I think that this year’s Iowa vs. Nebraska matchup in Kinnick will be the best “atmosphere†game of the season for the Hawks and by “atmosphere†I mean best gameday experience taking in all factors such as game hype, crowd noise, level of opponent and importance of the game in the overall standings. If the Hawks somehow overachieve and manage to go 5-2 in the Big 10 before the season finale with Nebby, I think this game could determine the division championship. If that’s the case, I think this game would go into my top 5 atmosphere games that I have attended so far at Kinnick.
My top 5 atmosphere games to date at Kinnick:
1. Iowa beats Wisconsin in the Big 10 finale in 2004 to clinch co Big 10 title
2. Iowa beats PSU on last second Daniel Murray FG in 2008
3. Iowa comes back to beat Purdue in 2002
4. Iowa beats down Ohio State in 2004
5. Iowa beats Arizona State 21-2 in 2003
My top 5 atmosphere games to date at Kinnick:
1. Iowa beats Wisconsin in the Big 10 finale in 2004 to clinch co Big 10 title
2. Iowa beats PSU on last second Daniel Murray FG in 2008
3. Iowa comes back to beat Purdue in 2002
4. Iowa beats down Ohio State in 2004
5. Iowa beats Arizona State 21-2 in 2003