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As the 2014 college football season begins to wind down the first annual College Football Playoff race heats up as the calendar turns to November. It has been a season full of twists and turns, but the craziest month historically is November.

The long time saying in college football has always been “the games in November are the ones you remember.” This will be even truer this season with this new four team playoff.

Conference races across the country shift into high gear and the race to make the final four of college football is on the mind of more than a dozen teams.

The SEC West has been the top division in all of college football this season and as the season winds down the Western division of the SEC is still the best. The teams in the SEC West have begun beating up on each other now that the schedule has gotten tougher and these teams have started to face each other.

One of the top contenders in the SEC West has been the Alabama Crimson Tide and now that November has arrived their schedule hits the home stretch. The Crimson Tide suffered a loss the first week in October when the Ole Miss Rebels beat them in a game for the ages.

The Tide have been anything but dominant this season, but I am going to make the argument that the Crimson Tide will not lose another regular season game this year. The Tide are hitting their stride at the right time and it will pay big dividends now that we have hit November.

I feel the Tide will finish November unbeaten and represent the SEC West in the SEC title game in Atlanta come December. There is one huge reason I believe Alabama will finish the regular season 11-1 and have a perfect 4-0 finish to the season.

That huge reason I believe Alabama will finish November unbeaten is the schedule. The biggest reason I came to the conclusion Alabama would finish the 2014 season at 11-1 is the way their schedule shapes up in November.

The Crimson Tide start their November schedule this coming Saturday in Death Valley against LSU. The Tigers have been the biggest challenge to the Crimson Tide in their past run of success. The LSU Tigers currently sit at 7-2 and one of the hottest teams in all of college football.

I believe this game on Saturday will be the biggest challenge to Alabama and if they manage to get by this game, which I believe they will, they will no doubt represent the SEC West in the SEC Championship Game in December.

The following Saturday, on November 15, the Tide host the number one team in the nation Mississippi State. I know most people will feel this will be the toughest game in November for Alabama, but the fact this game is in Alabama will be the difference.

The Bulldogs of Mississippi State are not used to this type of pressure being number one so late in the season and it will eventually get to them.

Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott admitted last weekend, following their narrow victory over Arkansas, that he pressed and tried to force the action. This is a scary thing to hear from Prescott if you are a Mississippi State fan and I believe against Alabama their magical run will end.

The Crimson Tide then face Western Carolina in what amounts to another scrimmage game to get prepared for Auburn in the Iron Bowl. A game like this in November is what makes people upset at the SEC and their weak scheduling habits.

It’s November, the stretch run of the season, and Alabama and other SEC teams are playing teams like Western Carolina while other power five conferences are playing tough conference rivals. It’s a joke for the SEC, but they get a pass for it just because it’s the SEC.

Last, but not least the Alabama Crimson Tide finish the 2014 season and November off with the Iron Bowl as they do every year. Auburn beat Alabama last year in a game for the ages and prevented Alabama from a possible three peat.

This year Auburn has to travel to Tuscaloosa and I believe this will be the difference. I am a huge believer in home field being the deciding factor in college football more than any other sport in the world. This has been the case for years and only the elite of the elite seem to win on the road in marquee college football games.

I believe Auburn can be one of those elite teams to win a tough game on the road, but this year I feel Alabama will find a way to win. It will be a close battle that comes down to the wire like last year, but the Crimson Tide will have the home field behind them unlike last year in Auburn.

So, I feel the fact their schedule ends favorably, in terms of home and away games, will be the reason Alabama finishes 2014 at 11-1. This will get them in the SEC title game where they will face an inferior SEC East opponent.

Alabama will be huge favorites in the SEC title game, no matter which SEC East team they face, and they will then be one of the four playoff teams. This would come just months after people said the Alabama dynasty is over and Nick Saban has lost his edge.

It will be a strong finish for Alabama and the rest of the country and SEC will be its main witness. The Tide is back and for opponents that is a scary thought. Saban has not lost his edge and the Crimson Tide are primed to make yet another national title run in 2014.

As the 2014 college football season begins to wind down the first annual College Football Playoff race heats up as the calendar turns to November. It has been a season full of twists and turns, but the craziest month historically is November.

The long time saying in college football has always been “the games in November are the ones you remember.” This will be even truer this season with this new four team playoff.

