In a thrilling match at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa Hawkeyes’ place kicker Drew Stevens secured a 13-10 victory against the Nebraska Cornhuskers with a game-winning field goal as time expired. The victory marked the second consecutive year that Iowa had defeated Nebraska in such dramatic fashion.
Nebraska had taken a 10-0 lead at halftime but made crucial mistakes in the second half that allowed Iowa to claw their way back into the game. A missed field goal and a fumbled punt by Nebraska led to Iowa capitalizing on the errors and ultimately securing the win. Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson also scored a game-tying touchdown on a 72-yard screen pass.
Despite a strong defensive performance by Nebraska, holding Iowa to just 164 yards of total offense and five first downs, they were unable to stop Iowa from claiming the victory. Quarterback Dylan Raiola had a solid performance, finishing the game with 190 passing yards and narrowly missing out on a passing record.
The loss put Nebraska at 6-6 overall and 3-6 in the conference, while Iowa improved to 8-4 and 6-3 in the league. Nebraska fans expressed frustration and disappointment on social media, with many questioning the team’s ability to win close games. The defeat was yet another heartbreaker for Huskers fans, who saw their team fall to Iowa in the final seconds of the game.
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