It’s been a hot and cold season for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Penn State narrowly averted an upset loss with a touchdown on the final play of the game to beat Iowa 21-19. The Hawkeyes rebounded from two 17-10 losses to Michigan State and Northwestern to pull off the most stunning upset of the year in college football. Amani Hooker intercepted Ohio State’s J.T. Barrett on the first play of the game and scored to start what became known as “Woodshed, IA” as Iowa defeated the Buckeyes 55-24.
Sophomore quarterback Nathan Stanley has been weirdly efficient this season; he’s completing just 55% of his passes for 2,154 yards, but with 23 touchdowns and just six interceptions.