I Think Iowa vs Indiana Would Be A Hell Of A Matchup

[ssckelley]

These are the scenarios:

1. Beat Wisconsin and Iowa is playing either Indiana or Ohio State depending if the Michigan/OSU game happens. If that game doesn't get played then Indiana plays in the B10 championship game and Iowa plays Ohio State.

2. Lose to Wisconsin and Iowa will be playing either Indiana or Maryland. Wisconsin and Indiana have already played each other so that matchup will not be repeated. Iowa would play Maryland only if the OSU/Michigan matchup does not happen. That would put Indiana in the championship game against Northwestern, Ohio State versus Wisconsin, and Iowa versus Maryland.

Honestly I don't think the Big Ten would care that much if Ohio State is in the championship game or not. Putting Ohio State against either Iowa or Wisconsin would be a good matchup and may generate more interest than the actual title game. Iowa may wind up being the best case scenario for Ohio State, they would be on a 6 game winning streak and might be the highest ranked. Beating a team like Iowa (assuming they win) could increase their chances of reaching the playoffs.

 

[NCHawker]

I suppose OSU fans just want to play the highest ranked team. If Iowa beats Wisky, Iowa will give OSU a nice workout before the playoffs. I'd be thrilled if the hawks beat OSU.

 

[kicker22]

Yeah.....but....the sense of entitlement is kinda infuriating.

But it fails in comparison to how infuriated the Nebby program and fanbase would be if OSU was bumped into the championship.

 

[ssckelley]

If I’m not mistaken I think yesterday’s announcement of Ohio State being able to play for the B10 championship has locked Iowa into playing Indiana regardless of the outcome verse Wisconsin.

edit....unless COVID

 

[uihawk82]

Nope. Outside of the championship, the Big Ten said they would try to avoid repeats (IU just beat Wisconsin). I think there will be a push for Wisconsin-Minnesota too.

Did Minny program totally, totally shutdown and not playing at all until 2021???

 

[rdawsoniii]

Indiana would be a tough match for the Hawks.

 

[haydensly]

Did Minny program totally, totally shutdown and not playing at all until 2021???

They are scheduled to play Nebraska this weekend. Haven't shut it down yet.

 

[Northside Hawk]

They are scheduled to play Nebraska this weekend. Haven't shut it down yet.

Scott Frost and PJ Fleck on the same field.

That sounds inspiring.

NOT!

 

[Stanzi]

Beat Wisconsin and beat Indiana (who we'd presumably play) and you could be looking at a top 10 Iowa team heading into bowl season.