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Iowa football vs. Washington: Who wins? Final score predictions

The Iowa Hawkeyes arrive in Washington seeking redemption after a tough 31-14 loss to Ohio State, but their path to a bounce-back win won’t be easy. The No.

18-ranked Hawkeyes (4-1 overall, 1-1 in the Big Ten) face a resilient Washington squad (3-2, 0-2 in conference play) that has lost its first two Big Ten games but remains dangerous behind dynamic quarterback Demond Williams Jr. Iowa’s offense, already struggling to establish a rhythm, will need to overcome the absence of starting quarterback Hank Brown, with unproven backup Jeremy Hecklinski stepping in for his first career start.

Despite the challenges, Iowa has shown a knack for winning close games—going 7-1 since 2006 in contests where its backup quarterback takes the field—and has a strong historical trend in tight matchups, winning 16 of 20 games since 2022 with a spread between +3.5 and -3.5. Meanwhile, Washington’s home-field advantage at Husky Stadium adds another layer of difficulty, as the Huskies’ defense and Williams’ playmaking ability could test Iowa’s young quarterback and a run game that has managed just 97 yards and one touchdown in its last two outings.

With Iowa’s defense allowing an average of 456.5 yards per game and the Huskies’ offense firing on all cylinders, the Hawkeyes will need to execute flawlessly to avoid another disappointing result on the road.

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