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Rapid reaction: Late touchdown, game-clinching pick lift Iowa to 7th straight win over Huskers

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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Nebraska controlled the game for three quarters, but when it came down to crunch time, it was Iowa that made plays.

The Hawkeyes overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half to post a 28-21 victory over Nebraska in Lincoln. A blocked punt proved to be a huge difference in the game, cutting a 21-9 deficit into a 21-16 contest.

Then, Iowa’s defense was able to get a safety to trim the lead down to just 3 points. A 44-yard field goal from Caleb Shaduk knotted the game at 21-21 with over 7 minutes to play.

On Iowa’s following possession, it put together a 6-play, 76-yard touchdown drive, capped by a short touchdown run by Spencer Petras on a quarterback sneak. A 55-yard run by Tyler Goodson set up the scoring drive.

Below are the highlights from some of the most pivotal plays from Friday’s win:

Jermari Harris then sealed the deal with an interception to secure the victory.

With the victory, Iowa improved to 10-2 on the season. It is still in position to win the B1G West and make a trip to Indianapolis in a week. The Hawkeyes need Minnesota to beat Wisconsin to advance.

Iowa’s win also marked the seventh straight time the Hawkeyes have defeated the Huskers.

Nebraska will end the season with a 3-9 record. All 9 losses came by single digits, with 8 coming in 1-possession games.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB