The Iowa football team plays host to Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT. The game is available for fans to watch live, while the Hawk Central coverage team provides live updates for those who cannot tune in.
The Iowa Hawkeyes return home to Iowa City after defeating Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois last week. Iowa enters the matchup with a 7-2 overall record and a 4-2 mark in Big Ten play following a 24-10 win.
The Bottom Line
- Game Time: Kickoff is set for Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. CT at Kinnick Stadium.
- Team Records: Iowa sits at 7-2 overall (4-2 Big Ten) while Purdue enters at 3-6 (2-4 Big Ten).
- Rankings: The Hawkeyes rank 15th in both the US LBM coaches poll and the College Football Playoff rankings.
Recent Results and Poll Standings
During last week’s 24-10 victory over Northwestern, quarterback Hank Brown completed 16 of 21 passes for 126 yards, Hawk Central reported. Brown also rushed for a touchdown on the opening drive and threw a touchdown pass to Tony Diaz, while Braeden Jackson returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown.
The win pushed the Hawkeyes up five spots to No. 15 in the US LBM coaches poll. Iowa holds the same No. 15 position in the College Football Playoff rankings. Meanwhile, Purdue arrives in Iowa City carrying a three-game losing streak, most recently dropping a 34-29 decision to Maryland after earlier wins against Illinois and Minnesota brought their record to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in the conference.
Betting Odds and Bold Predictions
DraftKings listed betting odds as of Friday, Nov. 13, pegging Iowa as a heavy favorite with a -1050 moneyline, compared to +720 for Purdue. Chad Leistikow offered a bold outlook for the matchup:
“Let’s get bold here: Hank Brown DOES top the 300-yard passing mark, with Tony Diaz crossing 100 yards receiving for the first time as a Hawkeye. Bold prediction Part II: Iowa scores a defensive touchdown for the first time this season.”
Tickets for the game at Kinnick Stadium remain available through StubHub for fans looking to attend in person.
| Team | Overall Record | Big Ten Record | Recent Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Hawkeyes | 7-2 | 4-2 | Won vs. Northwestern, 24-10 |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 3-6 | 2-4 | Lost vs. Maryland, 34-29 |
Fans unable to watch the 6:30 p.m. game can find live updates from our Hawkeyes coverage team. CT kickoff live can follow the Hawk Central coverage team’s updates online.
