Pass interference penalty by Iowa State extends the drive for Iowa.
Pass interference penalty by Iowa State extends the drive for Iowa.
Kaleb Johnson and Kamari Moulton each exceeded 100 yards rushing as the short-handed Hawkeyes ran their way to a comfortable win over Maryland.
5-for-5 for Drew Stevens
Drew Stevens tied a school record with his fifth field goal of the game, this one from 26 yards.
It was a seven-play, 25-yard drive for Iowa after the INT.
Iowa 29, Maryland 13 (2:10 4th)
ANOTHER PICK!
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Once again it's intercepted by @HawkeyeFootball 💪 pic.twitter.com/LIFvLRkeQc
Another interception
Max Llewellyn hit MJ Morris as he threw on the first play of Maryland's next drive and Jay Higgins intercepted the wobbling pass at the Maryland 33.
Iowa 26, Maryland 13 (5:14 4th)
Iowa defense might have clinched it
Iowa cornerback TJ Hall made an excellent play on a 1-on-1 jump ball to come down with an interception at the Iowa 35.
Iowa 26, Maryland 13 (7:41 4th)
What an interception by TJ Hall for Iowa! 🔥@HawkeyeFootball pic.twitter.com/Zh8ExvUDzE
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Touchdown Iowa: Kamari Moulton breaks free
Iowa running back Kamari Moulton got plenty of separation on a 68-yard touchdown run and gave the Hawkeyes some needed separation on the scoreboard.
That's the longest run of Moulton's career.
Iowa was flagged for delay of game before a 2-point conversion attempt so the Hawkeyes settled for the extra point.
The Hawkeyes have now rushed for 247 yards in the game.
Iowa 26, Maryland 13 (9:19 4th)
Moulton 68 YARDS for the Iowa touchdown! 💨@HawkeyeFootball answers right back 👏 pic.twitter.com/gT7ICucy3H
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Touchdown Maryland: Terps within 1 score
MJ Morris and Tai Felton connected for their second touchdown of the second half, this one a 12-yard pass on second-and-goal.
It was an eight-play, 65-yard drive and the Terps are within one score.
Iowa 19, Maryland 13 (11:05 4th)
Make that ✌️ for Tai Felton today.@TerpsFootball is closing the gap on Iowa 👀#B1GFootball on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/bYXkpaQVq4
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End 3rd: Iowa 19, Maryland 6
Drew Stevens is now 4-for-4 after a 49-yard field goal to end the third quarter.
Iowa called timeout before the kick to ensure he had the wind.
The Hawkeyes only gained 7 yards on a four-play drive but again benefited from good field position with a Maryland face-mask penalty tacked on as well.
Touchdown Maryland: Terps on the board
Backup quarterback MJ Morris found star receiver Tai Felton open in the corner of the end zone to get Maryland on the board with an 8-yard touchdown pass.
Aaron Graves and Ethan Hurkett got pressure to force an incompletion on the 2-point attempt.
It was an 11-play, 70-yard drive for the Terps.
Iowa 16, Maryland 6 (5:57 3rd)
Tai Felton gets @TerpsFootball on the board 🐢#B1GFootball on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/M7UOhFnLls
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Another 50-plus yarder for Drew Stevens
Iowa immediately won the field position battle in the second half after forcing a punt on the first Maryland drive with Billy Edwards Jr. back in at quarterback.
The Hawkeyes went 19 yards on five plays and sent Drew Stevens out for his third field goal of the game on fourth-and-2. Stevens connected from 50 yards.
Iowa 16, Maryland 0 (11:05 3rd)
Half: Iowa 13, Maryland 0
With how well Iowa's defense is playing so far, a 13-point lead feels massive.
Iowa has a 200-65 advantage in total yards.
Iowa tacks on 3 before the half
The Hawkeyes forced a Maryland punt and got good field position at the Maryland 44.
The offense didn't do much, but Drew Stevens easily drilled a 53-yard field goal.
Iowa 13, Maryland 0 (1:00 2nd)
The 10 points Iowa has scored should be enough to win. Replacement Maryland QB MJ Morris has 14 pass attempts this season, eight more than Iowa starting QB Jackson Stratton had before the game.
Touchdown Iowa: Kaleb Johnson sets a school record
Kaleb Johnson punched in a 2-yard touchdown run on third-and-goal, setting the school single-season record with his 21st TD run.
It was a 14-play, 77-yard drive for the Hawkeyes. Johnson already has 101 yards on the ground.
Time of possession: Iowa 20:04, Maryland 3:27
Iowa 10, Maryland 0 (6:29 2nd)
TOUCHDOWN IOWA! 🙌
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Kaleb Johnson sets the @HawkeyeFootball record for most rushing TDs in a single season with 21! 👏 pic.twitter.com/D56KOeIV65
End 1st: Iowa 3, Maryland 0
Iowa has a 124-8 advantage in yardage.
Jackson Stratton: 4-of-5, 35 yards. Kaleb Johnson already has 68 rushing yards.
Iowa takes the lead
Drew Stevens kicked a 27-yard field goal for the first points of the game after a 13-play, 59-yard drive.
A lot of that came from Kaleb Johnson, who ran four times for 26 yards and picked up another 6 on a catch.
Iowa QB Jackson Stratton has started 4-for-5 for 35 yards.
Iowa 3, Maryland 0 (0:22 1st)
Maryland has to punt after a five-play, 11-yard drive.
Kaden Wetjen returns a 54-yard punt 6 yards.
Hawkeyes will take over at their own 32.
Iowa 0, Maryland 0 (6:42 1st)
Iowa reaches the red zone, then fumbles
Iowa found success on the ground on its first drive as Kaleb Johnson ran seven times for 42 yards.
But Jackson Stratton was sacked on first down from the Maryland 13, then Kamari Moulton mishandled his first handoff, the ball shot forward 10 yards and Maryland's Jalen Huskey recovered at the 10.
Iowa 0, Maryland 0 (8:42 1st)
Iowa fumbles! @TerpsFootball recovers 💪 pic.twitter.com/1vFVQsMpl4
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Notes from Iowa's opening drive
• Nick DeJong gets the start at RT in place of the injured Gennings Dunker.
• Jackson Stratton's first pass: a 7-yard completion to Jacob Gill.
• The Hawkeyes' first six plays against Maryland: One pass, five rushes
Maryland analyst Brian Ferentz ahead of his first game coaching against his alma mater pic.twitter.com/msuKtnIqQJ
— John Steppe (@JSteppe1) November 23, 2024
Iowa QB Marco Lainez is warming up with a cast on his non-throwing hand.
Gennings Dunker, Jermari Harris among Hawkeyes out
Iowa will be without several key players against Maryland.
Cornerback Jermari Harris, quarterback Cade McNamara and offensive lineman Gennings Dunker are among the prominent players to be listed as “out” on Saturday. Harris and McNamara’s absences were expected.
How to watch Iowa at Maryland
Kickoff time: 11 a.m. (CT)
TV: Big Ten Network
Live stream: FoxSports.com or Fox Sports app
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