Phillips injury
The Hawkeyes will be without L.J. Phillips for the upcoming rivalry game due to an ankle injury sustained against Northern Illinois.
RB rotation
Kamari Moulton faces questions about his workload and effectiveness in leading the ground attack given the lack of depth behind him.
Defense identity
The defensive transition to a 3-3-5 formation offers promising versatility and aggressive schemes that build upon the program's elite defensive reputation.
QB rotation
The coaching staff continues to rotate Hank Brown and Jeremy Heklinski while neither player has secured the starting role through early practices.
Tony Diaz breakout
Wide receiver Tony Diaz has emerged as a focal point of the passing game, earning increased defensive attention for the upcoming week.
Goal line woes
Inefficiencies in goal-line execution necessitate immediate improvement in pad level and leverage to prevent missed opportunities in critical scoring situations.
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