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Weisman leads Iowa past Northwestern 48-7

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November 1st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Mark Weisman and Akrum Wadley combined for 200 yards rushing and four touchdowns, leading Iowa to a 48-7 win over Northwestern on Saturday. The Hawkeyes (6-2, 3-1 Big Ten) raced to a 24-0 lead in the first quarter and held the Wildcats to a season-low 180 yards of offense. Northwestern (3-5, 2-3) dropped its third straight game.

Weisman rushed for 94 yards and three touchdowns. It was the senior’s fifth straight game with multiple scores. Wadley rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown in his first career game. The freshman is Iowa’s first 100-yard rusher in 11 games. Iowa quarterback Jake Rudock threw for 269 yards and a score.

The Hawkeyes recorded five sacks, scored off a blocked punt and recovered a fumble. Trevor Siemian completed 8 of 18 passes for 68 yards for Northwestern.