Are Iowa, Wisconsin dark horses for massive surge forward?

NBC Sports' Big Ten Country

In a jampacked Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau take a look at the upcoming seasons for Iowa and Wisconsin, both of whom are hoping to take leaps forward after significant changes in the offseason. They start with Iowa and John Steppe of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, evaluating whether a new-look offense with Cade McNamara at the helm and a defense looking to take strides forward even after the departure of Cooper DeJean will be enough to give the Hawkeyes a shot at a CFP berth. Later, Jake Kocorowski of the Wisconsin State-Journal previews Year 2 of the Luke Fickell regime. Can Tyler Van Dyke seize the reins as the starting quarterback? Can his offensive line give him enough time to thrive? And can Wisconsin's defense, anchored by an experienced secondary, help them through a tough schedule that features Alabama, Oregon and others?