If you wanted the Hawkeyes to avoid a letdown in Brookings, South Dakota Friday evening, your wish was granted. It wasn’t perfect and there are still areas that need cleaning up, but the Hawkeyes rolled their way through a respectable Jackrabbit lineup on the road, winning 29-8 and getting head coach Tom Brands his 200th win in the process.
Iowa won eight of 10 matches, recording bonus points via tech falls from Sammy Brooks and Thomas Gilman to go with Topher Carton’s major. Redshirt freshman Cash Wilcke dropped his first match of the year to No. 5 Nate Rotert, while No.