I meant to say that the Big 12 North doesn't exist anymore in the sense of the divisional format the Big 12 used to have. In addition, the "North" hasn't been a pillar of strength on the college football landscape over the past few years.
Well genius, how about last year?
Iowa vs. Michigan State
Michigan State was 6th at the time and finished 9th in the BCS final rankings on Dec 5th. 7th in the final Harris and USA Today rankings.
NCAA College Football BCS Standings Week 15 - ESPN
I found a small burb about the spring game on www.hawkeyesports.com. Go to the football team page the click on calendar to see it. Looks like it starts at noon on April 16th. I think it has always been free in the past.