Saunders
Heisman Trophy Winner
http://www.offtackleempire.com/2014/7/7/5875809/b1g-2014-iowa-cocktail-party-previewI would say because they beat us last year, yes. They also return a very strong offensive line. Nebraska has shown an inability to stop the run in the past and I think Iowa will be able to establish their run game with that offensive line. I also think their Quarterback is already decent, but will most likely be even better next season. Also if I saw the stats correctly, Iowa had the 6th ranked overall defense last year.
While I have hope Nebraska will prove to be a higher caliber team than they were last year, you also assume Iowa will improve. With those reasons above and the fact that we play them in their house this season, I would pick them as the early favorite, absolutely.
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/5/23/5728270/iowa-football-2014-preview-schedule-roster
Not so fast my friend....