No. 9 Iowa at Indiana: Preview links, videos, predictions, how to watch

You've probably only heard the beginning of the debate surrounding Iowa's schedule as long as the Hawkeyes keep winning.

Iowa came in ninth in the first College Football Playoff rankings and was already facing schedule criticisms -- perhaps unwarranted. But none of their final four opponents have current records above .500, beginning with Indiana (4-4) on Saturday.

The response for Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes, though, is pretty simple.

"If you do well enough, enough people are going to say, 'Hey, these guys are OK,'" Ferentz said. "We'll let you guys tell us how good we are or how OK we are. The more you win, the better it is. I learned that real fast."

Talk to your kids about an undefeated Iowa, or the #SECMyth, if you must, but all that matters Saturday for Iowa is win No. 9.

Essentials

Matchup: No. 9 Iowa (8-0, 4-0) at Indiana (4-4, 0-4)

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Radio: WMT-AM (600), KXIC-AM (800), KKRQ (100.7)

TV: ESPN

Online: WatchESPN

Forecast: Partly sunny, 58 degrees, Wind: NW 7mph

Line: Iowa by 7

Last Year: Iowa 45, Indiana 29

Pregame Reading

2-Minute Drill: Marc Morehouse breaks down Hawkeyes-Hoosiers

Hlas: Hawkeyes face an Indiana team that should be plenty inspired

Feature: Maybe Iowa is the plumber's crack of college football?

Injury Report: Beathard health watch repetitive, but important

The Opponent: Indiana-Iowa vital for Big Ten's divisional identity

Fun Facts: "The Rock" edition

Video Interviews

.@IUCoachWilson catches up with @g_murray to preview the Iowa game. #iufb https://t.co/ErNbwhPMT8

— Indiana Football (@HoosierFootball)

Predictions

Marc Morehouse: Did you guys know John Mellencamp, populist heartland rocker, and Christie Brinkley, Billy Joel's former wife, are dating? Pretty sure this will break up the Traveling Wilburys. Iowa 37, Indiana 31

Mike Hlas: Eight Saturdays ago, I told you here that Iowa was going 12-0. I'll keep reminding you about that. Unless the Hawkeyes lose, then we'll not speak of it again. Iowa 49, Indiana 38

Scott Dochterman: When the first pioneer stepped in Indiana and shouted 'who's here' was he talking about Memorial Stadium? Iowa 45, Indiana 31

Scott Saville: The Hawks will outscore the top offense in the Big Ten. Have you told your kids about 9-0 Iowa? You better consult a psychologist first. Iowa 38, Indiana 31

Beth Malicki: I was out sick with Strep throat so I missed the news that Iowa was top 10. In unrelated events, I'm buying stock in whichever company makes amoxicillin. Iowa 33, Indiana 17

Bob Brooks: You win championships with defense and Iowa is on that road. Iowa 45, Indiana 29