Illinois State coach Brock Spack says Saturday’s game at Iowa will prepare them for Missouri Valley action. The Redbirds are ranked 20th in the FCS coaches poll and coming off a 6-5 season in 2023.

Spack says the players enjoy the challenge of playing Big Ten teams.

Spack says Iowa’s success on defense begins with consistency.

Spack says while Iowa has made changes on offense the Hawkeyes primary goal will still be to run the ball.