Ranked 17th in the College Football Playoff Rankings the Iowa Hawkeyes close the regular season Friday at Nebraska. The Hawkeyes have already clinched a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and a win over the Huskers would lock up the 11th 10-win season in program history. Nebraska needs a win to become bowl eligible and Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says the Huskers have made significant progress under first year coach Matt Rhule.

Even though they have already clinched the division title Ferentz says the Hawkeyes have a lot to play for.

Five of Iowa’s Big Ten wins have been by 10 points or less and this has the makings of another close game.

Ferentz says the players deserve credit for excelling in close games.

The Hawkeyes will be in search of their sixth straight victory in Lincoln. Listen for the pre-game show from Memorial Stadium at 9-a.m. on KJAN. The kick-off is at 11-a.m., Friday