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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Michigans unbeaten start has been built on a schedule loaded with home games in one of the nations most intimidating stadiums.The second-ranked Wolverines (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten, No. 3 CFP) will finally have to go on the road Saturday to face a tough opponent in Iowa, although the Hawkeyes (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) arent nearly as tough as they were expected to be. Michigan (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) has been on the road just twice, throttling Rutgers by 78 points and surviving Michigan State by nine on its way to the top of the league.But neither the Scarlet Knights nor the Spartans have won a Big Ten game. Iowa, even with all of its struggles , should present the heavily-favored Wolverines with a challenge unlike anything theyve seen so far this season.Not that theyre worried.Weve been here before, Michigan linebacker/defensive back Jabrill Peppers said. We know how to win now and what and what not to do. Its just part of growing up and maturing. We got a lot of savvy guys out there.Realignment has put a damper on this long-time league rivalry, which has been dormant since 2013. But the Hawkeyes have beaten Michigan at home three times in a row, and another victory would shake up the playoff picture and give a struggling Iowa program a major boost.Here are some of the keys to consider as Michigan and Iowa prepare to meet for the 60th time:JABRILL VS. DEZThis game will feature two of the nations best defenders in Peppers and Iowa cornerback Desmond King. Peppers is a finalist for nearly every award in the country and is on track for an invitation to the Heisman Trophy presentation, and King is the reigning Thorpe Award winner. But while King will finally get tested by an attack featuring Amara Darboh, Jehu Chesson and Jake Butt, Iowas receiving corps has yet to prove it can test a decent defense. Peppers, of course, is much more than a defender, too.Hes a really dynamic return guy, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. But he plays great on defense, and hes a threat offensively, too, so hes a tremendous football player. Thats such an unusual combination.SPEIGHTS MOMENTMichigan quarterback Wilton Speight has been fantastic, with 15 touchdowns, three interceptions and a completion percentage of 64.5. But this will be a road test for the junior, who helped Michigan win at Minnesota last year. This is where we expected to be, this is where we wanted to be, and were here, so its rewarding, Speight said. But theres a lot more to do.STRUGGLING HAWKEYESIowa won the Big Ten West in 2015 and was favored to do it again. But last weeks 41-14 loss at Penn State was a sobering reminder that this years team simply isnt as good. In life, you have peaks, you have valleys, Ferentz said. We all do, individually, collectively, and thats real life. Thats just the way it goes, and if you go out and compete in sports against good oppositions, youre going to experience the good and the bad.PLAYOFF SPECULATIONMichigans success has thrust the program into the seemingly endless conversation about the playoffs . But the Wolverines themselves arent talking much about the postseason just yet. Win the next game. Thats where we put our focus -- and rightfully so, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said.HE SAID ITIts really hard to find many cracks or weaknesses. -- Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, asked what Michigan gives opponents to exploit.---More college football from The Associated Press at www.collegefootball.ap.org Cheap Golden Knights Jerseys . The move comes after the Canadiens were approached by the Buffalo Sabres for permission to speak to Dudley - a former Sabres player and head coach. "The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, Im flattered, Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. 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But they fell to national champion Alabama 45-40 in the title game, leaving a sour aftertaste to one of the programs best seasons.Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said that has fueled his team ever since it returned to campus as Arizona runner-ups last January.Theyve had a sense of urgency from day one that has not changed, Swinney said. It has not changed from anything weve done. Ive never had to say, `Hey, lets go. When I walk into meetings, theyre ready.The Tigers start with an experienced offense filled with playmakers, beginning with quarterback Deshaun Watson, who became the first Football Bowl Subdivision player to throw for more than 4,000 yards and rush for more than 1,000 yards.The 6-foot-2, 216-pound junior was third in last years Heisman Trophy race, but is already a favorite to capture this years award.Watson has said as long as he graduates -- on track to do that in December -- and helps Clemson achieve its goals, he will likely fulfill his life-long dream and jump to the NFL.All that, Watson said, is for later. Now, hes fully focused on leading the Tigers on another successful college football run.Im very excited with the skill guys and the all the weapons we have on this team, Watson said.The Tigers look like an offensive juggernaut rarely seen in the college game. Besides Watson, Clemson returns tailback Wayne Gallman and tight end Jordan Leggett -- both who took good looks at the NFL before choosing to come back.Gallman set Clemsons single-season rushing mark with 1,527 yards. Leggett had a career-best 40 catches for 525 yards and eight touchdowns.Also back is junior receiver Mike Williams,, a 1,000-yard pass catcher who missed all but 15 minutes of the season when he injured his neck while crashing into a goalpost stanchion making a touchdown catch in Clemsons opening game.ddddddddddddWilliams said watching last year from the sidelines was difficult. But he used the time to better learn defensive schemes and work on the little things that can make a difference on the field.Im real hungry right now, Williams said.Watson and Williams showed what might be this season, the quarterback lofting a pitch-perfect pass into Williams arms for a touchdown during the session.For all the offensive optimism, Clemson has plenty of defensive questions. The Tigers lost eight starters, six who left early for the NFL draft including standouts in defensive ends Shaq Lawson and Kevin Dodd and cornerback Mackensie Alexander.Sophomore defensive lineman Albert Huggins said the Tigers have brought in top-level talent on defense the last several years and gave young guys enough opportunities for them to be ready when called to play.Look at linemen Christian Wilkins and Austin Bryant, two sophomore who played key roles in last years run to the College Football Playoffs. Bryant filled in for an injured Lawson early on in the CFP semifinals win over Oklahoma and held tough throughout.We have to replace those key guys and starters, but we have competitive depth, Wilkins said. Its next man up.And next season up for the Tigers.If there was any lingering hangovers, positive or negative, after last season, Clemson addressed that on the scoreboard at the indoor practice facility as practice began. A video recounted the season, including the loss to Alabama and closed with the words, Finish With No Regrets. ' ' '