Undefeated Hawks host pesky Northwestern
By LUKE MEREDITH
AP Sports Writer
IOWA CITY — Much of the buzz surrounding No. 8 Iowa has been about its resume, and whether the Hawkeyes can truly be considered national title contenders when they keep sneaking past everyone.
Throw in a showdown with No. 15 Ohio State in Columbus next week that could determine the Big Ten title and Saturday’s home date with Northwestern (5-4, 2-3 Big Ten) has all the makings of the classic trap game.
Let’s be honest, though. Every week’s a trap game for Iowa.
The Hawkeyes (9-0, 5-0) have survived them all so far, despite key injuries and fourth-quarter deficits in four of the nine games.
‘‘I think we’re getting great leadership,’’ Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. ‘‘I think the team overall gets it. I’m not taking anything for granted. But I think they understand we’re going to be up against it week in and week out.
Cyclones welcome ranked Oklahoma State
By LUKE MEREDITH
AP Sports Writer
AMES — In the last few years, Iowa State was often the cure for whatever ailed the rest of the Big 12.
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By LUKE MEREDITH
AP Sports Writer
AMES — Greg McDermott’s tenure at Iowa State has been a series of fits and starts.
Iowa setting the record straight
By LUKE MEREDITH
AP Sports Writer
IOWA CITY — All Iowa’s done is knock off Penn State, Wisconsin and Michigan State on the road.
Iowa inconsistent, but still perfect
By LUKE MEREDITH
AP Sports Writer
IOWA CITY — Don’t like the way Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi is playing? Give it a little time.
At times, Stanzi can look awful.
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