Backup Kicker Meeder’s Field Goal As Time Runs Out Gives No. 20 Iowa 13-10 Win Over Nebraska – News18

LINCOLN, Neb.: Backup kicker Marshall Meeder barely cleared the crossbar with a 38-yard subject purpose as time ran out after Ethan Hurkett’s interception gave No. 20 Iowa a remaining possession with 15 seconds left, and the Hawkeyes beat Nebraska 13-10 on Friday.

Meeder, a senior switch from Central Michigan, was given his first alternative to kick for Iowa on the most strain-packed second after Drew Stevens had two subject-purpose tries blocked within the first half.

Teammates hoisted Meeder on their shoulders, and he held the Heroes Trophy that goes to the winner of the rivalry recreation because the Hawkeyes celebrated at midfield whereas officers decided whether or not any time remained on the clock.

The Hawkeyes (10-2, 7-2, No. 17 CFP), who clinched the Big Ten West title final week, earned a tenth win for the fourth time since 2015 and eighth beneath twenty fifth-yr coach Kirk Ferentz.

The Cornhuskers (5-7, 3-6) misplaced 4 straight to finish Matt Rhule’s first season as coach. Their bowl drought will stretch to seven years, the longest amongst Power Five colleges.

Iowa managed solely 57 yards and two first downs within the second half however discovered a solution to win a fourth straight recreation and go into subsequent week’s Big Ten championship recreation in opposition to No. 2 Ohio State or No. 3 Michigan coming off seven wins in its final eight video games.

The Huskers ended a seven-recreation dropping streak within the sequence final yr, however they haven’t crushed Iowa in Lincoln since 2011.

Deacon Hill’s 1-yard sneak and Drew Stevens’ 28-yard subject purpose on consecutive possessions within the second quarter put Iowa up 10-0.

Nebraska pulled inside 10-7 when Jaylen Lloyd acquired behind Iowa’s secondary and caught a superbly thrown ball from Chubba Purdy for a 66-yard landing, and Tristan Alvano’s 44-yard subject purpose tied it halfway by the third quarter.

The Huskers had an opportunity to take the lead, however Alvano was large left with a 44-yard attempt right into a stiff north wind.

The Hawkeyes had 4 straight three-and-outs to open the second half and punted a fifth straight time earlier than they acquired the ball again at their 27 with lower than a minute left.

Tommi Hill intercepted Deacon Hill’s go over the center to present Nebraska a final likelihood with 31 seconds left. But Hurkett stepped in entrance of Purdy’s go and returned it to the Nebraska 37.

Leshon Williams broke free for 22 yards on first down earlier than Deacon Hill ran left and took a 5-yard loss to arrange Meeder’s attempt from the center of the sphere.

Nebraska has misplaced 24 in a row in opposition to Top 25 opponents since 2016.

THE TAKEAWAY

Iowa: The Hawkeyes hold discovering methods to win these low-scoring video games. Iowa’s 216 factors for the season are by far the fewest of any workforce with 9 or extra wins.

Nebraska: Turnovers bit the Huskers once more. They dedicated three in opposition to the Hawkeyes and have a Bowl Subdivision-high 31 for the season.

UP NEXT

Iowa: performs No. 2 Ohio State or No. 3 Michigan in Big Ten championship recreation on Dec. 2 in Indianapolis.

Nebraska: Season over.

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