Conference races across the country shift into high gear and the race to make the final four of college football is on the mind of more than a dozen teams.

The SEC West has been the top division in all of college football this season and as the season winds down the Western division of the SEC is still the best. The teams in the SEC West have begun beating up on each other now that the schedule has gotten tougher and these teams have started to face each other.

One of the top contenders in the SEC West has been the Alabama Crimson Tide and now that November has arrived their schedule hits the home stretch. The Crimson Tide suffered a loss the first week in October when the Ole Miss Rebels beat them in a game for the ages.

The Tide have been anything but dominant this season, but I am going to make the argument that the Crimson Tide will not lose another regular season game this year. The Tide are hitting their stride at the right time and it will pay big dividends now that we have hit November.

I feel the Tide will finish November unbeaten and represent the SEC West in the SEC title game in Atlanta come December. There is one huge reason I believe Alabama will finish the regular season 11-1 and have a perfect 4-0 finish to the season.

That huge reason I believe Alabama will finish November unbeaten is the schedule. The biggest reason I came to the conclusion Alabama would finish the 2014 season at 11-1 is the way their schedule shapes up in November.

The Crimson Tide start their November schedule this coming Saturday in Death Valley against LSU. The Tigers have been the biggest challenge to the Crimson Tide in their past run of success. The LSU Tigers currently sit at 7-2 and one of the hottest teams in all of college football.

I believe this game on Saturday will be the biggest challenge to Alabama and if they manage to get by this game, which I believe they will, they will no doubt represent the SEC West in the SEC Championship Game in December.

The following Saturday, on November 15, the Tide host the number one team in the nation Mississippi State. I know most people will feel this will be the toughest game in November for Alabama, but the fact this game is in Alabama will be the difference.

The Bulldogs of Mississippi State are not used to this type of pressure being number one so late in the season and it will eventually get to them.

Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott admitted last weekend, following their narrow victory over Arkansas, that he pressed and tried to force the action. This is a scary thing to hear from Prescott if you are a Mississippi State fan and I believe against Alabama their magical run will end.

The Crimson Tide then face Western Carolina in what amounts to another scrimmage game to get prepared for Auburn in the Iron Bowl. A game like this in November is what makes people upset at the SEC and their weak scheduling habits.

It’s November, the stretch run of the season, and Alabama and other SEC teams are playing teams like Western Carolina while other power five conferences are playing tough conference rivals. It’s a joke for the SEC, but they get a pass for it just because it’s the SEC.

Last, but not least the Alabama Crimson Tide finish the 2014 season and November off with the Iron Bowl as they do every year. Auburn beat Alabama last year in a game for the ages and prevented Alabama from a possible three peat.

This year Auburn has to travel to Tuscaloosa and I believe this will be the difference. I am a huge believer in home field being the deciding factor in college football more than any other sport in the world. This has been the case for years and only the elite of the elite seem to win on the road in marquee college football games.

I believe Auburn can be one of those elite teams to win a tough game on the road, but this year I feel Alabama will find a way to win. It will be a close battle that comes down to the wire like last year, but the Crimson Tide will have the home field behind them unlike last year in Auburn.

So, I feel the fact their schedule ends favorably, in terms of home and away games, will be the reason Alabama finishes 2014 at 11-1. This will get them in the SEC title game where they will face an inferior SEC East opponent.

Alabama will be huge favorites in the SEC title game, no matter which SEC East team they face, and they will then be one of the four playoff teams. This would come just months after people said the Alabama dynasty is over and Nick Saban has lost his edge.

It will be a strong finish for Alabama and the rest of the country and SEC will be its main witness. The Tide is back and for opponents that is a scary thought. Saban has not lost his edge and the Crimson Tide are primed to make yet another national title run in 2014.

As the 2014 college football season begins to wind down the first annual College Football Playoff race heats up as the calendar turns to November. It has been a season full of twists and turns, but the craziest month historically is November.

The long time saying in college football has always been “the games in November are the ones you remember.” This will be even truer this season with this new four team playoff.

Conference races across the country shift into high gear and the race to make the final four of college football is on the mind of more than a dozen teams.

The SEC West has been the top division in all of college football this season and as the season winds down the Western division of the SEC is still the best. The teams in the SEC West have begun beating up on each other now that the schedule has gotten tougher and these teams have started to face each other.

