Iowa one win away from CFP; UNI enters second round of playoffs

Iowa one win away from CFP; UNI enters second round of playoffs

WHO: No. 5 Michigan State at No. 4 Iowa WHEN: Saturday, 7:16 p.m.

TV: FOX LINE: Michigan State by 3.5 NOTES:

Iowa leads the series 23 20-2 but Michigan State won the most recent meeting, 26-14 in 2013 at Iowa City.

The Hawkeyes and Spartans tied for the Big Ten in both takeaways (25) and turnover margin (+14).

Information from the USA Today.

WHO: No. 14 Northern Iowa at No. 5 Portland State WHEN: Saturday, 9 p.m.

TV: ESPN3 RADIO:

1540 KXEL, TuneIn.

com NOTES: Portland State enters the game against the Panthers 9-2 overall after finished second in the Big Sky Conference.

Portland State is ranked 12th in the FCS in scoring offense this year, averaging 35.8 points per game with quarterback Alex Kuresa ranked No. 4 in the nation in passing yards per completion.

The Panthers have 78 wins over top-25 opponents and 19 over top-10 opponents since 2001.

UNI is in its 18th FCS playoff appearance.

(Info from unipanthers.com).