Iowa Survives Rivalry Thriller | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa squeaked by Iowa State in a nail-biting, last-second field goal thriller—yes, they won, but the performance was far from pretty. Offense stumbled with inconsistent drives and questionable QB sneaks, while defense rose to the occasion thanks to Cam Buffington’s 15 tackles and a stout linebacker corps. Iowa State’s transfer-heavy offense kept them in it, avoiding sacks and churning out solid runs, raising questions about whether Iowa’s defense is truly elite—or if Iowa State’s new talent is just too potent. Red zone woes and a lackluster rushing attack point to urgent fixes ahead. Still, victory in a rivalry game—and a sweet bonus after seeing Ohio State collapse—makes this win feel special, even if the execution left something to be desired. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hawkeye-football-morning-iowa-state-114803651.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df9668c7cd758aa5 Report issues to [email protected].