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Iowa Thumps Nebraska 40-16 on Black Friday as Gronowski Sets QB Rushing Mark

Bowl destinations now await with selections set for Dec. 7.

Overview

  • Graduate quarterback Mark Gronowski totaled 230 yards with two rushing touchdowns and a scoring pass, setting Iowa’s single-season rushing record for a quarterback.
  • Kamari Moulton led the Hawkeyes with 93 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and tight end D.J. Vonnahme scored on a 35-yard reception.
  • Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson ran for 217 yards and a touchdown, but freshman T.J. Lateef went 9-of-24 for 69 yards through the air.
  • Tied 10-10 after one quarter and up 24-16 at halftime, Iowa shut out Nebraska in the second half and pulled away behind a dominant run game and defense.
  • Kirk Ferentz said defensive backs Koen Entringer and T.J. Hall should be fine, and the win extended Iowa’s run to 10 victories in the last 11 meetings and seven straight in Lincoln.