{
  "id": 11995585,
  "title": "Washington and No. 20 Iowa meet in Big Ten play",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/washington-and-no-20-iowa-meet-in-big-ten-play",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T19:45:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/04/washington-and-no-20-iowa-meet-in-big-ten-play"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington and Iowa face off in the first annual Big Ten play, with the Bears holding a 3-2 record and the Hawkeyes sitting at 4-1. The game is scheduled for October 9 at 9 p.m. EDT. The Huskiers are favored to win by 2.5 points, with a spread of Washington -2.5 against Iowa +2.5. Both teams are currently 9th and 33rd respectively in third down percentage, with Washington converting 29% of the time and Iowa holding opponents to 32.4%. Washington ranks 14th in turnover margin, while Iowa is 38th in red zone defense. Passing highlights include Demond Williams Jr. with 1,327 yards, 8 TDs and 3 INTs for Washington, and Hank Brown with 832 yards, 5 TDs and 1 INT for Iowa. Rushing efforts come from Brian Bonner Jr. with 215 yards on 41 carries for Washington and Kamari Moulton with 311 yards on 50 carries for Iowa. Receiving duties are handled by Dezmen Roebuck with 338 yards on 35 catches for Washington and Tony Diaz with 306 yards on 25 catches for Iowa. Washington was previously defeated by USC 25-21 on October 3, while Iowa fell to Ohio State 31-14 on the same date. The Huskiers will play at Purdue on October 16, and the Hawkeyes will travel to Minnesota on October 24.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}