Iowa (5-5) ranks sixth in the Big Ten with a 4-3 mark in conference play. The Hawkeyes will look to finish the year strong after a string of close losses against No. 2 Indiana, No

Nebraska coach Matt Ruhle is a Penn State alum (playing linebacker from 1994-97) with strong ties to Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft (from when both were helping lead the Temple program). Ruhle was reported as a prime candidate for the Nittany Lions' head coach opening after the firing of James Franklin,

Nebraska’s road trip adventures are set to continue as the Huskers head to Penn State to face the Nittany Lions.

Two Penn State alum will go head-to-head at the helm. Interim head coach Terry Smith just registered his first win since taking over former head coach James Franklin's role. Cornhuskers (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) head coach Matt Rhule signed a contract extension in the midst of rumors of him being the top candidate for the open job in Happy Valley.