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The Iowa Hawkeyes, champions of the Big Ten West Division, travel to Nebraska to take on the Cornhuskers on Friday afternoon. Iowa clinched a spot in the Big Ten Championship game set for December 2nd against the winner of the Ohio State/Michigan game with a win over Illinois last week. The Cornhuskers come in with a record of 5-6 and could clinch bowl eligibility with an upset over the Hawkeyes on Friday. The opening kick is scheduled for 12:00 PM EST.
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The Iowa Hawkeyes picked up a hard-earned victory over Illinois last Saturday night, 15-13 to clinch the Big Ten West Division Championship. The Hawkeyes now have a date with either Ohio State or Michigan in Indianapolis on December 2nd. Hawkeyes' quarterback Deacon Hill finished the day 19-of-29 for 167 yards and a touchdown for the offensively-challenged Hawkeyes. Running back Leshon Williams had 54 yards rushing while fellow running back Kaleb Johnson added 53 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown. Wide receiver Addison Ostrenga caught Hill's lone touchdown pass. As usual, the Hawkeyes defense was up for the challenge. Jay Higgins led the way with 12 tackles and Joe Evans had a sack in the endzone for a safety that proved to be the winning margin for the Hawkeyes.
“It has got to be the story of our season,” said Hill. “Just keep punching forward each and every play, each and every day. Ke ep moving forward, one step in front of the other. I think we did that today. We knew at some point one was going to break, and we just couldn’t let up. We couldn’t take our foot off the gas. You know, no matter the outcome of what that drive was, we knew that we had to keep pushing forward each and every play.”
Iowa comes into this game with the second-worst total offense in the country. The Hawkeyes are 102nd running the ball and 130th through the air. The Hawkeyes have trouble staying on the field, ranking 121st in third down conversions. The Hawkeyes' identity is represented in the team's defense. They are ranked sixth in the country in total defense. Iowa is 17th against the run and ninth against the pass. The Hawkeyes' have done a great job of getting the opposition off the field, ranked 18th on third down. Iowa's offense has had trouble getting out of its own way. They are ranked just 90th in the n ation in turnover differential this season. They will not hurt themselves with penalties, however, ranked third in penalties per game.
Key Injuries: D. Vines WR Out Fri, D. Hilson RB Ques Fri, T. Hall DB Ques Fri, C. DeJean DB out for season, T. Washington Jr. RB Out indefinitely
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