The Iowa Hawkeyes (12-0, 8-0 Big Ten) have had a brilliant season so far, but there are a lot of observers who are still waiting for Kirk Ferentz's team to prove itself.
The Hawkeyes will get that opportunity Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium against Michigan State (11-1, 7-1) in the Big Ten Championship Game.
Iowa has met every challenge on its schedule and has played consistently since it opened the season in early September against Illinois State. However, the Hawkeyes played two games against tough opponents—Northwestern and Wisconsin—but the rest of their schedule appeared relatively easy.