The Hawkeyes are coming off a big time win against then #8 Minnesota a week ago. Today, they face off with an unranked Illinois team that’s rattled off four straight wins. Some might consider this a trap game for Iowa, but it’s senior day in Iowa City and Illinois is still a border rival.
The Fighting Illini haven’t won in Iowa City since 1999 (that’s the same year Minnesota got their last win in Hawkeye territory) and Iowa has won the last 5 against Illinois. As we count down to kickoff, here’s everything you need to know about today’s matchup.