Two very basic observations Re: Matt Campbell

Let’s leave out the X’s & O’s for a minute.,

First, this is the 30yr history of Iowa St. Marked are the winning seasons they’ve enjoyed.

That’s 5 winning seasons in 24 years pre Matt Campbell.

Campbell is on pace to have his 5th winning season in 6 years as coach.

Understand that Iowa St was one of the worst P5 jobs when he took over. Yes, it’s hard to recruit. Yes, they will never be able to attract kids to win a National title. But goddamn, the dude has completely turned it around, and sustained.







Secondly, Matt Campbell teams simply do not get blown out. Like, hardly ever. Twice in the last 5 years. His teams are in every single game. And it’s kind of amazing given their positioning amongst P5 schools

Let’s examine his losses

2017 (2nd year)

Iowa 41-44
Texas 7-17
WVU 16-20
Ok St 42-49
Kansas St 19-20

2018

Iowa 3-13
Oklahoma 27-37
TCU 14-17
Texas 10-24
Wash St 26-28

2019

Iowa 17-18
Baylor 21-23
Ok St 27-34
Okla 41-42
KSU 17-27
Notre Dame 9-33

2020

ULL 14-31
Ok St 21-24
Okla 21-27

2021

Iowa 17-27
Baylor 29-31
WVU 31-38
TTU 38-41