Overview
- Iowa's Kaleb Johnson rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns, marking his sixth 100-yard game of the season.
- Brendan Sullivan replaced starter Cade McNamara in the second quarter, contributing a rushing touchdown and 79 passing yards.
- Iowa scored 28 points in the third quarter, including a punt return touchdown by Kaden Wetjen.
- Northwestern's only scores came from an interception return and a punt return, totaling 163 offensive yards.
- Iowa's defense rebounded strongly after last week's loss, limiting Northwestern to minimal offensive success.