The Iowa Hawkeyes are using their off week to try and fix an anemic offense. Seven starters returned from a unit that helped lead Iowa to the Rose Bowl but after eight games they are ranked 113th out of 128 FBS teams in total offense. They are 5-3 after a 17-9 loss to Wisconsin. (Click on the left side of each audio bar to hear the comment)

A season ending injury to leading receiver Matt Vandeberg following the Big Ten opener has left the Hawkeyes with an inexperienced group of receivers who are having trouble getting open down field.

That’s offensive coordinator Greg Davis who feels senior quarterback C.J. Beathard is playing just as well this season as he did a year ago.

Davis says the Hawkeyes have been in too many third and long situations.

Iowa returns to action November fifth with a visit to Penn State.

(Learfield Sports)