Rahmir Johnson's 12-yard TD run gives Nebraska first lead vs. Iowa of Scott Frost era
For the first time in the Scott Frost era, Nebraska has a lead on Iowa.
Coming out of the half with a 13-13 tie, the Huskers received the ball to start the 3rd quarter. On the first drive, Nebraska needed 8 plays to drive 70 yards and get into the end zone. Rahmir Johnson raced across the goal line to give the Huskers a 20-13 lead over the Hawkeyes early in the 2nd half.
It’s the first lead Nebraska has had on the Hawkeyes under Frost.
The touchdown was also the second-consecutive possession in which the Huskers hit paydirt. They also scored on their final drive of the 1st half, tying the game before heading into halftime.
Below is Johnson’s run:
.@rahmir_johnson extends for the TD & @HuskerFBNation takes the lead! pic.twitter.com/1sEP9nDwn7
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) November 27, 2020
Nebraska and Iowa have been involved in some close battles in recent years. Each of the last two seasons, the Hawkeyes needed game-winning field goals to take down the Huskers.
Iowa currently owns a five-game winning streak over Nebraska, a streak the Huskers are desperately trying to end on Black Friday.