While Iowa has been officially eliminated from Big Ten title contention with the cancellation of this week’s Northwestern vs. Minnesota game, the Hawkeyes still have plenty to play for in 2020. Trophy games, prestigious bowl invitations, an appealing championship week crossover matchup, and a continuation of Iowa’s four-game winning streak are all on the table as the Hawkeyes continue their growth with an eye on contending for a conference crown in 2021.
To keep its streak of victories alive, Iowa must defeat an Illinois team that surrendered its conference championship ambitions long before the Hawkeyes did, but is on the upswing after winning two consecutive games of its own.