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Area Teams Face Testing Week

Area Teams Face Testing Week

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A new quarterback for Nebraska and a win streak for South Dakota are among the story lines facing area college football teams this weekend.

Tommy Armstrong is out with an injury and junior Ryker Fyfe will make his first start for Nebraska as the Huskers(3-5) play at Purdue(1-6).

USD is working on a two game Missouri Valley Conference win streak as the Coyotes(4-3) visit Northern Iowa(3-4) for another league contest.

Iowa tries to stay unbeaten as the Hawkeyes seek an eighth straight win hosting 2-5 Maryland. Iowa State(2-5) entertain 3-4 Texas in Big 12 action. Minnesota(4-3) is home to Michigan(5-2).

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