One of the top contenders in the SEC West has been the Alabama Crimson Tide and now that November has arrived their schedule hits the home stretch. The Crimson Tide suffered a loss the first week in October when the Ole Miss Rebels beat them in a game for the ages.

The Tide have been anything but dominant this season, but I am going to make the argument that the Crimson Tide will not lose another regular season game this year. The Tide are hitting their stride at the right time and it will pay big dividends now that we have hit November.

I feel the Tide will finish November unbeaten and represent the SEC West in the SEC title game in Atlanta come December. There is one huge reason I believe Alabama will finish the regular season 11-1 and have a perfect 4-0 finish to the season.

That huge reason I believe Alabama will finish November unbeaten is the schedule. The biggest reason I came to the conclusion Alabama would finish the 2014 season at 11-1 is the way their schedule shapes up in November.

The Crimson Tide start their November schedule this coming Saturday in Death Valley against LSU. The Tigers have been the biggest challenge to the Crimson Tide in their past run of success. The LSU Tigers currently sit at 7-2 and one of the hottest teams in all of college football.

I believe this game on Saturday will be the biggest challenge to Alabama and if they manage to get by this game, which I believe they will, they will no doubt represent the SEC West in the SEC Championship Game in December.

The following Saturday, on November 15, the Tide host the number one team in the nation Mississippi State. I know most people will feel this will be the toughest game in November for Alabama, but the fact this game is in Alabama will be the difference.

The Bulldogs of Mississippi State are not used to this type of pressure being number one so late in the season and it will eventually get to them.

Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott admitted last weekend, following their narrow victory over Arkansas, that he pressed and tried to force the action. This is a scary thing to hear from Prescott if you are a Mississippi State fan and I believe against Alabama their magical run will end.

The Crimson Tide then face Western Carolina in what amounts to another scrimmage game to get prepared for Auburn in the Iron Bowl. A game like this in November is what makes people upset at the SEC and their weak scheduling habits.

It’s November, the stretch run of the season, and Alabama and other SEC teams are playing teams like Western Carolina while other power five conferences are playing tough conference rivals. It’s a joke for the SEC, but they get a pass for it just because it’s the SEC.

Last, but not least the Alabama Crimson Tide finish the 2014 season and November off with the Iron Bowl as they do every year. Auburn beat Alabama last year in a game for the ages and prevented Alabama from a possible three peat.

This year Auburn has to travel to Tuscaloosa and I believe this will be the difference. I am a huge believer in home field being the deciding factor in college football more than any other sport in the world. This has been the case for years and only the elite of the elite seem to win on the road in marquee college football games.

I believe Auburn can be one of those elite teams to win a tough game on the road, but this year I feel Alabama will find a way to win. It will be a close battle that comes down to the wire like last year, but the Crimson Tide will have the home field behind them unlike last year in Auburn.

So, I feel the fact their schedule ends favorably, in terms of home and away games, will be the reason Alabama finishes 2014 at 11-1. This will get them in the SEC title game where they will face an inferior SEC East opponent.

Alabama will be huge favorites in the SEC title game, no matter which SEC East team they face, and they will then be one of the four playoff teams. This would come just months after people said the Alabama dynasty is over and Nick Saban has lost his edge.

It will be a strong finish for Alabama and the rest of the country and SEC will be its main witness. The Tide is back and for opponents that is a scary thought. Saban has not lost his edge and the Crimson Tide are primed to make yet another national title run in 2014.

As the 2014 college football season begins to wind down the first annual College Football Playoff race heats up as the calendar turns to November. It has been a season full of twists and turns, but the craziest month historically is November.

The long time saying in college football has always been “the games in November are the ones you remember.” This will be even truer this season with this new four team playoff.

Conference races across the country shift into high gear and the race to make the final four of college football is on the mind of more than a dozen teams.

The SEC West has been the top division in all of college football this season and as the season winds down the Western division of the SEC is still the best. The teams in the SEC West have begun beating up on each other now that the schedule has gotten tougher and these teams have started to face each other.

One of the top contenders in the SEC West has been the Alabama Crimson Tide and now that November has arrived their schedule hits the home stretch. The Crimson Tide suffered a loss the first week in October when the Ole Miss Rebels beat them in a game for the ages.

