Football reporters Jordan Hansen and Ryan Rodriguez offer their predictions for Iowa’s game with Pittsburgh.

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Jordan Hansen, football reporter

What’s Iowa have to do to win this game? It’s pretty simple — just show up. Both of Iowa’s previous two games have been very emotionally charged and they can’t afford a let down in this game. I’ll take Iowa 42-13.

Pick to click: C.J. Beathard. North Texas is allowing over 500-yards per game. Beathard might be in for a big day.

Ryan Rodriguez, football reporter

This game shouldn’t be interesting much past the first half if everything goes the way it should for Iowa.  The Hawks rush out to a big lead early and then sit on it the rest of the game. Prediction: Iowa 35, North Texas 10. 

Pick to Click: Jordan Canzeri.  If all goes to Iowa’s liking, today could potentially be a very short day for Jordan Canzeri.  Look for #33 to get in and do his damage early before letting reserves like Derrick Mitchell Jr. get their reps as the game goes on.