Iowa is back in the saddle! Takeaways from the Hawkeyes’ win over Northwestern

Iowa won a football game over Northwestern as only Iowa can. Takeaways from the Hawkeyes’ 10-7 win over the Wildcats from Wrigley Field.

Say what you will, but the Iowa Hawkeyes just keep finding ways to win games and continue marching onward. Their 10-7 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats propelled them to 7-2 on the year kudos to the right foot and clutch kicking by Drew Stevens.

Despite all of the noise in the program the last two weeks, Iowa did their things and won a game the way only they can. They played outstanding defense, consistent special teams, and did just enough on offense to get the job done.

In a day that saw Iowa have to earn every single thing, they stood tall when it mattered most at the most pivotal moments of the game to claim the victory in Wrigley Field.

As Iowa departs the Windy City with a win, a new outlook on the final three games, and a newfound position in the Big Ten West driver’s seat, here are the key takeaways from the win over Northwestern.