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Iowa Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Purdue in Week 6

By Brad Schultz

Sep 16, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) celebrates with running back Max White (22), offensive lineman Beau Stephens (70), and offensive lineman Daijon Parker (79) after White scored a touchdown late during the fourth quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) celebrates with running back Max White (22), offensive lineman Beau Stephens (70), and offensive lineman Daijon Parker (79) after White scored a touchdown late during the fourth quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /
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Iowa fans cheer for their Hawkeyes during the fourth quarter of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl game against Kentucky at Nissan Stadium Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Iowa defeated Kentucky 21 to 0 in the first shutout in bowl history.Ncaa Football Music City Bowl Iowa At Kentucky
Iowa fans cheer for their Hawkeyes during the fourth quarter of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl game against Kentucky at Nissan Stadium Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Iowa defeated Kentucky 21 to 0 in the first shutout in bowl history.Ncaa Football Music City Bowl Iowa At Kentucky /

1. The game will be decided on a last-second field goal

The last time Purdue visited Iowa City, it was not a pleasant time for Iowa, as the Boilermakers not only spoiled homecoming but also the Hawkeyes No. 2 ranking. Purdue has won four of the last six meetings against Iowa, but the Hawkeyes won 24-3 in last season’s matchup in West Lafayette.

This season, it feels different. Purdue has a new head coach, Ryan Walters, and they are off to an uninspiring 2-3 start. Former wide receiver David Bell is no longer around to haunt the Hawkeyes, and former Iowa wideout Tyrone Tracy Jr. is now a running back for the Boilers.

With a big matchup against Wisconsin looming next week, this game has a trap-game-type feel to it for Iowa, and Purdue is desperate for a win to get back to .500.

Ultimately, it will come down to a last-second field goal to determine the winner of this crucial Big Ten West matchup. Whether that be Iowa’s Drew Stevens or Purdue’s Julio Macias remains a mystery, but one of these teams is going to take advantage of a late mistake by the other side and have a chance at a thrilling victory.

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