The kickoff time and TV designation are locked in for the Iowa Hawkeyes’ matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers on November 14. Fans need to mark their calendars for a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff, with the game airing live on NBC. This isn’t just another Big Ten game, though; it’s a clash between a 7-2 Iowa squad and a struggling 3-6 Purdue team, and their paths to these records tell a very interesting story.
Common Opponent Contradictions are Brewing
If you want to talk about head-scratching results, look no further than how these two teams handled their common opponents this season. Iowa is sitting pretty at 7-2 overall, 4-2 in the Big Ten, fresh off a 24-10 win over Northwestern. Purdue, however, is at a rough 3-6 overall, 2-4 in the Big Ten. But the tale gets twisted when you check their shared schedule.
Purdue absolutely blasted Minnesota, taking them down 41-13 in West Lafayette. Sounds impressive, right? Well, Iowa *fell* to Minnesota, losing 13-10. How does a team that struggles lose to a team that just got hammered by their next opponent? It makes you wonder what kind of game we’re actually going to see.
Then there’s Washington. Iowa rolled over Washington, winning 41-24. Purdue, on the other hand, lost to Washington, falling 38-26. So, Iowa handled Washington, but Purdue didn’t. Yet Purdue smashed Minnesota, who then beat Iowa. Confused yet? This kind of common opponent divergence always makes for an unpredictable next game.
Barry Odom’s Inaugural Clash with the Hawkeyes
This November 14 contest also marks a significant first: it’s the first time Iowa will play Purdue since Barry Odom took over as the Boilermakers’ head coach. He’s got his work cut out for him, given Purdue’s 3-6 record, which includes losses to Wake Forest, UCLA, Notre Dame, Washington, Penn State, and Maryland. Their wins have come against Indiana State, Minnesota, and Illinois. Iowa, by contrast, has been solid all season, sitting at 7-2 overall and 4-2 in conference play after that Northwestern victory.
Get ready for some Big Ten football! The Hawkeyes and Boilermakers are set to light up your screens on November 14 at 6:30 p.m. CT on NBC. With the wildly different results against common opponents, this one feels like it could go any way.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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