Iowa-Oregon off to bizarre start following high snap, safety
By Ethan Stone
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Iowa vs. Oregon is one of the more important games of Week 11, but you wouldn’t guess it by the start Iowa just had.
Usually a special teams powerhouse, Iowa’s first punt of the afternoon went completely awry. The Hawkeyes snap was long and right, sailing back into the end zone where the Iowa punter had to kick the ball out of the end zone to avoid an Oregon touchdown.
It’s worth noting that Kinnick Stadium and its current inhabitants are absolutely soaked as a rainstorm moves through the Iowa City area. Most of this game is expected to be played in the rain, so we’re probably in for a bit of an ugly afternoon.
You’d think that would favor Iowa, right?
We mentioned it earlier, but this is a sneaky massive game for the selection of the12 teams that will play in the College Football Playoff. Oregon has lost just once this season, but still lacks a high-quality win. That could change against the Hawkeyes, the No. 20 team in the country that also happens to be looking for a resume-boosting win on Saturday.
Iowa still has a chance, but there’s very little room for error. The Hawkeyes would need to beat Oregon, USC and Nebraska to even have a shot of reaching the postseason.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
