Written by BTN.com staffNorthern Illinois picked up 89 yards in the ground game during the third quarter, and the Huskies now lead 17-9. Northern Illinois’ defense held tough in the quarter, holding Iowa to 17 total yards of offense.
The Hawkeyes closed the gap to 10-9 when Mike Meyer made a 20-yard field goal to polish off an 11-yard drive. Iowa squandered an opportunity to score a touchdown, missing a chance to score from the Huskies’ three-yard line before settling for the field goal. A fumble recovery by the Hawkeyes set Iowa up at the Northern Illinois 14-yard line to start the drive.
Northern Illinois opened up the lead, 17-9, after marching down the field for a three-play, 75-yard drive that ended when Jordan Lynch took a quarterback draw all the way for a 73-yard touchdown run.
The Huskies’ Lynch hit 100 yards rushing for the game in the quarter, part of his 120-yard rushing performance thus far.
Northern Illinois will start the fourth quarter with possession at its own 32-yard line.
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@TheIowaHawkeyes The Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa City, IA
Lake Kwaza 3rd in her heat of the women's 100m dash -- advances to the quarterfinal Friday. #Hawkeyes #NCAATF
@Nicholas_B_Long Nicholas Long, IOWA
Whoa, interesting. MT @TommyBirch: #Hawkeyes LHP Andrew Hedrick: "We need a change because obviously there was struggling with the wins."
@TommyBirch Tommy Birch, Des Moines, Iowa.
#Hawkeyes LHP and former Ankeny prep Andrew Hedrick: "We need a change because obviously there was struggling with the wins." #iahsbb
@TommyBirch Tommy Birch, Des Moines, Iowa.
Another #Hawkeyes recruit, W.D.M. Valley INF/OF Tanner Hinkle said he's still heading to Iowa as well. #iahsbb
@TommyBirch Tommy Birch, Des Moines, Iowa.
Dowling Catholic RHP and #Hawkeyes recruit Jake Reinhardt said he's still headed to Iowa City despite Jack Dahm not returning. #iahsbb
@TheIowaHawkeyes The Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa City, IA
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@TheIowaHawkeyes The Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa City, IA
K Rickels moves to the quarters by finishing 3rd in his 400H heat. #Hawkeyes #NCAATF
@TheIowaHawkeyes The Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa City, IA
Gabe Hull advances to Eugene, Ore. by placing 3rd today in the men's discus in Austin, Texas. #Hawkeyes #NCAATF
@ericolson64 Eric Olson, Omaha
Sorry to see Jack Dahm get axed at Iowa. Always liked Jack from his days at #Creighton as a player, assistant and head coach. #hawkeyes
@MCFick Mitch Fick, Grand Rapids, MI
Really bummed to hear about Iowa letting Jack Dahm go. Great baseball guy and a better person. All the best to him. #Hawkeyes
