Iowa (4-4, 2-3 Big Ten) has another key test this week at Purdue (5-3, 3-2) where the Hawkeyes will look to erase a trend that has seen them lose four of the past five against the Boilermakers.
Of course, that included last season’s shocker where Purdue came into Kinnick Stadium and intercepted Spencer Petras four times, held Iowa to just 271 yards of total offense and topped the Hawkeyes, 24-7.
With a win, Iowa would be one win away from bowl eligibility with three games left to play. Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz understands the importance of this game and he had plenty to say earlier in the week during his regularly scheduled media availability.