After three games where the #5 Iowa Hawkeyes (4-0) were able to assert their will early and ride it out to early wins, the Hawks finally faced an outfit up to the challenge in the Colorado State Rams (1-3). In a game which was rarely easy due to the Rams’ management of field position, clock, and turnovers, the Hawkeyes prevailed 24-14.
The Hawkeyes were paced by Spencer Petras’ most prolific day of his career, though it was marred by a brutally low moment. He finished with 224 yards on 15/23 passing with 2 TDs and 1 interception.