The Tide have been anything but dominant this season, but I am going to make the argument that the Crimson Tide will not lose another regular season game this year. The Tide are hitting their stride at the right time and it will pay big dividends now that we have hit November.

I feel the Tide will finish November unbeaten and represent the SEC West in the SEC title game in Atlanta come December. There is one huge reason I believe Alabama will finish the regular season 11-1 and have a perfect 4-0 finish to the season.

That huge reason I believe Alabama will finish November unbeaten is the schedule. The biggest reason I came to the conclusion Alabama would finish the 2014 season at 11-1 is the way their schedule shapes up in November.

The Crimson Tide start their November schedule this coming Saturday in Death Valley against LSU. The Tigers have been the biggest challenge to the Crimson Tide in their past run of success. The LSU Tigers currently sit at 7-2 and one of the hottest teams in all of college football.

I believe this game on Saturday will be the biggest challenge to Alabama and if they manage to get by this game, which I believe they will, they will no doubt represent the SEC West in the SEC Championship Game in December.

The following Saturday, on November 15, the Tide host the number one team in the nation Mississippi State. I know most people will feel this will be the toughest game in November for Alabama, but the fact this game is in Alabama will be the difference.

The Bulldogs of Mississippi State are not used to this type of pressure being number one so late in the season and it will eventually get to them.

Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott admitted last weekend, following their narrow victory over Arkansas, that he pressed and tried to force the action. This is a scary thing to hear from Prescott if you are a Mississippi State fan and I believe against Alabama their magical run will end.

The Crimson Tide then face Western Carolina in what amounts to another scrimmage game to get prepared for Auburn in the Iron Bowl. A game like this in November is what makes people upset at the SEC and their weak scheduling habits.

It’s November, the stretch run of the season, and Alabama and other SEC teams are playing teams like Western Carolina while other power five conferences are playing tough conference rivals. It’s a joke for the SEC, but they get a pass for it just because it’s the SEC.

Last, but not least the Alabama Crimson Tide finish the 2014 season and November off with the Iron Bowl as they do every year. Auburn beat Alabama last year in a game for the ages and prevented Alabama from a possible three peat.

This year Auburn has to travel to Tuscaloosa and I believe this will be the difference. I am a huge believer in home field being the deciding factor in college football more than any other sport in the world. This has been the case for years and only the elite of the elite seem to win on the road in marquee college football games.

I believe Auburn can be one of those elite teams to win a tough game on the road, but this year I feel Alabama will find a way to win. It will be a close battle that comes down to the wire like last year, but the Crimson Tide will have the home field behind them unlike last year in Auburn.

So, I feel the fact their schedule ends favorably, in terms of home and away games, will be the reason Alabama finishes 2014 at 11-1. This will get them in the SEC title game where they will face an inferior SEC East opponent.

Alabama will be huge favorites in the SEC title game, no matter which SEC East team they face, and they will then be one of the four playoff teams. This would come just months after people said the Alabama dynasty is over and Nick Saban has lost his edge.

It will be a strong finish for Alabama and the rest of the country and SEC will be its main witness. The Tide is back and for opponents that is a scary thought. Saban has not lost his edge and the Crimson Tide are primed to make yet another national title run in 2014.

The Iowa Hawkeyes, (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten), travel to Maryland to take on the Terrapins, (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten), as a 4.5-5.0 point underdog Saturday.

Both teams are 3-3 against the spread this season.

Maryland is 1-5 against the spread at home in its last six home games. While Iowa is 4-1 against the spread on the road in its last five road games.

The two teams have very similar offensive numbers.

Maryland averages 399.7 total yards. 140.3 rushing yards, and 259.3 passing yards.

Iowa 381.3 total yards, 151.3 rushing yards, and 230.0 passing yards.

Maryland has a dual threat quarterback in C.J. Brown who leads the team in rushing yards.

He is fortunate to have perhaps the best one-two wide receiver combo in the entire country.

Stefon Diggs, 36 catches for 450 yards, and Deon Long, 27 catches for 307 yards, are an immensly talented duo that both missed significant time last season. The pair account for more then 70% of the receiving yards for Maryland this season.

