IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa vs. Purdue is finally ready to happen.

A series in which fans from both schools used to mock and poke fun of when the Big Ten tried to make it a protected rivalry is now actually a rivalry.

Iowa has had more success over the past decade than Purdue, but Purdue has won four of the last five games in the series.

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm is the one offensive coach that Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker just can’t solve.

Brohm also has former Iowa receivers Charlie Jones and Tyrone Tracy Jr. as two of his primary weapons, especially Jones who leads the Big Ten with 72 catches and 840 receiving yards.

Saturday’s game will be played at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana where rain is expected.

That could impact both teams, but especially Brohm’s spread offense.

As for our three panelists, they all finished 4-1 last week with each missing the Syracuse-Notre Dame game in which Notre Dame prevailed in Syracuse.

Rob Howe still holds a one-pick lead over Dallas Jones, while Pat Harty continues to fester in the basement.

Pat Harty’s picks

Iowa 23, at Purdue 20: Charlie Jones transfers to Iowa at halftime to remind NFL scouts about his talent as a return specialist.

Wisconsin 23, Maryland 21: All the Wisconsin players, coaches, support staff and administration go sockless to the game in honor of Barry Alvarez.

Minnesota 28, Nebraska 27: My sources tell me the Nebraska coaching search has sort of hit a standstill as Nick Saban, Bill Belichick, Barry Alvarez, Bob Stoops, Urban Meyer, Lincoln Riley, Mike Tomlin, Andy Reid, Sean McVay, Lane Kiffin, Ryan Day, Jim Harbaugh, John Harbaugh, Josh Huepel, Chip Kelly and Tony Dungy all try to position themselves as the frontrunner.

Georgia 27, Tennessee 24: With all the athletes on both teams, this game would be given a speeding ticket if it were played in University Heights.

Alabama 30, LSU 23: Nick Saban celebrates the win with a 24-minute rule in which he allows himself to be pleasant and approachable during that time.

Last week: 4-1

Overall: 23-17

Dallas Jones’s picks

Purdue 17, Iowa 16: A rainy day will bring Iowa some luck that it needs against a Purdue team that seems to always have the Hawkeyes number. I believe it’s a coin flip and the under bettors are the real winners.

Maryland 24, Wisconsin 20: Upset of the week in the Big Ten right here.

Minnesota 24, Nebraska 21: Minnesota has been sputtering and I think this game is closer than people think.

Georgia 41, Tennessee 31: Game of the week, I just can’t bet against the dogs.

Alabama 35, LSU 21: For some reason I am not that excited for this, but it may surprise me.

Last week: 4-1

Overall: 25-15

Rob Howe’s picks

Purdue 24, Iowa 23: From here on out, please call me Rob Sizzle.

Wisconsin 27, Maryland 20: I like cheese.

Minnesota 35, Nebraska 24: In reality, the Huskers are chasing the Lincoln East High football program.

Georgia 38, Tennessee 28: I used to love Tennessee Tuxedo as a kid. The Vols? Not so much.

Alabama 34, LSU 24: The Tide players pull it out the road win to avoid dealing with grumpy Nick Saban for the next week.

Last week: 4-1

Overall: 26-14