The Iowa Hawkeyes will travel to Champaign, IL this week for a matchup with the Illinois Fighting Illini. Iowa comes into this game 3-2 on the year following a 13 point loss to Michigan. defensively Iowa struggled as Michigan compiled 327 total yards of offense to score 27 points leading to the win.'
The Iowa offense was mediocre against Michigan with only 281 yards leading to 14 points after Iowa failed to score through the 1st 3 quarters of the game. Quarterback Spencer Petras played well completing 21 of 31 passes for 246 yards and one score. Luke Lachey ledall Iowa receivers with 84 yards and one touchdown on four catches.
Illinois will go back home this week with four wins for the first five games riding a 3 game win streak following a 24 point blowout of Wisconsin. Defensively Illinois controlled the game holding Wisconsin to only 208 yards and 10 points after forcing three turnovers. Offensively the Fighting Illini moved the ball well totaling 304 yards including 167 through the air to score 34 points in the win.