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Iowa Football: Ranking The Opposition For The 2017 Season

ByJoe Favia|
Nov 27, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Josey Jewell (43) looks into the backfield during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Iowa won 28-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Josey Jewell (43) looks into the backfield during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Iowa won 28-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) and Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Aaron Burbridge (16) and Michigan State Spartans running back Gerald Holmes (24) and Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Brian Allen (65) celebrate a touchdown during the 2nd half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) and Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Aaron Burbridge (16) and Michigan State Spartans running back Gerald Holmes (24) and Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Brian Allen (65) celebrate a touchdown during the 2nd half of a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

September 30th 2017 @ Michigan State

Record In 2016: 3-9 (No Bowl Appearance)

Record Vs Michigan State (All Time): 23-21-2

The last time the Hawkeyes and Spartans ‘locked horns’ was in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship. It was one of the more thrilling championships since the Big Ten started playing a title game.

It seems that the Michigan State and Iowa games usually have a dramatic conclusion, and including ‘smash mouth, Big Ten Football’.

The Spartans came off the Big Ten title with a dreadful 2016 season. This off-season has included more off the field issues. The gap that the Spartans had seemingly closed between themselves and the ‘blue bloods’ of the Big Ten East has opened again.

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