When you go on the road and pick up a Big Ten win over another 6-2 squad, it's hard to nitpick and find much wrong at all. The reality is that the Iowa Hawkeyes went to Northwestern and got the job done, coming back to Iowa City with a win.

Was it the prettiest game? No. Was it the most fun game to watch? Not really. In fact, it was a bit of a slog at times to get through, but that's just the type of game that the Hawkeyes wanted to play against the Wildcats. It was enough, and it was spurred on by some standout performances.

Right: Special Teams... Again

Iowa's special teams are inevitable. Try as you might, the Hawkeyes are going to win the special teams battle 99 out of 100 times, and in some games, like this one, it's a massive factor in deciding the outcome.

Braedan Jackson exploded for another kickoff return touchdown, once again showing his explosiveness with the ball in his hands. Iowa also can't ignore Caden Buhr tacking on three points with a 52-yard field goal.…