Every week, we look at three key matchups for Northwestern’s upcoming game. This week, Northwestern welcomes a 4-2 Iowa team to Ryan Field. Iowa has been up and down this season, but always provides a good test for the Wildcats. Iowa played close games against Penn State and Michigan State, but lost both. The Hawkeyes have arguably more talent and have unarguably looked much better than Northwestern thus far, but anything can happen on Saturday.
Running back Akrum Wadley is not Heisman contender Saquon Barkley, but his game should not be taken lightly.