Iowa City, IA
Oct 26, 2024
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The Iowa Hawkeyes decisively defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 40-14, under the bright skies of Iowa City. Northwestern missed an early opportunity to take the lead when Luke Akers was unsuccessful with a 50-yard field goal. Iowa capitalized with a field goal of their own to start the scoring.
In a dominant third quarter performance, Iowa's offense erupted for 28 points, led by backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan and star running back Kaleb Johnson, who recorded three rushing touchdowns. Sullivan's change from Cade McNamara at QB sparked the Hawkeye offense. Despite Northwestern cornerback Theran Johnson's 85-yard interception return, the Wildcats were overwhelmed by the Hawkeye's balanced attack. Northwestern's Drew Wagner scored on a 72-yard punt return in the fourth quarter, but it failed to change the game's outcome. Iowa's defense stifled Northwestern's offense, holding them to just 163 total yards and continuing their dominance in Big Ten play.
Luke Akers (Northwestern)
Missed a critical 50-yard field goal attempt which would have given Northwestern an early lead, as the kick missed shy of the uprights.
Kaleb Johnson (Iowa)
Johnson's 26-yard sprint took him through Northwestern's defense, giving Iowa a 12-7 lead with a highlight reel rush that ended the first half.
Brendan Sullivan (Iowa)
Sullivan invigorated Iowa's attack with a decisive 6-yard touchdown run, marking his impact against his former team and expanding Iowa's lead to 19-7.
Kaden Wetjen (Iowa)
Wetjen's 85-yard punt return for a touchdown electrified the crowd and extended Iowa's advantage, leaving Northwestern gasping at 26-7.
Kaleb Johnson (Iowa)
On a single 41-yard burst, Johnson showcased his breakaway speed and power, increasing Iowa's commanding lead and demoralizing Northwestern.
Drew Wagner (Northwestern)
Wagner's 72-yard punt return for a touchdown provided a late-game highlight for Northwestern, marking his first career punt return score.
Kaleb Johnson (Iowa, RB)
Propelled the Hawkeyes with 109 rushing yards and three touchdowns, each one electrifying the fans and demoralizing Northwestern's defense. His performance solidified his standing as one of the top rushers in the nation.
Brendan Sullivan (Iowa, QB)
Delivered an impressive performance under center after replacing Cade McNamara, rushing for a touchdown and leading the offense with poise against his former teammates, sparking Iowa's second-half surge.
Kaden Wetjen (Iowa, WR)
His 85-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter was crucial in shifting momentum firmly into Iowa's favor, exhibiting his breakaway speed on special teams.
Theran Johnson (Northwestern, DB)
Highlighted the defensive efforts for Northwestern with an 85-yard interception return for a touchdown during the second quarter, showcasing his playmaking ability and putting Northwestern temporarily ahead.
Northwestern Wildcats
0
7
0
7
14
Iowa Hawkeyes
3
9
28
0
40
