Iowa 13-10 Nebraska (November 29, 2024) Game Recap

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — – Drew Stevens kicked a 53-yard field goal as time expired as Iowa rallied to defeat Nebraska 13-10 on Friday night.

Stevens got his chance after defensive end Max Llewellyn forced and recovered a fumble by Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola at the Huskers’ 36-yard line with 20 seconds left. Two runs by Kaleb Johnson took the clock down to three seconds before Stevens kicked the game-winner.

It was redemption for Stevens, who after struggling in last season’s game against the Huskers was replaced by Marshall Meeder for the game-winning field goal in Iowa’s 13-10 victory in that game.

Trailing 10-3 in the fourth quarter, the Hawkeyes (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten) tied the game with 14:44 left when Johnson took a short pass from Jackson Stratton and turned it into a 72-yard touchdown after having escaped five tackle attempts.

Nebraska (6-6, 3-6) led 10-0 at halftime. John Hohl had a 31-yard field goal in the first quarter, then Dante Dowdell scored on a 1-yard run with 38 seconds left in the half.

Iowa couldn’t muster any offense in the first half. The Hawkeyes had just one first down and 20 yards, going three-and-out on five of their first six possessions.

Iowa caught a break in the third quarter when Nebraska’s Vincent Shavers Jr. muffed a punt and the Hawkeyes recovered at the Huskers’ 4-yard line. But Iowa gained just two yards on three plays, settling for a 20-yard field goal from Stevens.

Nebraska outgained the Hawkeyes 334-164 and had 20 first downs compared to Iowa’s five. Johnson, who entered the game second in the nation with 1,492 rushing yards, was held to 45 yards on 17 carries.

Big picture

Nebraska: The Huskers moved the ball throughout the game against the Hawkeyes, but turnovers proved costly. Nebraska held Johnson in check until the touchdown pass. The Huskers have lost nine of the last 10 games in this rivalry.

Iowa: The Hawkeyes entered this game with Stratton, who began the season as the fourth-string quarterback, making his second start, and the offense struggled until Johnson, who had been contained for most of the game, broke free for the touchdown.

Next

Nebraska: Bowl game TBD.

Iowa: Bowl game TBD.

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