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Hawkeyes struggle offensively ahead of matchup with Buckeyes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 12:54 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Hawkeyes struggle offensively ahead of matchup with Buckeyes
Summary

The Iowa Hawkeyes face ongoing challenges in their run game against Power 4 opponents, averaging about 75 rushing yards in contests against Iowa State and Michigan. Head coach Kirk Ferentz acknowledged that the team is in a growth phase, needing improved blocking and execution. Tight end Addison Ostrenga pointed out the team's need for a breakthrough play during drives. Quarterback Hank Brown emphasized the importance of making appropriate audibles to optimize the running game. Iowa looks to turn things around Saturday against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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  • •Iowa averages 75 rushing yards against Power 4 teams.
  • •Kirk Ferentz emphasizes the need for better blocking.
  • •Addison Ostrenga highlights the search for explosive plays.
  • •Hank Brown focuses on making effective audibles at the line.
  • •The Hawkeyes will face Ohio State on Saturday.
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  • 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Hawkeyes struggle to get run game going against P4 opponents
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Since Kirk Ferentz took over as head coach in 1999, the Hawkeyes identity has been to dominate the trenches with a smash-mouth ground game. Over the past years, it’s been the only reliable part of the offense, some years the only successful part of the Iowa attack. This season, against lesser opponents, that has remained […]

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