The Hawkeyes edged out Iowa State 16-13 in a nail-biting thriller, with the winning field goal coming with just 15 seconds left. This marks the seventh time in nine meetings the score has been within ten points—highlighting just how fiercely this rivalry is contested. What stood out? Zero turnovers and no sacks—a stark contrast to past games where mistakes often decided outcomes. Offensively, Iowa surprised fans with a balanced attack, throwing 30 times and running 29, deviating from their usual run-heavy approach. Quarterback Hank Brown dominated, completing 70% of his passes for 191 yards and a TD, solidifying his case as the starter. Defensively, they stifled Iowa State’s offense, holding them to just 13 points and three in the second half, while maintaining top-ten national rankings in scoring defense and total defense.

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