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Iowa Eyes Black Friday Rivalry Win vs. Nebraska
28 Nov
Summary
- Nebraska aims for a Week 14 rebound after a loss at Penn State.
- Iowa leads the recent 'Heroes Game' trophy series two years running.
- The Cornhuskers hold a slight edge in the all-time series, but Iowa dominates Big Ten matchups.
Nebraska football enters Week 14 looking to rebound from a significant loss at Penn State. Their next challenge is a critical Big Ten conference game against rival Iowa. This marks the 15th consecutive Black Friday meeting for the 'Heroes Game' trophy, which Iowa has held for the last two years. The Cornhuskers are seeking to improve their standing in the all-time series against the Hawkeyes.
In their most recent outing, Nebraska fell 37-10 to Penn State. Backup quarterback TJ Lateef started for the injured Dylan Raiola, throwing for 187 yards and scoring Nebraska's only touchdown. The team now faces an Iowa squad that has shown strength in recent road performances, including a decisive win against Wisconsin.
The annual rivalry game, scheduled for noon ET on CBS, will be held at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Betting odds suggest Iowa is favored to win, with a spread of -6 points and an over/under of 38.5. The prediction favors Iowa with a score of 27-16.
