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Final
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7
Final
42
14
Final
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7
Final
38
31
Final
35
45
Final
19
9
Final
56
24
Final
34
0
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34
20
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13
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14
Final
62
48
Final
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66
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3
Final
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44
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31
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36
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72
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7
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28
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23
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59
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68
44
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20
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17
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24
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73
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20
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37
Iowa Hawkeyes is 8-4 on the season, 8-3-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +21.4. Iowa Hawkeyes is covering the spread at 73% this season (8-3-1), well above the FBS average of 50%; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | 275 mi | 275 mi |
| Week 1 | UAlbany | Home (0 mi) | 275 mi |
| Week 2 | Iowa State | 110 mi | 385 mi |
| Week 3 | Massachusetts | Home (0 mi) | 385 mi |
| Week 4 | Rutgers | 894 mi | 1,279 mi |
| Week 5 | Indiana | Home (0 mi) | 1,279 mi |
| Week 6 | — | Bye | |
| Week 7 | Wisconsin | 147 mi | 1,426 mi |
| Week 8 | Penn State | Home (0 mi) | 1,426 mi |
| Week 9 | Minnesota | Home (0 mi) | 1,426 mi |
| Week 10 | — | Bye | |
| Week 11 | Oregon | Home (0 mi) | 1,426 mi |
| Week 12 | USC | 1,547 mi | 2,972 mi |
| Week 13 | Michigan State | Home (0 mi) | 2,972 mi |
| Week 14 | Nebraska | 275 mi | 3,247 mi |
After allowing 231 yards and 16 points in the first half, Iowa's defense shut out Nebraska in the second half, holding them to just 69 yards. This turnaround was key to the 40-16 victory and shows the defense's ability to adjust and lock down opponents.
Quarterback Mark Gronowski contributed both through the air (9/16, 166 yards, 1 TD) and on the ground (13 carries, 64 yards, 2 TDs), while Kamari Moulton added 93 rushing yards and 2 TDs. This balance makes Iowa tough to defend and suggests they can control games offensively.
Iowa capitalized on a muffed punt that resulted in a safety and forced a fumble at the goal line. These momentum-shifting plays were crucial in breaking the game open and highlight Iowa's ability to create scoring opportunities from special teams and defensive takeaways.
Despite a slow start and a tough first half, Iowa remained consistent and responded offensively when needed. Coach Ferentz emphasized the team's ability to keep pushing, which has been a hallmark of their eight-win seasons since 2015. This resilience bodes well for bowl preparation.
Iowa's 10th win in 11 meetings against Nebraska underscores their psychological edge and familiarity with the opponent. This experience in high-stakes rivalry games can translate to confidence in bowl matchups against similar physical teams.
Iowa Hawkeyes — 8-4 overall, 8-3-1 ATS, power rating +21.4.