Northwestern will resume its quest for the Big Ten title this week against Iowa, on a cold day at Kinnick Stadium.

The game carries important implications in the Big Ten West race, with Northwestern holding a one-game lead in the loss column over Purdue and Wisconsin — with head-to-head wins and tiebreakers over both.

Here’s what you need to know:

Preview links

-Here are three things to know about Iowa, and three key matchups in the game

-Here’s what Pat Fitzgerald and several players had to say about the game earlier this week

-Here’s every Big Ten West title scenario, explained

-Here’s a film study analyzing Montre Hartage, who has been arguably the Big Ten’s best cornerback

-Here’s a recap of Northwestern and Iowa’s strange “rivalry”

-Here’s a podcast previewing the game

-Here’s a dive into Northwestern’s bowl possibilities

-Here’s a film study of Clayton Thorson’s performance against Notre Dame, when he was often running for his life

-Here’s the injury report for the week

-Here’s a film study analyzing Northwestern’s running game with Isaiah Bowser the past three games

-Predictions!

Broadcast Information

Game Time: 2:30 p.m. CT

TV: FOX

Radio: WGN Radio AM-720 or WNUR FM 89.3

Online: Fox Sports Go

Betting Line: Northwestern +10.5, over/under 42.5