The No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes pulled off a thrilling 13-10 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, thanks to a game-winning field goal from backup kicker Keith Meeder as time ran out.
The Hawkeyes had a tough time getting into the end zone all game, with their only touchdown coming in the second quarter from running back Mekhi Sargent. The Cornhuskers, on the other hand, put up 10 points in the first half with a touchdown and a field goal.
The second half was a defensive battle, with neither team able to score until the final seconds of the game. With just seconds remaining, Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley connected with wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette for a huge gain that put the Hawkeyes in field goal range.
That’s when Meeder stepped up and delivered the game-winning kick. It was a huge moment for the senior kicker, who had been relegated to backup duty earlier in the season.
The win was a huge one for Iowa, who improved to 8-3 on the season. It also snapped a three-game losing streak to Nebraska and gave the Hawkeyes their first win over the Cornhuskers since 2014.
For Meeder, it was a moment he’ll never forget. After the game, he said, “It’s an unbelievable feeling. I’m so happy I could help my team get this win.”
The Hawkeyes will now turn their attention to their next game against Wisconsin on November 30th. With a win, they could potentially clinch a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game.
No matter what happens in that game, though, Iowa fans will always remember this thrilling 13-10 victory over Nebraska, thanks to Keith Meeder’s game-winning field goal as time ran out.
