The Iowa Hawkeyes held the Wisconsin Badgers scoreless, securing a 30-0 victory on Saturday.
Final: Iowa 30, Wisconsin 0.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one - Iowa's defense was absolutely lights out against Wisconsin. The final score? A shutout win for the Hawkeyes, with a decisive 30-0 victory over the Badgers.
Iowa Hand Wisconsins Dominant Defense Secures Shutout Victory
- Iowa's defense held Wisconsin scoreless, only allowing them to gain 90 yards through the air and 6 yards on the ground.
- Wisconsin had eight penalties for 70 yards, which didn't help their cause.
Hank Brown led the charge for Iowa, throwing for 222 yards and two touchdowns. DJ Vonnahme was also a standout, catching five passes for 54 yards and one receiving touchdown.
Iowa Dominates Turnover Battle in 30-0 Rout Over Wisconsin
Iowa won the turnover battle 3-1 against Wisconsin, which ultimately contributed to their victory. Caden Buhr made all six of his kicks, including a career-long 54-yard field goal.
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By the Numbers: Wisconsin at Iowa
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Iowa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Top 5 by yards
| # | Player | Team | Yards | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hank Brown | Iowa Hawkeyes | 233 | 222 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD |
| 2 | Xavier Williams | Iowa Hawkeyes | 101 | 78 rush yds, 0 TD · 23 rec yds, 0 TD |
| 3 | Colton Joseph | Wisconsin Badgers | 96 | 90 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD |
| 4 | Tony Diaz | Iowa Hawkeyes | 95 | 20 rush yds, 0 TD · 75 rec yds, 1 TD |
| 5 | Ryan Hopkins | Wisconsin Badgers | 93 | 93 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT |
Best on the night
- Hank Brown (Iowa Hawkeyes): 222 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD
- Tony Diaz (Iowa Hawkeyes): 20 rush yds, 0 TD · 75 rec yds, 1 TD
- DJ Vonnahme (Iowa Hawkeyes): 10 rush yds, 1 TD · 54 rec yds, 1 TD
Rough night
- Ryan Hopkins (Wisconsin Badgers): 1 interception(s) thrown
- Colton Joseph (Wisconsin Badgers): 1 fumble(s) lost
- Tyrell Henry (Wisconsin Badgers): 1 fumble(s) lost
Jacob Wallace makes crucial defensive plays for his team
- Colton Joseph fumbled and Jayden Montgomery recovered the ball in the first half.
- Jacob Wallace intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter.
The Players Who Made It Happen
I was really impressed by DJ Vonnahme - five catches for 54 yards and one receiving touchdown is no joke. And let's not forget Tony Diaz, who had four catches for 75 yards against Wisconsin. These guys were the real deal on Saturday.
But what really caught my eye was Reece Vander Zee's performance. He may have only had five receptions for 51 yards, but he was a crucial part of Iowa's offense and helped keep the Hawkeyes moving forward.
