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Iowa football vs. Washington expert predictions nationally

Who do the experts have winning in this key Big Ten game?

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to face the Washington Huskies in a Friday night college football matchup at Husky Stadium. Washington enters the game with an 0-2 start in conference play, including a recent 25-21 loss to USC. Iowa, on the other hand, is 1-1 in Big Ten play, having pulled off a last-minute win over Michigan and suffered a 31-14 loss to Ohio State.

Expert predictions for the game vary. Bleacher Report predicts Washington to win 23-19, citing low-scoring expectations and Washington's turnover margin. CBS Sports is split, with Brad Crawford picking Washington 23-20 and Chris Hummer choosing Iowa 21-20. Hummer notes the defensive prowess of both teams and Iowa's superior yards per play statistic.

USA Today predicts a victory for Iowa, highlighting their potential to dominate the game in all three phases. College Football News also predicts a close contest, with the Huskies potentially coming up with a strong performance. The Sporting News favors Iowa 23-20, acknowledging Iowa's better offensive capabilities.

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