In that time, Iowa has intercepted 4.4% of the passes thrown against it. Since the start of the 2017 season, the national interception rate of passes at the FBS level has been 2.7%. Call it luck if you want Iowa doesn't care It was also the Hawkeyes' 12th straight win, a feat accomplished for the first time since 2015, and their first win over a top-five opponent since beating Ohio State in 2017. That ties the longest streak in program history dating back to 1960. Iowa improves to 6-0 with its sixth straight over a ranked opponent. Nico Ragaini comes up HUGE for /COYqsyeR9T- FOX College Football October 9, 2021 Iowa didn't retake the lead until QB Spencer Petras (17-of-31, 195 yards, two touchdowns) rolled out to his right, stopped and threw back across the field to a wide-open Nico Ragaini, who then raced for the end zone to score the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Ta'Quan Roberson replaced Clifford but couldn't move the Penn State offense in the second half, putting together only a field goal drive. The offense stalled afterward, allowing the PSU to take control of the game, but things changed when Clifford left late in the first half with what appeared to be an upper-body injury. Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford was intercepted, giving Iowa great field position for a quick score. The Hawkeyes took a 3-0 lead early after one of those punts gave the Nittany Lions the ball at their 1-yard line. Five of Taylor's punts were placed inside the Penn State 20-yard line and three stopped inside the Penn State 5-yard line. Iowa forced four Penn State turnovers, all interceptions, and used punter Tory Taylor to pin the Penn State offense in terrible field positions all day long. The Hawkeyes followed the same script they've used for years to find success, relying on defense and special teams to put their offense in position to strike. 4 Penn State, keeping its perfect record and College Football Playoff hopes intact.
3 Iowa used a stellar defensive effort with some key breakaway plays on offense to pick up a 23-20 win over No. Roaring back from a two-touchdown deficit in the first half, No.