The Washington Huskies are reeling with an 0-2 record in conference play after dropping their last game to USC, and now they’re set to host the Iowa Hawkeyes on a short week this Friday, October 9th, at Husky Stadium. This is a critical moment for the Huskies, who sit at 3-2 overall, needing to turn things around fast at home.
Short Week, Big Stakes on Montlake
It’s going to be a quick turnaround for both squads. The Huskies, fresh off that tough loss to USC, have had limited prep time, and Iowa is also on a short week after losing at home to Ohio State, though they still boast a strong 4-1 overall record (1-1 in the Big Ten). Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT, which means a prime 6 p.m. PT start right here in Seattle on Friday. This game is all about who handles the adjustments and the compressed schedule better. The team that comes out sharper after less practice is going to have a massive edge, and for Washington, with their conference record where it is, there’s no room for error. You can catch all the action on FOX or FS1, or stream it via Fubo.
Iowa’s Injury Twist and Shocking Vegas Numbers
Here’s where it gets interesting: Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed that their starting quarterback, Hank Brown, sustained a mild sprain, reportedly in his shoulder area, during the Ohio State game. Jeremy Hecklinski stepped in for the Hawkeyes’ final offensive series in that contest and actually led them to their only touchdown. So, Iowa might be coming in with some uncertainty at QB. Despite that, the DraftKings odds as of Monday morning have Washington favored by just 2.5 points, with an over/under set at 41.5. The money line shows Washington at -148 and Iowa at +124. This feels tight for a home game in Seattle, especially when you consider a key storyline for Iowa is their less-than-stellar track record in the Pacific Time Zone, something they’re definitely trying to change this week.
This Is the Prediction That Will Sting for Huskies Fans
Alright, hold onto your hats because the prediction for this game is going to hit hard in the Emerald City. The word out there is **Iowa 24, Washington 17**. Yeah, you read that right. Iowa is predicted to come into Husky Stadium, circle the wagons after their loss to Ohio State, and play with a serious chip on their shoulder. The experts are even calling for a special teams or defensive touchdown by Iowa to be the difference maker in this one. That’s a tough pill to swallow for anyone bleeding purple and gold, especially with Washington being the betting favorite. If that prediction holds true, it’s going to make a tough conference start even tougher for our Huskies.
So, get ready to pack Husky Stadium, Seattle. We need to be loud for our Huskies this Friday, October 9th, at 6 p.m. PT. This team needs a win, desperately, to start turning their conference season around and prove these predictions wrong.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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