Hank Brown, No. 21 Iowa Defense Combine to Give Northwestern First Loss at New Stadium, 24-10
Iowa’s defense forced six sacks and held Northwestern to 1 for 11 on third down as Hank Brown led two early touchdown drives.
- On Saturday night, Iowa defeated Northwestern 24-10 at the new Ryan Field, marking the Wildcats' first loss at their $875 million home and Iowa's fifth consecutive victory over the series rival.
- With starter Aidan Chiles sidelined by injury, Northwestern quarterback Nicco Marchiol took over but struggled, converting only 1 of 11 third-down attempts against Iowa's stout defense limiting the Wildcats to 2.8 yards per carry.
- Running back L.J. Phillips led the Iowa Hawkeyes with 128 yards on 21 carries, while wide receiver Tony Diaz caught a 24-yard touchdown pass capping a 97-yard drive early in the second quarter.
- Iowa's defense recorded six sacks and held Northwestern inside the 26-yard line until the fourth quarter, while special teams contributor Jackson returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown extending the lead to 21-3.
- The Hawkeyes, now 7-2 overall, remain in the College Football Playoff race and host Purdue next Saturday, while Northwestern faces Ohio State in their next matchup after the loss.
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thesportsleader.comExplosive plays, tough defense propel No. 19 Iowa past Northwestern
Hank Brown passed and ran for one touchdown apiece and Braeden Jackson returned a kickoff for a score as No. 19 Iowa defeated host Northwestern 24-10 on Saturday in Evanston, Ill.Iowa (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) outgained Northwestern 296-286 while limiting the...
Northwestern has a rough showing in loss to Iowa
<p>Hank Brown threw for a touchdown and ran for another, and Braeden Jackson returned a kickoff for a TD for the second time this season as No. 21 Iowa beat Northwestern for the fifth straight time and dealt the Wildcats their first loss at the new Ryan Field in Evanston, 24-10 on Saturday night.</p><p>The Hawkeyes (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) have allowed only two touchdowns in the past three games. They recorded six sacks and didn't allow the Wildcats i…
Santa Maria Times
Enid News & EagleNo. 21 Iowa 24, Northwestern 10
Rapid Recap: No. 19 Iowa 24, Northwestern 10
Northwestern fell 24-10 to No. 19 Iowa in a one-sided loss, dropping its second game in a row. With senior quarterback Aidan Chiles out due to injury, the task fell on redshirt junior quarterback Nicco Marchiol to lead the Wildcats (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) against the Hawkeyes (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten). Iowa came out blazing,...
Winnipeg Free Press
Hank Brown, No. 21 Iowa defense combine to give Northwestern first loss at new stadium, 24-10
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Hank Brown threw for a touchdown and ran for another, and Braeden Jackson returned a kickoff for a TD for the second time this season as No. 21 Iowa beat Northwestern for the fifth straight time and dealt the Wildcats their first loss at the new Ryan Field, 24-10 on Saturday night.
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