Northwestern-Iowa predictions and viewing guide

Hawkeyes return house, attempting to finish 3-game dropping streak

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz appears on throughout a recreation between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan Wolverines at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa Metropolis, Iowa on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 27-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

It’s homecoming in Iowa Metropolis because the Iowa Hawkeyes (3-4, 1-3 Large Ten) host the Northwestern Wildcats (1-6, 1-3) in Large Ten soccer Saturday afternoon, with each groups looking for to finish dropping streaks — Iowa’s of three, Northwestern’s of six.

Listed here are our predictions, plus viewing data and full pregame protection.

Iowa vs. Northwestern predictions

Line — Iowa -10.5

Mike Hlas — Soccer is the world’s favourite sport. At the moment’s recreation at Kinnick most likely gained’t change that. Iowa 20, Northwestern 0

John Steppe — I typically informed my predecessor (who obtained her grasp’s diploma from Northwestern) that she went to the second-best J-school within the Midwest. My alma mater, Marquette, is clearly No. 1. Iowa 17, Northwestern 3

Jeff Johnson — Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald kidded that maybe this recreation must be performed at 6 a.m. I’m considering earlier. Let’s say 3 a.m. As few folks as attainable have to see this recreation. Iowa 5, Northwestern 4

Rob Grey — The Wildcats haven’t gained a recreation since vanquishing Nebraska of their season opener. The Hawkeyes have been outscored 90-30 this month in three straight losses. Whichever protection scores wins. Iowa 10, Northwestern 6

Beth Malicki — This weekend we’re doing all the pieces that I like about this state: watch the Hawkeyes win, go apple selecting and watch my husband blow leaves for 3 hours whereas I’m inside, comfortable as a bug. Iowa 19, Northwestern 10

Todd Brommelkamp — The Large Ten ought to have taken Pat Fitzgerald up on that 6 a.m. kickoff time. Iowa 28, Northwestern 0

The way to watch Iowa soccer vs. Northwestern

Kickoff time: 2:35 p.m. (CT)

TV: ESPN2

Stay stream: ESPN.com

TV announcers: Anish Schroff (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (shade), Taylor McGregor (sideline)

Radio: Hawkeye Radio Community, together with 100.7 FM, 600 AM (Cedar Rapids) and 800 AM (Iowa Metropolis)

Hear on-line: HawkeyeSports.com

Iowa vs. Northwestern pregame protection

ANALYSIS

» 3 keys for Iowa soccer towards Northwestern

» Iowa soccer’s reliance on protection, particular groups provides as much as unsustainable formulation

» 5 Northwestern gamers to observe towards Iowa

» Northwestern makes a quarterback change to assist save its season

FEATURES

» Iowa’s Diante Vines overcomes accidents, confidently prepares for alternatives in second half of season

» Iowa’s Aaron Graves works forward of schedule on soccer subject, in classroom

MIKE HLAS

» Is Northwestern recreation a must-win for Hawkeyes? You higher consider it.

» Hlastradamus likes the Hawkeyes this week. He actually likes them!

» Enjoyable Details: Northwestern-Iowa (Warning: It might not all appear particularly enjoyable)