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Northwestern vs. Iowa: Three Matchups to Watch

In a battle of evenly-matched ranked teams, line play may be the difference

Gameday is just a few days away. So with Saturday looming, it's time to start digging a little deeper into the intricacies of the contest. Football, at its core, is a game of individual matchups that all work together to form one play. All individual showdowns are crucial. But there are still some that are more important and influential than others. Let's look at the three matchups that may decide Northwestern's game against Iowa.

1. Northwestern's Defensive line vs. Iowa's Offensive Line

Robert Gallery, Bryan Bulaga, Marshal Yanda.