Here's where both teams rank nationally.
No surprise, Iowa is ahead in most statistical measurements. Arguably we're a bit better on offense but their resume on defense is much better.
Biggest single difference, though, is turnover margin. Iowa is 7th nationally at +1.1 turnovers per game. Nebraska is #115 at -.8 turnovers per game. That stat holds and we're -2 in turnovers I don't see us winning.
I do think we're better now than our early season performances would suggest and I like our chances, but only if Tommy's on point and not throwing picks.
No surprise, Iowa is ahead in most statistical measurements. Arguably we're a bit better on offense but their resume on defense is much better.
Biggest single difference, though, is turnover margin. Iowa is 7th nationally at +1.1 turnovers per game. Nebraska is #115 at -.8 turnovers per game. That stat holds and we're -2 in turnovers I don't see us winning.
I do think we're better now than our early season performances would suggest and I like our chances, but only if Tommy's on point and not throwing picks.