Iowa hosts Illinois Saturday afternoon

An injury plagued season wll include a trip to the Big Ten championship game if the Iowa Hawkeyes can beat Illinois in their home finale.

The Hawks are on the door step of the west division title but will be without their best player. Cooper DeJean suffered a season ending leg injury in practice this week and it is the latest hurdle they must clear.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who says the players have remained focused despite all the adversity.

It will be an emotional day for 20 Hawkeye seniors who play their final game in Kinnick Stadium.

It is a 2:30 kickoff in Kinnick Stadium. It will be televised by Fox Sports One.

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