On the other hand, the Terrapin running backs leave a lot to be desired

None rank in the top 25 in the Big Ten. Brandon Ross has 216 yards on 43 carries while Wes Brown has 190 yards on 45 carries. No one else has more than 16 carries.

Iowa does things a little differently.

The Hawkeyes have started two quarterbacks this year and both played in last weeks game. Jake Rudock took the majority of snaps, but C.J. Beathard logged three series.

The two spread the ball around.

At least 10 different players have caught passes in four of their six games. Iowa is deep at wide receiver and tight end.

While Iowa does not have a 100-yard rusher this season. It is safe to say the two getting the carries recently, Mark Weisman and Jordan Canzeri, are better than anyone on Maryland's roster.

The Iowa offense finally clicked on all cylinders last week, racking up their most points since 2011.

Terrapin end Andre Monroe, second in Big Ten sacks, matches up with tackle Brandon Scherff, which should be fun to watch.

While the offensive numbers are similar, the defensive numbers favor Iowa.

The Hawkeye defensive line should give Maryland problems.

The Terrapins won't be running the ball on Iowa and Brown will be in scramble mode with the likes of Carl Davis, Drew Ott, and Louis Trinca-Pasat, his 4.5 sacks ties for third in the Big Ten, breathing down his neck.

Iowa shutdown corner Desmond King, who had a pick six last week, will be another fun match-up to watch, whomever he covers Saturday.

The rest of the Hawkeye pass defense has improved every week. So much so they now rank 24th in the country for passing yards allowed. Maryland will be their toughest test to date.

Maryland on the other hand has defensive problems. Outside of the defensive line anchored by Monroe, the defense has some issues.

Will Likely, his three interceptions is tied for first in the Big Ten, is a good cornerback and Jeremiah Johnson is decent. But Iowa goes four deep at wide receiver, not to mention two good tight ends.

It is never a good sign when a safety leads the team in tackles, but safety Sean Davis does for Maryland.

Each offense posses problems for the opposing defense.

Iowa may struggle with its first duel threat quarterback match-up of the year for a quarter or two before figuring it out. While King will lock down one of the Terrapin dual threat receivers, the other can exploit the Hawkeyes.

Iowa has been susceptible to big plays, but more often from runs than passes. If forced into obvious passing situations the Terrapin line will struggle versus the Iowa pass rush.

Iowa's depth at wide receiver and tight end posses big problems for the Maryland defense.

It is much more likely Iowa shuts down Maryland than vice versa.

Despite the fact Maryland is coming off a bye and motivated after being thrashed by Ohio State last game, this isn't a great match-up for them.

I like Iowa to play back and deep without the threat of a running game, and win this game straight up 28-20.

The Iowa Hawkeyes, (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten), travel to Maryland to take on the Terrapins, (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten), as a 4.5-5.0 point underdog Saturday.

Both teams are 3-3 against the spread this season.

Maryland is 1-5 against the spread at home in its last six home games. While Iowa is 4-1 against the spread on the road in its last five road games.

The two teams have very similar offensive numbers.

Maryland averages 399.7 total yards. 140.3 rushing yards, and 259.3 passing yards.

Iowa 381.3 total yards, 151.3 rushing yards, and 230.0 passing yards.

Maryland has a dual threat quarterback in C.J. Brown who leads the team in rushing yards.

He is fortunate to have perhaps the best one-two wide receiver combo in the entire country.

Stefon Diggs, 36 catches for 450 yards, and Deon Long, 27 catches for 307 yards, are an immensly talented duo that both missed significant time last season. The pair account for more then 70% of the receiving yards for Maryland this season.

On the other hand, the Terrapin running backs leave a lot to be desired

None rank in the top 25 in the Big Ten. Brandon Ross has 216 yards on 43 carries while Wes Brown has 190 yards on 45 carries. No one else has more than 16 carries.

Iowa does things a little differently.

The Hawkeyes have started two quarterbacks this year and both played in last weeks game. Jake Rudock took the majority of snaps, but C.J. Beathard logged three series.

The two spread the ball around.

At least 10 different players have caught passes in four of their six games. Iowa is deep at wide receiver and tight end.

While Iowa does not have a 100-yard rusher this season. It is safe to say the two getting the carries recently, Mark Weisman and Jordan Canzeri, are better than anyone on Maryland's roster.

