Iowa Hawkeyes QB Deacon Hill (10) passes against Purdue - Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette via AP
The 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes season is nearing its end. The team is currently 7-2 with just three games left in the season. Despite injuries, the Hawkeyes continue to fight in each and every game. They are currently sitting 22nd in the College Football Playoff rankings. Here is a look at the remaining three opponents for the 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes.
Vs. Rutgers
This weekend, the Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Rutgers is currently 6-3, coming off of a loss against Ohio State. This is predicted to be a low-scoring game, due to the two teams both having solid defenses. This is possibly the most difficult remaining game for Iowa, but it is a home game and would be a big boost for the team, who can move to eight wins.
Vs. Illinois
The Illinois Fighting Illini has been a team that despite their record, always puts up a fight. The Hawkeyes defense should be able to control this game, and the offense should even be able to gain yards. The key to this game will be for the Hawkeyes to play each and every minute of this game. If there is one way to describe the 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes, it is that they are determined. Getting the win against Illinois will give them a high chance to end in first in the Big Ten West.
@ Nebraska
The final game of the season for Iowa will be an away game. The Hawkeyes will face the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While it may be an away game, the Hawkeyes have a really good chance to win this game as of now. This is still three weeks away, but the Hawkeyes defense will have a chance to force numerous turnovers. This season, as of now, Cornhuskers quarterback, Heinrich Haarberg has thrown six interceptions. Still, Nebraska has been getting wins. The Hawkeyes will still need to play their best to end the season.
2023 Iowa Hawkeyes Final Predictions
As the season comes to a close, it is only right to predict where the Iowa Hawkeyes will end up. When looking at the final three games, it seems as though they will win two of them, with the loss coming from a close game against the Scarlet Knights. This means the 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes would end their regular season with a 9-3 record, which is not bad considering where their season began, and the numerous injuries that they have had to deal with.
