HwkFn4Life
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As far as Iowa's implications in this game, he says...
The Hawkeyes host Northwestern on Saturday but will also have an interest in the Big Ten's premier game of the day, Ohio State at Penn State. If Iowa fans aren't sure whom to root for in that contest, here's one way of looking at it.
A win by Ohio State would set up a battle for the conference title between the Hawkeyes and Buckeyes the next weekend, which would give more voters a reason to watch Iowa and perhaps get a better late-season impression of the team.
But it's also possible that an undefeated season in the Big Ten might get enough respect from the voters, regardless of whether the Hawkeyes beat the Buckeyes with the title on the line.
The best-case scenario for Iowa's computer ratings is for Penn State to finish 11-1 with only a loss to the Hawkeyes. And a PSU win over OSU might also take some air out of the Buckeyes and make them less inspired when Iowa comes to town.
If you ask me, the Hawks should be rooting for the Lions this weekend.
Brad Edwards coordinates the college football research for ESPN and is an analyst for "College GameDay" on ESPN Radio each Saturday throughout the season.
The Hawkeyes host Northwestern on Saturday but will also have an interest in the Big Ten's premier game of the day, Ohio State at Penn State. If Iowa fans aren't sure whom to root for in that contest, here's one way of looking at it.
A win by Ohio State would set up a battle for the conference title between the Hawkeyes and Buckeyes the next weekend, which would give more voters a reason to watch Iowa and perhaps get a better late-season impression of the team.
But it's also possible that an undefeated season in the Big Ten might get enough respect from the voters, regardless of whether the Hawkeyes beat the Buckeyes with the title on the line.
The best-case scenario for Iowa's computer ratings is for Penn State to finish 11-1 with only a loss to the Hawkeyes. And a PSU win over OSU might also take some air out of the Buckeyes and make them less inspired when Iowa comes to town.
If you ask me, the Hawks should be rooting for the Lions this weekend.
Brad Edwards coordinates the college football research for ESPN and is an analyst for "College GameDay" on ESPN Radio each Saturday throughout the season.
