Iowa’s veteran offensive line hopes to be a factor in turning a struggling offense around this season. Considered a weakness the past few years that unit expect to show improvement. Senior Mason Richman has 39 career starts at left tackle.

Richman and the offensive line have battled injuries and position changes the past few years.

A healthy season would help with consistency.

Despite the injuries and struggling offense Richman says there has never been any finger pointing.

Iowa offensive line coach George Barnett says many of the current linemen were thrown in early in their career.

Barnett says the experienced starters have allowed them to build depth.

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