Iowa defense scores twice, Hawkeyes beat Rutgers 27-10
— In a game featuring two outstanding defenses, Iowa won the turnover battle by a wide margin.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Iowa Hawkeyes
27
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
10
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOWA | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
| RUTG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
SHI Stadium · 53,117 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Northwestern Wildcats | W 24-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Wisconsin Badgers | W 30-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Minnesota Golden Gophers | L 10-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ Washington Huskies | W 41-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Ohio State Buckeyes | L 14-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 6:08 27-10
Drew Stevens 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:15 24-10
Aron Cruickshank 18 Yd pass from Evan Simon (Jude McAtamney Kick)
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Touchdown 10:09 24-3
Leshon Williams 2 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick)
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Field Goal 0:21 17-3
Drew Stevens 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:28 14-3
Kaevon Merriweather 30 Yd Fumble Return (Drew Stevens Kick)
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Touchdown 5:26 7-3
Cooper DeJean 45 Yd Interception Return (Drew Stevens Kick)
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Field Goal 10:14 0-3
Jude McAtamney 28 Yd Field Goal
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IOWA
2 plays, 6 yards, 1:19 · End of Game
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RUTG 1:19
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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IOWA 2:47
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:02 · Punt
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RUTG 3:49
8 plays, 33 yards, 2:19 · Downs
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IOWA 6:08
9 plays, 42 yards, 5:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:08 27-10
Drew Stevens 51 Yd Field Goal
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RUTG 11:15
5 plays, 63 yards, 1:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:15 24-10
Aron Cruickshank 18 Yd pass from Evan Simon (Jude McAtamney Kick)
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IOWA 12:17
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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RUTG 13:46
16 plays, 82 yards, 4:57 · Downs
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IOWA 3:43
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:59 · Punt
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RUTG 5:42
8 plays, 40 yards, 4:22 · Interception
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IOWA 10:09
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:09 24-3
Leshon Williams 2 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick)
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RUTG
1 play, -5 yards, 0:00 · End of Half
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IOWA 0:21
12 plays, 87 yards, 4:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:21 17-3
Drew Stevens 25 Yd Field Goal
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RUTG 5:00
5 plays, 23 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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RUTG 8:28
3 plays, 23 yards, 0:50 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 14-3
Kaevon Merriweather 30 Yd Fumble Return (Drew Stevens Kick)
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IOWA 9:18
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:49 · Punt
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RUTG 14:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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IOWA 0:31
4 plays, 1 yard, 2:04 · Punt
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RUTG 2:35
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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RUTG 5:26
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:45 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:26 7-3
Cooper DeJean 45 Yd Interception Return (Drew Stevens Kick)
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IOWA 8:11
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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RUTG 10:14
12 plays, 66 yards, 4:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:14 0-3
Jude McAtamney 28 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
IOWA
RUTG
15
1st Downs
20
1-9
3rd down efficiency
5-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-4
277
Total Yards
361
148
Passing
300
11/17
Comp/Att
29/50
8.7
Yards per pass
6.0
128
Rushing
61
37
Rushing Attempts
24
3.5
Yards per rush
2.5
6-50
Penalties
5-37
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
29:22
Possession
30:38
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