The 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes have an uncanny knack for puling out the most improbable wins in ways that seem unbelievable. Each week seems to be a new way to win a football game and it has Iowa sitting at a 10-2 record.
This week’s 13-10 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers came on a game-winning field goal as time expired off of the foot of backup kicker Marshall Meeder. Iowa was set up for success due to an interception from an unlikely candidate, defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett.
The Hawkeyes spoiled Nebraska’s day by cementing their record at 5-7 and putting a big damper on any thoughts of a bowl game. Iowa also is taking the Heroes Trophy back home to Iowa City.
It was unlikely and might just be the Hawkeyes’ most improbable win yet, but a win is a win and no one can take away 10-2. Here are the takeaways from the exhilirating win.