The Hawkeye defense forced three turnovers, had four sacks, and pitched a shutout in a game in which the Redbirds never put together a scoring threat.

While the Hawkeyes had a double-digit lead at halftime, two first and goal situations inside the 5 yard line (that netted only 6 points) and a failed two-point conversion set the stage for Iowa State's comeback win.

[22][23] at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota Iowa was out for revenge and to recapture Floyd after the previous year's controversial ending.

The victory was the fifth consecutive for the Hawkeyes at Huntington Bank Stadium and tied Kirk Ferentz with Amos Alonzo Stagg in career wins as a Big Ten coach (199).

Playing Washington for the first time as a Big Ten opponent, Iowa held a 10-point halftime lead before dominating the second half.

Five Drew Stevens field goals – tying a single-game program record – kept Iowa in the lead throughout.

Junior running back Kaleb Johnson set the single-season program record for rushing touchdowns (21).

Drew Stevens nailed a 53-yard field goal as time expired to keep the Heroes Trophy in Iowa City.

Additionally, a victory would have Kirk Ferentz tied with Woody Hayes in Big Ten career wins.