Why Iowa Hawkeyes Football Will Have The Best Defense Of 2024

Typically we watch offenses grill defenses in college football, but that is rarely the case in Kinnick Stadium, where the Phil Parker-led Iowa defense is among the best in college football, and the Hawkeyes repeatedly torch offenses. An iron curtain is the best analogy to use when describing this legion, as your only way to defeat it is by going through it with unstoppable force because it is nearly impossible to go over it. Iowa Football returns 86% of its defensive production from 2023, where they were Top 5 in points allowed per game, points allowed per play, and 1st in yards allowed per play. This will be the best defense in 2024, and perhaps the best of the 21st century if the offense is good as Kirk Ferentz claims it can be. We talk about all of this and more in this episode of College Football with Sam. Make sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE NOTIFICATION BELL so you can get notified when we release new content and go live. Comment your thoughts so we can have a fun and productive conversation!

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0:00 Why Iowa Will Have The Nation's Best Defense
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[collegefootballwithsam]

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[Pipsqueak-]

Been preaching this for multiple months now. Awesome to have someone else echo the same sentiment. Cannot wait for this szn to start. Thanks for these videos in the meantime Sam!!

[hairtrigger]

If the offense gets it together and can actually put up some points it will cause the opponents to be a bit more wreck less in their approach, a big part of the reason for the drop off in turnovers has to be attributed to the offense not being a threat to most teams we faced, you don't have to take chances if your opponent can't move the ball which lets you play a much more cautious style of offense against the Iowa defense. I do think those turnovers will go back up this year but a lot of that will depend on whether the offense is actually a threat to score.

People also need to consider how much extra time the Iowa defense spent on the field last season, the offense was so inept that we couldn't sustain drives and would either turnover the ball or punt bringing the defense right back on to the field. The Penn State game is a perfect example of that last season. It just makes the defensive numbers all the more impressive imo.

[petekaimaku]

Sam I’m with u on the fact that i think Iowa can go 11-1. if their offense is any better than last year then they SHOULD beat everyone besides Ohio State. I do think even with that record they will miss the playoff though, simply because of their SOS and the fact that i think two other teams in the Big Ten will go 11-1 and one team will be 12-0.

[chrislane]

Yeah. The returning numbers from the LBs are out of a video game. These guys are tough. Good stuff.

[chrislane]

I love the Big Ten. This is where to hear the best stuff. Go, Buckeyes!

[UrbanKnightMedia]

You guys are getting ready to take it in the rear! I can’t wait!!😂

[chrislane]

Iowa rarely scares me... but, they always scare me. That makes no sense, but, damn... it's Iowa. You don't take them seriously or you let them play their game and you'll lose.

[Marquishimo]

Keep up the vids Sam! 20k hopefully soon man!

[chrislane]

I saw the poll on you showing you. I like this better, really. I just think that we need some scarlet and gray stuff. Lol.

[pugmaster]

This is definitely the most in-depth look and you definitely know your sh!t.. great analysis on the defense… let’s get you to 50K subs by the End of the year- you deserve it with your hard work and studying all of college football… nice job Sam!

[jeffreypierce]

The offense will be significantly better. We saw this same thing 2014 to 2015.

[Jus-Too-Smoove]

1:27 no, I am really thankful to God for no more Brian. I literally prayed to God that he would get fired. Sorry not sorry. Let’s go Hawkeyes!!!

[armandhammer]

Interesting video. Can't disagree.

[chrislane]

It's late. I've been so busy. I could have watched this or xichigan scandal stuff. No brainer.

[jeffreypierce]

Iowa is miles better in the QB room this year.

[GBR_For_Life]

Sam you need to get together with Wilson Dittman sports and do a live stream! It would be awesome. GBR Sam!

[uva]

I think they'll take a step back this year as their opponents will be better. The 2024 Big 10 will have better offenses than 2023 (they better since they were awful in 2023) and will chip away at Iowa more. Mykel Williams is probably moving to OLB for Georgia this year, too, but could stay down as camp goes on. Injuries are always big in football, but you don't have a crystal ball for them. We'll start to really figure things out in a few weeks. Pretty good analysis, though, and we'll have to see...

[nicholasrostar]

Ohio State is bringing in the national championship home 🏡

[campbellsportsinc]

It doesn't matter totally what teams did last year in the Big 10 conference because IT'S A NEW ERA with new teams and new players across the conference that change TOO MANY VARIABLES IN A CONFERENCE THAT WAS PATHETIC AND TERRIBLE ON OFFENSE 🚨 2023 BIG 10 CONFERENCE WAS TRASH 🗑️ ON OFFENSE talk about it!! ☘️☘️☘️✌🏾