Aside from executing the gameplan to near perfection, Iowa football must pull as many intangible elements as possible to its side. That starts with the players' collective mindset, which is already geared to thrive in the underdog role Iowa will definitely be in Saturday. Along with that, the Hawkeyes must take advantage of several injured players returning.

The Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dissect how the Hawkeyes are readying for this challenge, while also breaking down the entire conference awards scene.