Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

It’s Iowa on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Aside from other issues within this statement, it assumes that Nebraska is in league with the Alabamas, Ohio States and Oklahomas of the college football world.

Besides the having bragging rights and a shot in the college playoffs, some fans say that it’s the experience that the Hawekyes bring that keeps Sioux City faithful and fans of Iowa football.

“We had a personnel group we thought was in the game that wasn’t in the game, made a call to correct the situation from the first time, so we had an overhang on the side of the stretch run, on the strong side”, he said. You’re getting a lot of pats on the back. “It’s just a methodical approach to football and they know what they’re doing”.

Nebraska (5-7) must wait to see if there is a need for below-.500 teams to fill 80 bowl slots, or if the first season under coach Mike Riley ended with the program’s first losing season since the 2007 team also went 5-7. “They’re just good at what they do”. That’s what they are going to do. “They recruit well, they’ve had great teams in the past”.

On Black Friday, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in what has been branded the Heroes Game. The score cut Iowa’s lead to 21-17 with 7:00 left in the third quarter. It wasn’t, as Pelini was sacked soon after the game. With drama swirling and facing a 17-point deficit, NU mounted a comeback and won.

“He’s created a toughness and chemistry on this football team”, Long said.

Two days later, Pelini was sacked by Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst.

That’s no disrespect to Iowa either. “It seemed like there was a lot of company on that front”. Since Cook is now a gametime decision, oddsmakers smartly readjusted the line to what properly reflects a game where Cook plays. Only Indiana, 24th at 475.5 yards per game, is ranked higher, and the Hawkeyes allowed 407 yards to the Hoosiers. In 2015, Iowa is 3-0. It’s worth examining that Iowa is just a two-point favorite in what is one of the biggest games in school history.

After upsets to Michigan State and Rutgers, the Cornhuskers are aiming to add one more upset win to their books this season.

It leaves the programs at the intersection of some country gravel road, waiting to turn. On the next play from scrimmage after Gardenhire’s TD, Victor nabbed Bender’s pass and returned it 27 yards for another score.

Kirk Ferentz has put together a remarkable season for Iowa this fall. Iowa and Clemson are the only remaining unbeaten teams in the FBS. Iowa has started the game on defense in 41-of-212 games under Ferentz (23-18). The Lincoln Police Department announced no criminal charges were filed against quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr., receiver Jordan Westerkamp or tight end Trey Foster for the alleged sexual assault that reportedly took place outside of their home on November 15; all three players are expected to play Friday.

“It’s Iowa”, Armstrong said.

“Whoever it is, we’ll be ready by next Saturday”, he said. Had these teams played a month ago, the Hawkeyes likely would have had little trouble. It’s been tough games every year.

Washington coach gets new deal • Washington coach Chris Petersen has signed a two-year contract extension keeping him tied to the Huskies through the 2020 season, the school announced.

There were 11 Big Ten teams (this was before “B1G” was a thing), and six “major” (BCS) conferences.