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Iowa looking to come back against Northwestern
Posted: 10.26.2012 at 2:41 PM
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Iowa (4-3, 2-1 Big Ten) at Northwestern (6-2, 2-2), 11 a.m. CT. (ESPN2)
(AP) --  
Line: Northwestern by 6
 
Series Record: Tied 47-23-3
 
WHAT'S AT STAKE
 
Northwestern is seeking its fourth win in five tries over the Hawkeyes. Iowa needs to bounce back after being thrashed by Penn State 38-14.
 
KEY MATCHUP
 
Iowa's defense vs. Northwestern QB/QR Kain Colter. The Wildcats have hurt the Hawkeyes with their versatility in recent years. Iowa needs to be aware of Colter at all times and make sure he doesn't get free for big plays.
 
PLAYERS TO WATCH
 
Iowa. RB Mark Weisman. He rushed for just nine yards against Penn State after spraining his ankle. If he's healthy, Iowa's offense is much more potent.
 
Northwestern. RB Venric Mark. He can beat teams from tailback and as a returner. Like Colter, the Hawkeyes can't let Mark get open space.
 
FACTS & FIGURES
 
A win would give Northwestern's seniors the distinction of being the winningest five-year class in school history with 36 victories...Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz (14 years) and Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald (7 years) are the league's most experienced coaches...The Hawkeyes and Wildcats have split the last 24 meetings, but Iowa hasn't won in Evanston in five years.

(Copyright ©2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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