Iowa Defeats Illinois 15-13, Clinches Big Ten West Title

Kaleb Johnson's Late Touchdown Run Seals Victory for Hawkeyes, Sets Stage for Big Ten Championship Game

Iowa clinches Big Ten West title with a 15-13 victory over Illinois, marking their third division title and second in three years.
Kaleb Johnson's 30-yard touchdown run with 4:43 left in the game was the decisive score.
Iowa's defense held Illinois to 65 rushing yards and only 5 of 15 in third-down conversions.
Illinois now needs to win against Northwestern to secure a bowl berth.
Iowa will face the Michigan–Ohio State winner in the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 2.