Iowa vs. Nebraska

The Iowa vs. Nebraska matchup is an annual rivalry bout in the Big Ten Conference that’s usually played the Friday after Thanksgiving. The winner gets the Heroes Trophy.

Nebraska leads the all-time series record 29-20-3, but Iowa has dominated the series of late. In fact, the Hawkeyes have reeled off 7 straight wins over the Cornhuskers.

Since joining the Big Ten, Nebraska has beaten Iowa only 3 times, twice on the road and once at home.

Last 5 Iowa vs. Nebraska Games

IOWA
28
NEBRASKA
21
Memorial Stadium - Nov. 26, 2021
NEBRASKA
20
IOWA
26
Kinnick Stadium - Nov. 27, 2020
IOWA
27
NEBRASKA
24
Memorial Stadium - Nov. 29, 2019
NEBRASKA
28
IOWA
31
Kinnick Stadium - Nov. 23, 2018
IOWA
56
NEBRASKA
14
Memorial Stadium - Nov. 24, 2017

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