If you could imagine the gameplan going perfectly, it would be today’s Iowa win over Minnesota. The Hawkeyes forced three interceptions, ran and passed the ball with efficiency and scored on special teams to go to 4-1 in the Big Ten and 6-2 overall.
The Hawkeyes had this game wrapped up by the end of the first quarter, leading 17-0, and then proceeded to pour on 14 more points in the second quarter to enter halftime up 31-0 with a passing touchdown, rushing touchdown, defensive touchdown, punt return touchdown and field goal.
Coach Kirk Ferentz praised his teams performance. “Our players did a great job focusing all week and then certainly carried it out to the game this afternoon. Good to get that strong start. They started out really strong on offense first three drives. I think at one point we were like 19-3, so I’ve been told, in terms of plays. Nothing wrong with that, certainly. Just the way everything fed off of each other was really pleasing.
I want to congratulate Kaden, too. I understand he’s tied with Tim Dwight for return touchdowns, which is saying a lot. That’s a great accomplishment. The last week we had Drew Stevens move ahead of Nate Kaeding, and now to tie Tim Dwight, those are two outstanding historical performers in our program. So really a good deal. There’s still things we have plenty to work on right now and things that need to be looked at a little bit closer. Overall looking back the last three weeks certainly with game competition, and I’d include the bye week, I think our team has really grown. They’ve improved. Their work ethic and attitude has just been outstanding, and it’s good to see them get rewarded with their performances out on the field, not only today, but the last three weeks. Just really pleased with the guys, really proud of them.
We’ll take this bye week here, hopefully use it smartly. We have a big stretch coming up. November football is so important in college. We’ll have something to point to. We’ll take tomorrow and enjoy it a little bit and get back to work on Monday.”
Iowa has a bye week and then will host Oregon Nov. 8th in a game that could be instrumental in deciding who will play Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship. Game time will be announced next week and you can follow the Hawkeyes all season long on MC 93. Coverage is brought to you by Ed Morse Chevy, Buick, GMC along with Muscatine Power and Water and Community Health Care Dental Clinic.
