Hopes are high at Iowa where the Hawkeyes open on Saturday at home against Utah State. After featiring one of the nation’s worst offenxses a year ago the Hawkeyes are confident they will show improvement. coach Kirk Ferentz said last week he is optimistic quarterback Cade McNamara will be ready to go after an injury during a Kid’s Day scrimmage. McNamara led Michigan to a Big Ten title two years ago.

McNamara says they are not focused on what happened last season.

McNamara is confident in what the offense will accomplish.