Thanks to Iowa’s buzzer beater loss to Purdue, Northwestern has a clear path to the Big Ten title game in Indianapolis. Win two of their final three matchups and Fitz’s team is in for the first time. The first of those three matchups comes in the form of a test at one of the most challenging environments in college football, Kinnick Stadium. Northwestern visits Iowa having won the previous two contests between the teams. Here are some matchups that will help determine this one.
Northwestern’s offense vs. A credible run/pass balance
In recent weeks, Northwestern’s offense has either decided to solely focus on running the ball or solely air it out.