The Iowa offense finally clicked on all cylinders last week, racking up their most points since 2011.

Terrapin end Andre Monroe, second in Big Ten sacks, matches up with tackle Brandon Scherff, which should be fun to watch.

While the offensive numbers are similar, the defensive numbers favor Iowa.

The Hawkeye defensive line should give Maryland problems.

The Terrapins won't be running the ball on Iowa and Brown will be in scramble mode with the likes of Carl Davis, Drew Ott, and Louis Trinca-Pasat, his 4.5 sacks ties for third in the Big Ten, breathing down his neck.

Iowa shutdown corner Desmond King, who had a pick six last week, will be another fun match-up to watch, whomever he covers Saturday.

The rest of the Hawkeye pass defense has improved every week. So much so they now rank 24th in the country for passing yards allowed. Maryland will be their toughest test to date.

Maryland on the other hand has defensive problems. Outside of the defensive line anchored by Monroe, the defense has some issues.

Will Likely, his three interceptions is tied for first in the Big Ten, is a good cornerback and Jeremiah Johnson is decent. But Iowa goes four deep at wide receiver, not to mention two good tight ends.

It is never a good sign when a safety leads the team in tackles, but safety Sean Davis does for Maryland.

Each offense posses problems for the opposing defense.

Iowa may struggle with its first duel threat quarterback match-up of the year for a quarter or two before figuring it out. While King will lock down one of the Terrapin dual threat receivers, the other can exploit the Hawkeyes.

Iowa has been susceptible to big plays, but more often from runs than passes. If forced into obvious passing situations the Terrapin line will struggle versus the Iowa pass rush.

Iowa's depth at wide receiver and tight end posses big problems for the Maryland defense.

It is much more likely Iowa shuts down Maryland than vice versa.

Despite the fact Maryland is coming off a bye and motivated after being thrashed by Ohio State last game, this isn't a great match-up for them.

I like Iowa to play back and deep without the threat of a running game, and win this game straight up 28-20.

The Iowa Hawkeyes, (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten), travel to Maryland to take on the Terrapins, (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten), as a 4.5-5.0 point underdog Saturday.

Both teams are 3-3 against the spread this season.

Maryland is 1-5 against the spread at home in its last six home games. While Iowa is 4-1 against the spread on the road in its last five road games.

The two teams have very similar offensive numbers.

Maryland averages 399.7 total yards. 140.3 rushing yards, and 259.3 passing yards.

Iowa 381.3 total yards, 151.3 rushing yards, and 230.0 passing yards.

Maryland has a dual threat quarterback in C.J. Brown who leads the team in rushing yards.

He is fortunate to have perhaps the best one-two wide receiver combo in the entire country.

Stefon Diggs, 36 catches for 450 yards, and Deon Long, 27 catches for 307 yards, are an immensly talented duo that both missed significant time last season. The pair account for more then 70% of the receiving yards for Maryland this season.

On the other hand, the Terrapin running backs leave a lot to be desired

None rank in the top 25 in the Big Ten. Brandon Ross has 216 yards on 43 carries while Wes Brown has 190 yards on 45 carries. No one else has more than 16 carries.

Iowa does things a little differently.

The Hawkeyes have started two quarterbacks this year and both played in last weeks game. Jake Rudock took the majority of snaps, but C.J. Beathard logged three series.

The two spread the ball around.

At least 10 different players have caught passes in four of their six games. Iowa is deep at wide receiver and tight end.

While Iowa does not have a 100-yard rusher this season. It is safe to say the two getting the carries recently, Mark Weisman and Jordan Canzeri, are better than anyone on Maryland's roster.

The Iowa offense finally clicked on all cylinders last week, racking up their most points since 2011.

Terrapin end Andre Monroe, second in Big Ten sacks, matches up with tackle Brandon Scherff, which should be fun to watch.

While the offensive numbers are similar, the defensive numbers favor Iowa.

The Hawkeye defensive line should give Maryland problems.

The Terrapins won't be running the ball on Iowa and Brown will be in scramble mode with the likes of Carl Davis, Drew Ott, and Louis Trinca-Pasat, his 4.5 sacks ties for third in the Big Ten, breathing down his neck.

Iowa shutdown corner Desmond King, who had a pick six last week, will be another fun match-up to watch, whomever he covers Saturday.

