The Huskers are coming off a sweep of a strong Illinois team while the Hawkeyes are coming off of getting swept by #25 Washington. This rivalry will be reignited for the first of two matches for the season. One in Lincoln and one in Iowa City.
There could be questions surrounding Nebraska’s starting lineup as Andi Jackson was out with injury against Illinois on Thursday. This means Leyla Blackwell could get the nod to start again in her place.
Taylor Landfair also got her first start of B1G conference play, on Thursday, in place of Lindsay Krause, who was dressed.