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Upset brewing? Nebraska leads Iowa at half thanks to strong showing from Logan Smothers
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Nebraska has played opponents close all season long, but Scott Frost is hoping his team can overcome those heartbreaking losses with a win on Friday. Through one half, the Huskers are in good shape.
Through the first 30 minutes, Nebraska owns a 14-6 advantage on No. 16 Iowa.
Logan Smothers got his first start at quarterback and he’s delivered in a big way. He has a team-high 64 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 14 carries in the first half. He’s also completed all 5 passes for 58 yards.
Jaquez Yant is the second-leading rusher at 25 carries and a touchdown on 8 touches. Samori Toure is the team’s top receiver with 47 yards on 2 catches.
The 🎈's are flying in Lincoln❗️ @logan_smothers scores his first collegiate TD for @HuskerFBNation. pic.twitter.com/SFrPu9aeCi
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) November 26, 2021
.@JaquezYant0 ⛵️'s into the end zone putting @HuskerFBNation 🆙 1️⃣1️⃣. pic.twitter.com/oVjJ9iAugn
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 26, 2021
Iowa’s only two scores in the game have come on field goals from Caleb Shudak.
A Hawkeyes touchdown was wiped off the board early in the game. A pass from Alex Padilla to Sam LaPorta appeared to be caught for a tying touchdown in the first quarter, but the ball popped free at the end of the play and was ruled an incompletion after review.
Nebraska scored on its opening possession — a 12-play, 75-yard drive — and again in the second quarter on a 13-play, 75-yard drive.
The Huskers are 3-8 with 7 losses coming in 1-possession games.
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