Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Iowa

Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty ImagesNorthwestern takes on Iowa in Evanston on Saturday at 6 p.m CT for their third night game of the year. Iowa is coming off back-to-back losses against Purdue and Wisconsin after going 6-0 to start the season. The last time these teams met, the Wildcats walked away with a win, but the Hawkeyes have won two of the last three games they’ve played in Evanston.

Despite the Wildcats’ struggles this season, the Hawkeyes’ recent slip-ups are enough to only have them favored by 12. Here are three reasons why Northwestern will knock off the No. 22 Hawkeyes and three reasons why the ‘Cats will lose their third straight.

Why Northwestern will beat Iowa

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