Iowa safety Zach Lutmer says a series of close games has elevated the intensity of the rivalry with Nebraska. The Hawkeyes have won nine of the last 10 in the series and the past two by identical 13-10 scores courtesy of field goals as time expired.

T.J. Lateef has replaced the injured Dylan Raiola at quarterback for the Huskers and has thrown for more than 390 yards in two starts.