11:09 Iowa – Kaleb Johnson 64-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 2:04; Iowa 33–0)
5:48 Iowa – Kaleb Johnson 18-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 3:11; Iowa 40–0)
Iowa opened the season against Illinois State, whom they had played only once previously, a 31–14 win to open the 2015 season. The Hawkeyes had just a 6–0 lead at halftime, but the offense came alive in the second half, scoring 34 points behind a balanced attack. The Hawkeye defense forced three turnovers, had four sacks, and pitched a shutout in a game in which the Redbirds never put together a scoring threat. Head coach Kirk Ferentz served a one-game suspension following a recruiting violation, making this the first game since November 25, 1978, that neither Hayden Fry nor Ferentz patrolled the Iowa sideline.[15][16][17]
11:32 Iowa State – Kyle Konrardy 46-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 1:59; Iowa 19–17)
0:06 Iowa State – Kyle Konrardy 54-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 42 yards, 0:28; Iowa State 20–19)
Iowa had won seven of the last eight in this trophy series. While the Hawkeyes had a double-digit lead at halftime, two first and goal situations inside the 5 yard line (that netted only 6 points) and a failed two-point conversion set the stage for Iowa State's comeback win.[19][20]
Iowa was out for revenge and to recapture Floyd after the previous year's controversial ending. They were outplayed in the first half but completely dominated the second. The victory was the fifth consecutive for the Hawkeyes at Huntington Bank Stadium and tied Kirk Ferentz with Amos Alonzo Stagg in career wins as a Big Ten coach (199).[25][26][27]
9:34 Ohio State – Jeremiah Smith 4-yard pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 5:17; Ohio State 14–0)
7:59 Ohio State – Will Howard 4-yard run (Jayden Fielding kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 19 yards, 1:22; Ohio State 21–0)
0:13 Ohio State – Emeka Egbuka 15-yard pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 3:40; Ohio State 28–0)
Fourth quarter
10:58 Ohio State – Emeka Egbuka 3-yard pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 3:54; Ohio State 35–0)
8:07 Iowa – Kaleb Johnson 28-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:51; Ohio State 35–7)
The Hawkeyes haven't won in Columbus since 1991 and were humbled during their last visit two years prior. After a competitive first half the Buckeyes ran away with the game in the second. [28][29]
2:58 Washington – Rashid Williams 2-yard pass from Demond Williams Jr. (pass failed) (Drive: 17 plays, 75 yards, 6:47; Iowa 40–16)
These programs hadn't faced each other since the 1995 Sun Bowl. Playing Washington for the first time as a Big Ten opponent, Iowa held a 10-point halftime lead before dominating the second half. The victory gave Kirk Ferentz his 200th win at Iowa.[30][31]
(11:52) MSU FG: Jonathan Kim 55-yard field goal MSU 22–14; 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:57
(07:34) MSU FG: Jonathan Kim 46-yard field goal MSU 25–14; 6 plays, 2 yards, 3:18
(07:22) IOW TD: Kaleb Johnson 75-yard run (Jonathan Kim kick) MSU 25–20; 1 plays, 75 yards, 00:12
(02:03) MSU TD: Nathan Carter 1-yard run (Jonathan Kim kick) MSU 32–20; 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:19
Iowa's offense sputtered for most of the game, and Michigan State sustained drives consistently in earning a homecoming victory in East Lansing.[32][33]
4:32 Iowa – Kaleb Johnson 41-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:59; Iowa 33–7)
0:27 Iowa – Kaleb Johnson 25-yard run (Drew Stevens kick) (Drive: 1 play, 25 yards, 0:07; Iowa 40–7)
Fourth quarter
6:39 NW – D. Wagner 72-yard punt return (L. Akers kick) (Iowa 40–14)
Iowa has won four of last five in this series. However, the Wildcats have spoiled two previous homecomings in the Ferentz era (2008, 2016). After struggling for most of the first half, the Iowa offense exploded in the third quarter with four touchdowns.[34][35]
Wisconsin hasn't won at Kinnick Stadium since 2018. Iowa also hadn't won three in a row in this series in two decades. This was the first career start at Iowa for Brendan Sullivan. The Hawkeyes capitalized on two interceptions to keep the bull in Iowa City for a third year in a row and reach bowl eligibility for a twelfth consecutive year.[36][37]
After a strong first quarter, the Hawkeyes remain winless at the Rose Bowl since January 1, 1959. UCLA won their third straight with a strong running game and limiting the running game of the Hawkeyes, who had been the Big Ten's top rushing team. This was the first matchup in the series since the 1986 Rose Bowl, the first regular season matchup since the 1981 season, and Iowa's first visit to Pasadena since the 2016 Rose Bowl.[38][39]
Maryland hasn't defeated Iowa since 2014. This was also the first time Brian Ferentz coached against his father. Five Drew Stevens field goals – tying a single-game program record – kept Iowa in the lead throughout. Junior running back Kaleb Johnson set the single-season program record for rushing touchdowns (21).[40][41]
Iowa has won nine of last ten in this rivalry series. Additionally, Nebraska hasn't won consecutive games at Kinnick Stadium in a decade. Drew Stevens nailed a 53-yard field goal as time expired to keep the Heroes Trophy in Iowa City.[42][43]
(10:10) MIZ – Blake Craig 51–yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 2:40; Tied 24–24)
(4:36) MIZ – Blake Craig 56–yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 3:21; Missouri 27–24)
These two programs haven't played since the 2010 Insight Bowl. They were scheduled to play in same bowl four years prior but it was cancelled due to COVID-19 complications. This is also the second time Iowa has been invited to this bowl in the last three seasons. Additionally, a victory would have Kirk Ferentz tied with Woody Hayes in Big Ten career wins.
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