... with a Jake Christensen-less Eastern Illinois, there is unquestionable buzz. Some Iowa fans (myself included) have thrown around the possibility of a Big Ten championship and even a spot in the BCS national title game. With their penchant for close wins, I personally think Iowa would be much better off with a playoff format if they want a title, but there is still some hope for the Hawkeyes. Let's first examine their strengths, and then what I see as four major flaws in the upcoming team.

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