Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for matchup against Purdue Boilermakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 2:09 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to face the Purdue Boilermakers in a pivotal college football game on Saturday. Iowa's offense has shown improvement, scoring 41 points against Washington and with Hank Brown completing 65.8% of his passes. While the offense remains a work in progress, especially in the running game, their defense ranks high nationally, allowing just 12.2 points per game. Key players include Brown at quarterback and a strong receiving corps featuring DJ Vonnahme, Reece Vander Zee, and Tony Diaz. The Hawkeyes will aim to sustain their defensive prowess while maximizing offensive efficiency against Purdue.
- •Game is scheduled for Saturday night.
- •Hank Brown leads Iowa's improved passing attack.
- •Iowa's defense ranks third in scoring nationally.
- •Injuries have affected the running back situation.
- •Iowa has shown flexibility with multiple 100-yard rushers this season.
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