The rest of the Hawkeye pass defense has improved every week. So much so they now rank 24th in the country for passing yards allowed. Maryland will be their toughest test to date.

Maryland on the other hand has defensive problems. Outside of the defensive line anchored by Monroe, the defense has some issues.

Will Likely, his three interceptions is tied for first in the Big Ten, is a good cornerback and Jeremiah Johnson is decent. But Iowa goes four deep at wide receiver, not to mention two good tight ends.

It is never a good sign when a safety leads the team in tackles, but safety Sean Davis does for Maryland.

Each offense posses problems for the opposing defense.

Iowa may struggle with its first duel threat quarterback match-up of the year for a quarter or two before figuring it out. While King will lock down one of the Terrapin dual threat receivers, the other can exploit the Hawkeyes.

Iowa has been susceptible to big plays, but more often from runs than passes. If forced into obvious passing situations the Terrapin line will struggle versus the Iowa pass rush.

Iowa's depth at wide receiver and tight end posses big problems for the Maryland defense.

It is much more likely Iowa shuts down Maryland than vice versa.

Despite the fact Maryland is coming off a bye and motivated after being thrashed by Ohio State last game, this isn't a great match-up for them.

I like Iowa to play back and deep without the threat of a running game, and win this game straight up 28-20.

The Iowa Hawkeyes, (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten), travel to Maryland to take on the Terrapins, (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten), as a 4.5-5.0 point underdog Saturday.

Both teams are 3-3 against the spread this season.

Maryland is 1-5 against the spread at home in its last six home games. While Iowa is 4-1 against the spread on the road in its last five road games.

The two teams have very similar offensive numbers.

Maryland averages 399.7 total yards. 140.3 rushing yards, and 259.3 passing yards.

Iowa 381.3 total yards, 151.3 rushing yards, and 230.0 passing yards.

Maryland has a dual threat quarterback in C.J. Brown who leads the team in rushing yards.

He is fortunate to have perhaps the best one-two wide receiver combo in the entire country.

Stefon Diggs, 36 catches for 450 yards, and Deon Long, 27 catches for 307 yards, are an immensly talented duo that both missed significant time last season. The pair account for more then 70% of the receiving yards for Maryland this season.

On the other hand, the Terrapin running backs leave a lot to be desired

None rank in the top 25 in the Big Ten. Brandon Ross has 216 yards on 43 carries while Wes Brown has 190 yards on 45 carries. No one else has more than 16 carries.

Iowa does things a little differently.

The Hawkeyes have started two quarterbacks this year and both played in last weeks game. Jake Rudock took the majority of snaps, but C.J. Beathard logged three series.

The two spread the ball around.

At least 10 different players have caught passes in four of their six games. Iowa is deep at wide receiver and tight end.

While Iowa does not have a 100-yard rusher this season. It is safe to say the two getting the carries recently, Mark Weisman and Jordan Canzeri, are better than anyone on Maryland's roster.

The Iowa offense finally clicked on all cylinders last week, racking up their most points since 2011.

Terrapin end Andre Monroe, second in Big Ten sacks, matches up with tackle Brandon Scherff, which should be fun to watch.

While the offensive numbers are similar, the defensive numbers favor Iowa.

The Hawkeye defensive line should give Maryland problems.

The Terrapins won't be running the ball on Iowa and Brown will be in scramble mode with the likes of Carl Davis, Drew Ott, and Louis Trinca-Pasat, his 4.5 sacks ties for third in the Big Ten, breathing down his neck.

Iowa shutdown corner Desmond King, who had a pick six last week, will be another fun match-up to watch, whomever he covers Saturday.

The rest of the Hawkeye pass defense has improved every week. So much so they now rank 24th in the country for passing yards allowed. Maryland will be their toughest test to date.

Maryland on the other hand has defensive problems. Outside of the defensive line anchored by Monroe, the defense has some issues.

Will Likely, his three interceptions is tied for first in the Big Ten, is a good cornerback and Jeremiah Johnson is decent. But Iowa goes four deep at wide receiver, not to mention two good tight ends.

It is never a good sign when a safety leads the team in tackles, but safety Sean Davis does for Maryland.

Each offense posses problems for the opposing defense.

