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Iowa Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Northwestern in Week 10

By Brad Schultz

Oct 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Purdue Boilermakers running back Devin Mockobee (45) is tackled by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) during the NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa won 24-3.Purdueiowafb110522 Am30484
Purdue Boilermakers running back Devin Mockobee (45) is tackled by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) during the NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Iowa won 24-3.Purdueiowafb110522 Am30484 /

2. The over hits

Now, I’m not a betting man, but if I was, there is no way I am taking the under in this one.

The opening spread for this game at Wrigley is 29.5, which sets the record for the lowest point spread in the history of college football. Iowa is known for playing in low-scoring games, but I think these two teams are able to scrap together some points and barely, just barely hit the over. Picture a 24-10 type of game.

In its win over Maryland, Northwestern racked up 364 yards of total offense, while scoring 33 points in the process. The Iowa defense certainly poses a much tougher challenge, but the Wildcats have shown that they are capable of putting some points on the board.

On the other hand, the Hawkeyes have been dreadful on offense, ranking dead last in the entire country, but I think plays from their defense, such as a Cooper DeJean touchdown will give them enough of a scoring boost to hit the over.

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