This is going to be a closer game than I thought it would be 2-3 weeks ago. Iowa seems to have turned the corner and is playing better ball right now.
Offense
NU Pass 215 yds game Rush 186 yds game/4.4 avg. 28 pts/game
Iowa Pass 163 yds Rush 163 yds game/4.3 avg. 26 pts/game
Defense
NU 21 pts game
Iowa 19 pts game
Kicking Game and Special Teams
The kicking game looked pretty even but with the status of Brown unknown, this could be a factor. NU needs to have good coverage and not allow King to be a factor in the return game
Summary
This will probably be a close low scoring game. Iowa's first team back averages 6.2 yds a carry so NU needs to make sure they do not allow leaky yards which has been a issue a few times this year. Look for Iowa to make Tommy beat them and try and force turnovers similar to last year. If we can avoid turnovers and play patient football we should get the W on Friday.
GBR
Offense
NU Pass 215 yds game Rush 186 yds game/4.4 avg. 28 pts/game
Iowa Pass 163 yds Rush 163 yds game/4.3 avg. 26 pts/game
Defense
NU 21 pts game
Iowa 19 pts game
Kicking Game and Special Teams
The kicking game looked pretty even but with the status of Brown unknown, this could be a factor. NU needs to have good coverage and not allow King to be a factor in the return game
Summary
This will probably be a close low scoring game. Iowa's first team back averages 6.2 yds a carry so NU needs to make sure they do not allow leaky yards which has been a issue a few times this year. Look for Iowa to make Tommy beat them and try and force turnovers similar to last year. If we can avoid turnovers and play patient football we should get the W on Friday.
GBR
