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Game Details, Betting Odds, Predictions and More: Iowa vs. Michigan State and UNI vs. Southern Illinios
All you need to know for college football this weekend: Betting lines, game times and more.
Iowa football will get back into the swing of conference play this weekend after a week off.
The Hawkeyes travel to East Lansing, MI, to take on the Spartans Saturday at 11 a.m.
The University of Northern Iowa Panthers take on Southern Illinois at 2 p.m. in Carbondale, IL.
Find out what's happening in Urbandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Iowa versus Michigan State
When: 11 a.m. (central) Saturday.
Where: East Lansing, MI.
Find out what's happening in Urbandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Television: ESPN
Records: Iowa is 3-2; Michigan State is 4-2.
Lines: Michigan State is favored by 10 points over the Hawkeyes
Local players: Travis Perry, a redshirt freshman, is a defensive back for the Hawkeyes. He walked on the team in 2011.
UNI vs. Southern Illinois
When: 2 p.m. (central) Saturday.
Where: Carbondale, IL.
Television: Panther Sports Radio Network
Records: UNI is 1-4; Southern Illinois 3-3
Local Players:
- Chad Gilson, a redshirt sophomore, played seven games as a linebacker in the 2011 season. He recorded one solo tackle.
- Chad Owens, a redshirt sophomore, played 12 games for the Panthers in 2011.
- Chris Jepsen, a redshirt junior, played 13 games in 2011 on the defensive line.
- Nick Jepsen, is a freshman fullback for the Panthers, he is a 2012 graduate of Urbandale High School.
Local predictions
Iowa 13, Michigan St. 27
UNI 24, Southern Illinois 17
Patch Advertising Manager Stew Bevis
Iowa 14, Michigan St. 31
UNI 21, Southern Illinois 10
Where to watch in Urbandale:
Buffalo Wild Wings
4345 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: A whopping 50 high-definition TVs, and 8 large-projection screens.
Daytona’s All-Sports Bar and Grill
4875 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: 23, all high-definition
Victor's Sports Club
7500 Douglas Avenue
Number of TVs: 18, all high-definition.
Murphys
2675 100th St.
Number of TVs: 15, with two big screens, and a projector
Overtime
4810 86th St.
Number of TVs: 15, all high-definition.
Castaway Bar and Grill
5000 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: 2 in restaurant, 4 in the pool bar area, all high-definition.
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