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Iowa Blasts Minnesota 41-3 to Clinch Bowl Eligibility

Iowa scored in all three phases to seize a 31-0 halftime lead.

Overview

  • Mark Gronowski ran for a 2-yard touchdown and hit Reece Vander Zee on a 29-yard score as Iowa surged early.
  • Zach Lutmer returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown and Kaden Wetjen added a 50-yard punt-return score.
  • Minnesota was limited to 133 total yards and got only a 34-yard field goal from Brady Denaburg in the third quarter.
  • Drew Stevens converted field goals from 34 and 46 yards and backup Jeremy Hecklinski capped the day with a 6-yard touchdown run.
  • The Hawkeyes improved to 6-2 (4-1 Big Ten), won their third straight, and retained the Floyd of Rosedale for the 10th time in 11 meetings.