No. 18 Iowa clings to West hopes entering game with Illini

Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) carries the ball against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 14-6. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Iowa place kicker Caleb Shudak (10) celebrates with teammate Ryan Gersonde (2) after kicking a 29-yard field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 27-22. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)