Area football teams are facing some intriguing matchups this weekend.

The 13th rated Iowa Hawkeyes host the five time FCS champs from North Dakota State.

Nebraska hopes to crack the top 25 as the Huskers entertain #22 Oregon.

Iowa State seeks a first win at TCU while South Dakota tries to build on a double overtime win last week by going to Grand Forks to meet North Dakota.

Minnesota has an open date.