The 2020 Iowa Hawkeyes put together a surprisingly strong season after a tumultuous offseason. Can they now take the next step and win the Big Ten West for the first time since 2015?

Chad Leistikow is a columnist for the Iowa City Press-Citizen and Des Moines Register. He joins host Tom Orr to preview the 2021 Hawkeyes.

How did Kirk Ferentz's program bounce back from a slow start to finish with a 6-2 record last year? Is quarterback Spencer Petras ready to take the next step from solid to above-average? How will they replace three offensive linemen, including both tackles?

Can two talented true freshmen be immediate impact players on the outside? How is Ohio native Luke Lachey developing as a Hawkeye tight end?

And can a strong back-seven carry the defense to another solid record?