At a Glance

This week, the Big 12 has a more typical BCS non-conference schedule. In other words, most all of the Big 12 teams have weaker opponents that should not pose much of a challenge this week. The only game that should stay close enough to be interesting is the rivalry game between Iowa and Iowa State. 

Game of the Week

Iowa at Iowa State

Saturday, Sept. 12th (12:00 EST)

With Iowa’s preseason ranking, it would have looked like this should be an easy game for Iowa. Of course, that was before the Hawkeyes barely squeaked by their much smaller, typically less competitive in state rival Northern Iowa. Iowa has been plagued by injuries, having already lost their 1st string running back Jewel Hampton for the season. After losing the true “jewel” of the offense, they better find a diamond in the turf to get things going.  In addition, their starting left tackle Bryan Bulaga will be out for this week’s game and it is uncertain if two other starting linemen will be able to play this week that were out the last game.