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Iowa's two talented TEs are 'definitely NFL guys,' so how to do the Huskers slow them down?
- PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
- Nov 21, 2018
- Nov 21, 2018 Updated May 30, 2026
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Iowa tight end Noah Fant is pushed out of bounds by Wisconsin safety Eric Burrell, right on Sept. 22. Fant an Omaha South graduate, is considered to be among the top tight ends in the country.
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PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
Take a look at Iowa’s passing statistics this fall, and it all looks relatively normal.
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The Game pits top two in latest Big Ten power rankings
1. MICHIGAN (10-1, 8-0)
Previous: 1. Last week: W 31-20 vs. Indiana.
It was dicey for a while, but Michigan preserved its perfect Big Ten record. Now, it’s all about The Game. Win, and the Wolverines are a big favorite in the title game and a powerful Playoff contender. Lose, and the Rose Bowl or another New Year’s Six destination will be an awfully bitter pill.
2. OHIO STATE (10-1, 7-1)
Previous: 2. Last week: W 52-51 OT at Maryland.
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3. NORTHWESTERN (7-4, 7-1)
Previous: 3. Last week: W 24-14 at Minnesota.
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4. PENN STATE (8-3, 5-3)
Previous: 4. Last week: W 20-7 at Rutgers.
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5. WISCONSIN (7-4, 5-3)
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) breaks free from Purdue safety Navon Mosley to score the game-winning touchdown Saturday during the third overtime in West Lafayette, Ind.
Previous: 6. Last week: W 47-44 3OT at Purdue.
Jonathan Taylor’s line Saturday against Purdue: 32 carries, 321 yards, three touchdowns. That’s how Wisconsin survived triple overtime on the road against the Boilermakers without their quarterback or their All-American right tackle. The Badgers are in salvage mode, basically. Taylor’s line for the year: 1,869 yards (7.2 per carry) and 15 touchdowns.
6. IOWA (7-4, 4-4)
Previous: 8. Last week: W 63-0 at Illinois.
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7. MICHIGAN STATE (6-5, 4-4)
Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi looks for a receiver against Nebraska during the second half Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star
Previous: 5. Last week: L 9-6 at Nebraska.
The Spartans are beat up and reeling a little bit after a 9-6 loss against the Huskers on the road. They’ve got a get-right game against Rutgers to close the regular season and it will be very interesting to see if this group shows up for Mark Dantonio in a bowl game. The natives in East Lansing might be a touch restless.
8. PURDUE (5-6, 4-4)
Previous: 7. Last week: L 47-44 3OT vs. Wisconsin.
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9. NEBRASKA (4-7, 3-5)
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs downfield in the first half against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
EMILY BLOBAUM, Journal Star
Previous: 10. Last week: W 9-6 vs. Michigan State.
The surging Huskers have won four of five since their 0-6 start. At Iowa on Black Friday is a big challenge but would be a heck of a way to close the season. There’s a lot of what-ifs, even with a feel-good end. Still, Scott Frost’s group is headed in the right direction.
10. MARYLAND (5-6, 3-5)
Previous: 9. Last week: L 52-51 OT vs. Ohio State.
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11. INDIANA (5-6, 2-6)
Previous: 11. Last week: L 31-20 at Michigan.
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12. MINNESOTA (5-6, 2-6)
Previous: 12. Last week: L 24-14 vs. Northwestern.
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13. ILLINOIS (4-7, 2-6)
Previous: 13. Last week: L 63-0 vs. Iowa.
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14. RUTGERS (1-10, 0-8)
Rutgers quarterback Giovanni Rescigno.
ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO
Previous: 14. Last week: L 20-7 vs. Penn State.
Rutgers will try to avoid a winless Big Ten slate and an 11-loss season at Michigan State. The drama is palpable.
Contact the writer at pgabriel@journalstar.com or 402-473-7439. On Twitter @HuskerExtraPG.
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Nebraska at Iowa
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