The Iowa Hawkeyes got back on track in week ten as they got their first win in three weeks, taking down the Northwestern Wildcats 17-12. The major headline from the win was backup quarterback Alex Padilla stepping in for an apparently injured Spencer Petras.
Now Padilla is in line to get his first start as a Hawkeye when Iowa plays host to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. For their part, the Gophers are fresh off a 14-6 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. Minnesota has battled injuries at the running back position all season, losing three different starters to this point.