Thompson's three TD passes lead Nebraska over Iowa 24-17
— Casey Thompson threw for three touchdowns, and Nebraska ruined Iowa’s chance to clinch the Big Ten West Division title outright with a 24-17 win on Friday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Nebraska Cornhuskers
24
Iowa Hawkeyes
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEB | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| IOWA | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
Kinnick Stadium · 69,250 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | @ Illinois Fighting Illini | L 13-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Washington Huskies | L 10-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Oregon Ducks | L 14-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Maryland Terrapins | W 48-23 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:41 24-17
Drew Stevens 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:49 24-14
Luke Lachey 14 Yd pass from Alex Padilla (Drew Stevens Kick)
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Touchdown 8:32 24-7
Kaleb Johnson 44 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick)
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Touchdown 12:15 24-0
Marcus Washington 14 Yd pass from Casey Thompson (Timmy Bleekrode Kick)
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Touchdown 10:51 17-0
Trey Palmer 18 Yd pass from Casey Thompson (Timmy Bleekrode Kick)
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Field Goal 3:24 10-0
Timmy Bleekrode 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:45 7-0
Trey Palmer 87 Yd pass from Casey Thompson (Timmy Bleekrode Kick)
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NEB
1 play, -1 yard, 0:42 · End of Game
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IOWA 0:42
4 plays, 16 yards, 0:23 · Downs
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NEB 1:05
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:01 · Punt
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IOWA 2:06
7 plays, 11 yards, 1:14 · Downs
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NEB 3:20
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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IOWA 5:41
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:41 24-17
Drew Stevens 45 Yd Field Goal
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NEB 6:03
1 play, 2 yards, 0:46 · Fumble
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IOWA 6:49
9 plays, 90 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:49 24-14
Luke Lachey 14 Yd pass from Alex Padilla (Drew Stevens Kick)
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NEB 9:34
11 plays, 35 yards, 6:16 · Punt
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IOWA 0:50
9 plays, 29 yards, 4:21 · Punt
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NEB 5:11
5 plays, 19 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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IOWA 8:32
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:32 24-7
Kaleb Johnson 44 Yd Run (Drew Stevens Kick)
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NEB 12:15
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:15 24-0
Marcus Washington 14 Yd pass from Casey Thompson (Timmy Bleekrode Kick)
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NEB 13:32
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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NEB
11 plays, 47 yards, 4:17 · End of Half
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IOWA 4:17
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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NEB 5:47
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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IOWA 8:14
4 plays, 3 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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NEB 10:51
3 plays, 39 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:51 17-0
Trey Palmer 18 Yd pass from Casey Thompson (Timmy Bleekrode Kick)
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IOWA 11:42
13 plays, 31 yards, 6:42 · Fumble
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NEB 3:24
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:24 10-0
Timmy Bleekrode 21 Yd Field Goal
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IOWA 6:32
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:13 · Fumble
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NEB 8:45
1 play, 87 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:45 7-0
Trey Palmer 87 Yd pass from Casey Thompson (Timmy Bleekrode Kick)
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IOWA 8:57
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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NEB 10:58
10 plays, 45 yards, 3:08 · Missed FG
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IOWA 14:06
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:54 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
NEB
IOWA
17
1st Downs
18
5-14
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-3
329
Total Yards
274
278
Passing
150
20/30
Comp/Att
17/39
9.3
Yards per pass
3.8
51
Rushing
124
35
Rushing Attempts
33
1.5
Yards per rush
3.8
6-40
Penalties
7-65
1
Turnovers
4
1
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:15
Possession
28:45
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