With the mega-conference that is the 18-team Big Ten, more and more matchups and series are going to blossom moving forward. That is specifically true with the West Coast expansion the Big Ten undertook that includes UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington.
The last of that bunch, the Washington Huskies, are hosting the Iowa Hawkeyes for a Friday night Big Ten showdown that sees a growing sense of urgency for both teams.
Iowa, despite the recent loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes, sits at a comfortable 4-1, with its destiny still in its own grasp. The Huskies are 3-2 after a 0-2 start in Big Ten play and desperately need a win in this game.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Washington Huskies History
With Washington being an infant in terms of its Big Ten history, this is just the second time that the two will meet in Big Ten action. The first came in 2024, when Washington got the joy of experiencing Kinnick Stadium in mid-October…