Iowa football escapes in Cy-Hawk game
Hawk Central • • sports
Key Points:
- Iowa secured a narrow 16-13 victory over Iowa State with Caden Buhr’s 42-yard field goal in the final 15 seconds, overcoming a closely contested game at Kinnick Stadium.
- Tony Diaz was a key offensive contributor for Iowa, catching eight passes for 95 yards, including a pivotal 56-yard reception that set up a touchdown.
- Iowa’s running game struggled against Iowa State’s defense, finishing with only 93 yards on 29 carries, while Iowa State outperformed them on the ground with 125 rushing yards through three quarters.
- An officiating error late in the third quarter resulted in 37 seconds being improperly subtracted from the game clock after a replay review, though it did not ultimately change the game's outcome.
- Despite Iowa being favored by 14 points, the game was a defensive battle with Iowa relying on a steady passing game from quarterback Hank Brown and strong defensive play to secure the win.
