? This seems to be the norm during the Ferentz era. He very much enjoys being (under the radar), and being a long time Iowa fan, I have to say that I agree! Can we get past both Wisconsin and Penn State? If so this may be a wonderful year for the Hawkeyes!

Nobody ever picks the Hawks but they are always right in the thick of it. This year should be no different.
As for the moron (tj w) who said they will never beat Ohio St- I guess I have to agree- Since they don't play each other this season. Next time, consult a schedule before popping off.

No Wisconsin will win it.

haahahaha r u kidding me u actually think they will beat ohio state let alone penn state who r favored by lots of ppl 2 win the big10 and hav a bcs shot lol

Iowa should join the WAC or the MAC then they could win a conference every now and again.

im a hawkeye fan, too.. but i dont think that they are going anywhere this year with dominique douglas and anthony bowman out this year..

we have to believe! go hawkeyes!

Iowa Hawkeyes team gonna surprise alot of peoples, Kirk Ferentz team have a 10 win season went they are under the radar and teams just don't expect them to do much. I think this is the year they gonna surprise peoples went there not alot expected of them.

Wish i could give you a better answer than third or fourth because i really dig the Hawkeyes and their coach but thats about the best they can do with a solid top heavy big ten.