Iowa bides time, hoping for CFP bid; Cyclones head to Manhattan

Iowa bides time, hoping for CFP bid; Cyclones head to Manhattan

WHO: Purdue at No. 6 Iowa WHEN: Saturday, noon TV: ESPN2 NOTES: Iowa can clinch the Big Ten West and a berth in the league title game.

Purdue can further justify its decision to give coach Darrell Hazell a fourth season with an upset that would shake up the playoff picture.

Iowa can go unbeaten at home for the first time since 2004 with a win.

Information from the USA Today.

WHO: Iowa State at Kansas State WHEN: Saturday, 11 a.m.

TV: FS1 NOTES: Iowa State’s seven losses this season are to teams with a combined 60-9 record. Their schedule is rated toughest in the nation according to the Sagarin rankings.

Iowa State leads the series record against Kansas State, 49-45 4, but Kansas State leads the record at home, 25-21-1.

WHO: Sourthern Illinois vs. No.

15 Northern Iowa WHEN: Saturday, 4 p.m.

TV: ESPN3 RADIO:

1540 KXEL, TuneIn. com NOTES:

Southern Illinois will enter the game against UNI 3-7 overall and 2-5 in conference play. The Salukis have endured a tough schedule, even picking up a win over then ranked No. 10 Liberty during non-conference season.

Junior quarterback Aaron Bailey has earned MVFC Newcomer of the Week in back-to-back weeks, leading all of Division I football in rushing TDs. (Info from unipanthers.com).