The Hawkeyes posted just total yards and averaged 1. Defensive back Matt Hankins had a pair of interceptions. Punter Tory Taylor had a tremendous game with eight punts, including five within the yard line and a Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy completed 13 of 27 passes for yards and three interceptions before getting benched in the fourth quarter for freshman Hunter Dekkers. All-Big 12 running back Breece Hall accumulated 69 yards rushing, 24 yards receiving and the Cyclones' first touchdown.
Dekkers threw a fourth-quarter touchdown to narrow the lead to 10, but by then, it was too late. Iowa's win gives the Hawkeyes a streak of six straight victories over the Cyclones dating back to the year before Matt Campbell took over at Iowa State.
It's the longest losing streak in Ames since Iowa won 15 straight matchups between Even more unfortunate? The last six years represent the greatest stretch of success in Iowa State history, but that still hasn't been enough for the Cyclones to beat their greatest rival. No matter how good Campbell has made this Iowa State program, Iowa continues to be his kryptonite.
Losing in his first matchup with a struggling team is one thing. Losing multiple matchups in Ames with nationally-relevant teams?
That's confounding. The Hawkeyes' magic seemed to catch the Cyclones any time they appeared to be finding their footing. Hall lost a fumble within the yard line that was returned for a scoop and score. Purdy had a ball bounce off a receiver's hands to stall a drive at midfield. Another was batted at the line. Iowa just seems to know every inch of Iowa State's identity, maybe because they've done it a similar way for so many years. Now, a whole class of Iowa players can graduate without ever losing to some of the best Iowa State teams in program history.
The Hawkeyes came into the season ranked at No. After beating No. Especially on a day that Ohio State lost against a dynamic defense, Iowa should be seen as a legitimate contender in the Big Ten and the favorite in the Big Ten West. The last time Iowa won its first two games against ranked opponents was in , part of an campaign where the Hawkeyes finished No. Could Iowa flirt with the top five in the new AP Top 25?
Over the years, we've seen that Iowa can win football games in a number of different ways. Interceptions and special teams can carry Iowa through most -- if not all -- of the Big Ten. But with a team this reliable, it's hard not to look ahead to a potential Big Ten title game against Ohio State and the dynamic receivers the Hawkeyes would face. Quarterback Spencer Petras was consistent and efficient, but the defense bailed the offense out a couple of times.
Notably, Iowa posted just 23 total yards in the second half. Seven of them were through the air. Iowa has the tight end and running back talent to integrate the passing game in a more meaningful way against better opponents.
And after not scoring at all during the second half, the Wildcats rallied and scored the winning touchdown with less than two minutes to play. Ultimately, DeAndre Square sealed the victory with his first interception of the season. Will Levis looked shaky at times, but came through when it mattered throwing for yards and one touchdown.
The Wildcats were led defensively by Jordan Wright with 10 tackles. It was the end to a solid season for the Wildcats. Although you hate to see a loss at any point, this was against a strong team in a major bowl game.
While Kentucky ended the season on a relatively healthy note, they entered the Citrus Bowl missing some key players. That is a lot of talent unavailable for the Wildcats. Thankfully, this is not the old Kentucky where there is zero depth. And they absolutely stepped up in the fourth quarter when it was needed the most. Both of these teams came into the game priding themselves on their lines on both sides of the ball. While we have seen more balance this season, both teams still rely heavily on the run.
The Hawkeyes make it a one-score game as Petras finds Charlie Jones for 9 yards and the score. It's Penn State with left in the first half. The Nittany Lions' trip to the red zone results in three points and they extend their lead with left in the first half. Penn State 17, Iowa 3.
Dotson lets it bounce into the end zone for a touchback and Penn State takes over at its Penn State 14, Iowa 3 with left in the first quarter. Lambert-Smith banged up and down on the play as the game heads to a TV timeout. The two teams trade interceptions on consecutive plays as Penn State's Jaquan Brisker picks off Petras.
Penn State ball on the Iowa Clifford is picked off for the second time this quarter, this time on a deep ball to Jahan Dotson. Penn State has it on its Brings up third-and for Iowa from its own 22 as the Hawkeyes go three-and-out. Penn State 7, Iowa 3 with left in the first.
Penn State limits the damage on the early INT and Iowa nails a yard field goal for the first points of the game. Iowa 3, Penn State 0. Loss of 9 yards on the play and Iowa lines up for the field goal.
Iowa brings pressure and with Sean Clifford backed up to his own endzone. He throws a pick and the Hawkeyes take over deep in Penn State territory. Hawkeyes punt it away and Penn State takes over at its own 2-yard line.
Penn State vs. Iowa will air live on Fox starting at 4 p. Gus Johnson will man play-by-play duties, and Joel Klatt will serve as the color commentator. Jenny Taft will report from the sidelines. The game will kick off at 4 p. The last time the two teams faced off at Kinnick Stadium, Penn State won by a final score of Iowa v Penn State. Penn State. American Football. Ball State W, 3 vs. Auburn W, 4 vs. Villanova W, 5 vs. Indiana W, 6 Iowa Oct. Illinois Oct.
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