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(AP) -- Iowa has a lot of things to sort out ifit wants to seriously compete for a Big Ten title.

The Hawkeyes are lucky they've got another home date against a lower-level opponent coming up.

Iowa (2-1) hosts its third game in four weeks at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday against Central Michigan (1-1).

The Hawkeyes finally found a semblance of offensive rhythm last week in a 27-16 win over Northern Iowa of the FCS.

Central Michigan (1-1) had last week off after Michigan State beat the Chippewas 41-7.

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