Iowa’s heartbreaking loss to Purdue last week means this Saturday’s matchup is not the de facto Big Ten West Championship Game many had been looking forward to. Nevertheless, Northwestern (5-4, 5-1 Big Ten) could do itself a huge favor and win this one, leaving just one final win for the Big Ten West crown. Despite two straight losses, Iowa (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) is still a solid team and tough to beat at home. Here are three things to know about Iowa:
Beware of the Tight Ends
Iowa has always been a ground-and-pound-style offense, but quarterback Nate Stanley has seen significant success this season targeting his tight ends.