University of Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz became the winningest coach in Big Ten history as the Hawkeyes defeated UMass, 47-7, Saturday night on Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa found the offense that has been missing so far this year outgaining the Minutemen 435-119 in total yards.
Quarterback Mark Gronowski completed 16 of 24 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns, and added a rushing score. Nathan McNeil led the Hawkeye ground game with 56 yards on 10 carries. Jaziun Paterson added 54 yards on 10 attempts, and Kaden Wetjen scored on a 20-yard rush.
Sam Phillips led Iowa receivers with 75 yards on three catches. Seth Anderson hauled in two touchdown receptions, and KJ Parker added one.
Wetjen had four punt returns for 182 yards, including a 95-yard touchdown. He finished with 236 all-purpose yards.
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