LINCOLN, Neb. (Via HawkeyesSports.com) – The University of Iowa football team defeated Nebraska 40-16 on Friday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. The Hawkeyes outgained the Huskers in total yardage, 379-300, and held Nebraska to 69 yards passing. Mark Gronowski completed nine of 16 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown. He added 64 yards on the ground and two scores with his legs.

Kamari Moulton led the way on the ground, scoring twice and recording 93 yards on 18 attempts. DJ Vonnahme caught three passes for 91 yards and a score. Defensively, the Hawkeyes were led by Rashad Godfrey Jr., who had nine tackles (six solo), and Jayden Montgomery with seven tackles. Zach Lutmer had a tackle for loss, and Godfrey and Karson Sharar each forced a fumble.

Drew Stevens was 1-for-1, connecting on a 41-yard field goal. Kaden Wetjen had two kickoff returns for 71 yards. Iowa has won three straight and 10 of the last 11 games over Nebraska.

The Hawkeyes have won seven straight games in Lincoln dating back to the 2015 season. he second-most in program history.

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