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Photos: University of Iowa homecoming parade
Iowa Metropolis West marching band members carry out through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Mrs. Claus smiles to the group whereas using on the Hall Celebrations float through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa wrestling Head Coach and parade grand marshal Tom Manufacturers yells out “Go Hawks” to the group through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
An individual dressed as Jack Skellington dances round through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A lady reacts as she loses her footing whereas marching with the College of Iowa alumni band through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Lincoln Burroughs, 2, of West Liberty waits patiently whereas holding out his bucket to gather sweet through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa ladies’s wrestling Head Coach and parade grand marshal Clarissa Chun waves to the group as she rides in a corvette through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A younger boy reaches below the steel gate to seize a mini golden soccer through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
U.S. Rep. candidate Christina Bohannan waves to the group through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A gaggle of individuals throw their palms up within the air as they attempt to seize mini golden footballs through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Emelyn Ward, 3, will get distracted by a drone within the sky through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Members of the Iowa homecoming courtroom journey in a line of corvettes through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A lady within the crowd celebrates after catching a bit of sweet from a float through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A gaggle of individuals watch the Liberty Excessive College dance group carry out through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Members of the alumni marching band carry out through the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Two ladies sporting handmaids costumes stroll previous the Outdated Capitol Museum whereas collaborating within the Iowa Homecoming Parade alongside Clinton Avenue in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
1000’s of individuals gathered close to the Outdated Capitol Museum in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Friday, October 28, 2022 to look at the Iowa homecoming parade.
Back in the offseason, the assumption was that Seth McLaughlin would win the starting center job after transferring from Alabama. Not only did he win that job but so far this season, he has played quite well.
This is certainly a welcome sight after the Ohio State Buckeyes struggled with offensive line consistency in 2023 and McLaughlin himself had a down year with the Crimson Tide.
Through the non-conference schedule and two Big Ten Conference games, the pairing has been perfect for both parties. The experienced center has been a strong addition in the trenches and will look to continue to be a dominant force throughout the rest of the season.
Just how dominant has McLaughlin been?
In the win against the Iowa Hawkeyes, McLaughlin actually posted the highest grade of any center in the country during week six according to Pro Football Focus. His 78.6 mark is an excellent grade, yet not surprising considering how solid he has been in the middle.
Highest Graded Center from Week 6:
🔴 Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State: 78.6@OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/NNZY3D6Vc2
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 7, 2024
Not only has McLaughlin been solid this season, but the rest of the offensive line has played quite well. Against the Oregon Ducks, McLaughlin, Josh Simmons, Donovan Jackson, Tegra Tshabola and Josh Fryar will all need to be at their best. It seems like they have been at their best to this point, however, this will be the toughest test yet for the whole team.
If this unit can enforce physicality in the run game and give Will Howard time to operate on Saturday, then not only might McLaughlin grade high with PFF once again, but the rest of the unit may fair pretty well.
Video: Jay Higgins on Iowa’s defensive performance in loss to Ohio State
Jay Higgins discusses a variety of topics after Iowa’s 35-7 loss to Ohio State.
The Iowa football team’s Oct. 19 game at Michigan State will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Big Ten contest will be televised on NBC.
Iowa plays host to Washington on Saturday, Oct. 12. That game is set for 11:10 a.m. CT.
IARN – While the temperatures have been enjoyable lately, the lack of rainfall has been anything but. After experiencing the driest September on record, drought and fire dangers have increased. Justin Glisan, state climatologist for Iowa, said that the drought monitor has been repopulated with zones of abnormally dry conditions.
Read more at Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.
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