Iowa hosts Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday evening with the Hawkeyes ranked 15th in both the US LBM coaches poll and the College Football Playoff rankings. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Central Time and will be broadcast on NBC, with streaming available via Fubo.
The Hawkeyes enter this matchup with a 7-2 overall record and a 4-2 mark in Big Ten play after a 24-10 victory over Northwestern last week in Evanston, Illinois. Iowa’s quarterback Hank Brown completed 16 of 21 passes for 126 yards in that game, rushing for a touchdown on the opening drive and throwing a touchdown pass to Tony Diaz. Braeden Jackson also made a notable impact by returning a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown.
Iowa’s recent success has lifted them five spots in the US LBM coaches poll, reflecting their improved standing nationally. Meanwhile, Purdue arrives after a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 34-29 to Maryland. The Boilermakers stand at 3-6 overall and 2-4 in conference play, with wins over Illinois and Minnesota earlier this season.
Betting odds from DraftKings as of Friday, November 13, list Iowa as heavy favourites with a 17.5-point spread and a moneyline of -1050, while Purdue is at +720. The over/under is set at 47.5 points. Analyst Chad Leistikow has predicted a 40-17 win for Iowa, suggesting that Hank Brown will surpass 300 passing yards and Tony Diaz will record over 100 receiving yards for the first time as a Hawkeye. Leistikow also expects Iowa to score a defensive touchdown for the first time this season.
Tickets for the game remain available and can be purchased through StubHub. Fans who are unable to watch the game on NBC or Fubo can follow live updates and coverage on HawkCentral.com.
Saturday’s matchup at Kinnick Stadium offers Iowa a chance to build on their recent momentum and improve their standing in the Big Ten and national polls. Purdue will look to snap their losing streak and challenge the top-15 Hawkeyes on the road.
According to Yahoo Sports.
