In the pickem' contest, I picked Iowa. I might yet change before game time. After Ferentz's news conference when he said not QB sneaks, and no bootlegs, he confirmed the QB is a sitting duck, and Iowa State linemen will have a direct path to the QB, as they know exactly where he will be on pass plays.
If I were Brian, I would put 3rd string QB Joe Labas at halfback, half the time, so he could run halfback option passes, as Iowa needs to stretch the backfield. But, I know Brian is not inventive, and if you are looking for misdirection with the Iowa offense when needed, you won't find it.