Northwestern vs. Iowa predictions

David Banks-USA TODAY SportsCaleb Friedman: Iowa 27, Northwestern 23

Iowa’s massive defensive line is going to give Northwestern problems. I think it’ll be hard for Northwestern to get the intermediate-to-deep passing game going, and running the ball will be tougher than in past weeks. The Wildcats’ defense keeps NU in the game, but but it’s not enough. Plus, Kinnick is a tough place to be a visitor.

Matthew Albert: Northwestern 24, Iowa 21

I’m always ambitious on NU (I have picked them to lose once this season honestly because I somehow find ways to make myself believe they’ll win, which is exactly what I did going into this week). With that caveat, I think that the Northwestern rush defense…