No. 23 Iowa holds off Purdue 26-20
Mekhi Sargent ran for a 14-yard score with 2:16 left and 23rd-ranked Iowa held off Purdue 26-20 on Saturday, snapping a two-game losing streak.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Purdue Boilermakers
20
Iowa Hawkeyes
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUR | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
| IOWA | 6 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 26 |
Kinnick Stadium · 69,250 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Maryland Terrapins | L 29-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Penn State Nittany Lions | L 17-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/16/26 | vs Washington Huskies | L 26-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Minnesota Golden Gophers | W 41-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Illinois Fighting Illini | W 24-17 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:24 20-26
Payne Durham 1 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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Touchdown 2:16 13-26
Mekhi Sargent 14 Yd Run (Keith Duncan Kick)
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Field Goal 2:59 13-19
J.D. Dellinger 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:36 10-19
J.D. Dellinger 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:54 7-19
Keith Duncan 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:26 7-16
Tyler Goodson 1 Yd Run (Keith Duncan Kick)
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Touchdown 0:38 7-9
David Bell 7 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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Field Goal 2:14 0-9
Keith Duncan 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:42 0-6
Keith Duncan 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:45 0-3
Keith Duncan 30 Yd Field Goal
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IOWA
1 play, -3 yards, 0:24 · End of Game
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PUR 0:24
11 plays, 72 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:24 20-26
Payne Durham 1 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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IOWA 2:16
2 plays, 35 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:16 13-26
Mekhi Sargent 14 Yd Run (Keith Duncan Kick)
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PUR 2:59
5 plays, 70 yards, 0:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:59 13-19
J.D. Dellinger 36 Yd Field Goal
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IOWA 3:50
4 plays, 16 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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PUR 7:12
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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IOWA 8:48
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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PUR 11:36
4 plays, -1 yard, 0:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:36 10-19
J.D. Dellinger 27 Yd Field Goal
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IOWA 12:34
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:59 · Interception
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PUR 13:33
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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IOWA 14:54
7 plays, 47 yards, 2:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:54 7-19
Keith Duncan 38 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 2:48
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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IOWA 5:13
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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PUR 6:47
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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IOWA 7:26
9 plays, 72 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:26 7-16
Tyler Goodson 1 Yd Run (Keith Duncan Kick)
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PUR 11:53
8 plays, 35 yards, 3:07 · Interception
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IOWA
1 play, 1 yard, 0:38 · End of Half
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PUR 0:38
7 plays, 78 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:38 7-9
David Bell 7 Yd pass from Jack Plummer (J.D. Dellinger Kick)
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IOWA 2:14
8 plays, 31 yards, 4:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:14 0-9
Keith Duncan 42 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 6:49
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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IOWA 9:06
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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PUR 11:55
12 plays, 52 yards, 5:47 · Fumble
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IOWA 2:42
7 plays, 56 yards, 3:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:42 0-6
Keith Duncan 44 Yd Field Goal
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PUR 5:52
6 plays, 29 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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IOWA 7:45
15 plays, 63 yards, 7:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:45 0-3
Keith Duncan 30 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
PUR
IOWA
17
1st Downs
19
6-16
3rd down efficiency
3-13
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
360
Total Yards
362
327
Passing
260
30/50
Comp/Att
23/33
6.5
Yards per pass
7.9
33
Rushing
102
18
Rushing Attempts
33
1.8
Yards per rush
3.1
5-40
Penalties
7-60
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
24:22
Possession
35:38
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