An influx of experience may help Iowa’s offensive line make strides this season. Once a strength of the team that unit has been a liability as the offense has struggled the past two years. Transfers Daijon Parker from Saginaw Valley State and Rusty Feth from Miami of Ohio are competing for playing time this fall.

That’s offensive line coach George Barnett says the transfers have added depth up front.

Barnett says Mason Richman at left tackle and Logan Jones at center are two of the established spots.

Richman enters his third season as a starter and says there is a sense of urgency getting ready for the season.

Richman says added experience is a plus this season.

With so much experience returning from last season Richman says the expectations are high.

Iowa opens at home on September second against Utah State.