Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz wants his team to focus on the future and not dwell on the past.
The Hawkeyes Big Ten title hopes were squelched by two straight heartbreaking losses on the road and the stretch run begins at home against a Northwestern team that is in control of the west division.
The season is at a crossroads. Will the Hawks finish strong or will they fade down the stretch.
Ferentz is not ready to call Iowa’s offense “pass first” even though the ground game has not been as effective.
After stumbling out of the gate Northwestern has been finding ways to win and there only losses recently have been to Michigan and Notre Dame teams that are in the thick of the playoff chase.
Ferentz says the Wildcats are playing with confidence.
In his 13th season as head coach Pat Fitzgerald has turned Northwestern into a consistent winner. A victory in Kinnick Stadium this week and the Wildcats will be on the doorstep of their first division crown.
Fitzgerald says the Wildcats are only focused on Iowa.
Fitzgerald says Iowa has been a model of consistency under Kirk Ferentz because of their ability to play complimentary football.
Kick off is at 2:30 pm at Kinnick Stadium.