Iowa may struggle with its first duel threat quarterback match-up of the year for a quarter or two before figuring it out. While King will lock down one of the Terrapin dual threat receivers, the other can exploit the Hawkeyes.

Iowa has been susceptible to big plays, but more often from runs than passes. If forced into obvious passing situations the Terrapin line will struggle versus the Iowa pass rush.

Iowa's depth at wide receiver and tight end posses big problems for the Maryland defense.

It is much more likely Iowa shuts down Maryland than vice versa.

Despite the fact Maryland is coming off a bye and motivated after being thrashed by Ohio State last game, this isn't a great match-up for them.

I like Iowa to play back and deep without the threat of a running game, and win this game straight up 28-20.

The Iowa Hawkeyes, (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten), travel to Maryland to take on the Terrapins, (4-2, 1-1 Big Ten), as a 4.5-5.0 point underdog Saturday.

Both teams are 3-3 against the spread this season.

Maryland is 1-5 against the spread at home in its last six home games. While Iowa is 4-1 against the spread on the road in its last five road games.

The two teams have very similar offensive numbers.

Maryland averages 399.7 total yards. 140.3 rushing yards, and 259.3 passing yards.

Iowa 381.3 total yards, 151.3 rushing yards, and 230.0 passing yards.

Maryland has a dual threat quarterback in C.J. Brown who leads the team in rushing yards.

He is fortunate to have perhaps the best one-two wide receiver combo in the entire country.

Stefon Diggs, 36 catches for 450 yards, and Deon Long, 27 catches for 307 yards, are an immensly talented duo that both missed significant time last season. The pair account for more then 70% of the receiving yards for Maryland this season.

On the other hand, the Terrapin running backs leave a lot to be desired

None rank in the top 25 in the Big Ten. Brandon Ross has 216 yards on 43 carries while Wes Brown has 190 yards on 45 carries. No one else has more than 16 carries.

Iowa does things a little differently.

The Hawkeyes have started two quarterbacks this year and both played in last weeks game. Jake Rudock took the majority of snaps, but C.J. Beathard logged three series.

The two spread the ball around.

At least 10 different players have caught passes in four of their six games. Iowa is deep at wide receiver and tight end.

While Iowa does not have a 100-yard rusher this season. It is safe to say the two getting the carries recently, Mark Weisman and Jordan Canzeri, are better than anyone on Maryland's roster.

The Iowa offense finally clicked on all cylinders last week, racking up their most points since 2011.

Terrapin end Andre Monroe, second in Big Ten sacks, matches up with tackle Brandon Scherff, which should be fun to watch.

While the offensive numbers are similar, the defensive numbers favor Iowa.

The Hawkeye defensive line should give Maryland problems.

The Terrapins won't be running the ball on Iowa and Brown will be in scramble mode with the likes of Carl Davis, Drew Ott, and Louis Trinca-Pasat, his 4.5 sacks ties for third in the Big Ten, breathing down his neck.

Iowa shutdown corner Desmond King, who had a pick six last week, will be another fun match-up to watch, whomever he covers Saturday.

The rest of the Hawkeye pass defense has improved every week. So much so they now rank 24th in the country for passing yards allowed. Maryland will be their toughest test to date.

Maryland on the other hand has defensive problems. Outside of the defensive line anchored by Monroe, the defense has some issues.

Will Likely, his three interceptions is tied for first in the Big Ten, is a good cornerback and Jeremiah Johnson is decent. But Iowa goes four deep at wide receiver, not to mention two good tight ends.

It is never a good sign when a safety leads the team in tackles, but safety Sean Davis does for Maryland.

Each offense posses problems for the opposing defense.

Iowa may struggle with its first duel threat quarterback match-up of the year for a quarter or two before figuring it out. While King will lock down one of the Terrapin dual threat receivers, the other can exploit the Hawkeyes.

Iowa has been susceptible to big plays, but more often from runs than passes. If forced into obvious passing situations the Terrapin line will struggle versus the Iowa pass rush.

Iowa's depth at wide receiver and tight end posses big problems for the Maryland defense.

It is much more likely Iowa shuts down Maryland than vice versa.

Despite the fact Maryland is coming off a bye and motivated after being thrashed by Ohio State last game, this isn't a great match-up for them.

I like Iowa to play back and deep without the threat of a running game, and win this game straight up 28-20.