[jameskalina]

I wondered why I deviated from my original and mid season 8-4 prediction.

Could be the Minnesota game influenced my feelings that influenced my thoughts that caused me to change my prediction from 8-4, to 6-6 or 7-5 tops.

After the Michigan win I come to realize this team is on track for an 8-4 season.

Coming into the season I knew the Hawks were young and inexperienced in certain skill positions that would result in ups and downs throughout the season. Young, inexperienced teams tend to struggle on the road and do well at home.

The Hawks are pretty much following this trend.

At this juncture of the season, going into the Michigan State game, I thought the Hawks would have a record of 6-3, and they do. I thought the Hawks would go on to lose to Michigan State and beat Purdue and upset Nebraka on the road as I felt this young Iowa team would be maturing come November and finish the season strong.

I'm going back to the program and staying the course the rest of the season.

As I predicted earlier I will predict an Iowa loss on Saturday followed by 2 road wins to finish the regular season at 8-4. That said, it wouldn't surprise me the Hawks win two of the final three games by beating Michigan State at home and losing to either Purdue or to Nebraska on the road.

I think the MSU revenge factor together with the odds of Iowa continuing the beat the Spartans in Kinnick will catch up with the Hawks this Saturday. I predict Michigan State by 4. Hope I'm wrong.