If Iowa’s offense makes progress under first year coordinator Tim Lester an experienced offensive line may be the biggest factor. The five starters listed on spring’s depth chart have combined for 126 starts and senior guard Connor Colby says it is about working on details during summer drills.

Colby says there is a lot of self scouting this time of year.

Senior left tackle Mason Richman has 39 starts under his belt and says the continuity up front is a plus.

Richman says summer workouts are an important part of getting ready for the season.

Nick DeJong started seven game last season and says experience has helped them adjust to the changes on offense.

DeJong says experience is a plus.

The Hawkeyes open the season at home on August 31st against Illinois State.