Iowa’s trip to Columbus to take on #2 Ohio State went about as well as planned. The Hawkeyes left with their tail between their legs thanks to a 54-10 beatdown at the hands of the Buckeyes, marking the largest defeat for Iowa in more than two decades.
Now the Hawkeyes return to Iowa City for a homecoming matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats in a battle to stay out of last place in the Big Ten West. The Cats come into the week with just one win on the season - the 31-28 season-opener against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.