Written by BTN.com staffMinnesota (4-1) was off to its best start since 2004, but couldn’t get anything going on offense Saturday. Max Shortell threw three interceptions and the Gophers managed only 75 yards in the first half. The Hawkeyes scored three touchdowns during a six-minute span of the second quarter to jump out to a 24-0 halftime lead.
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FINAL: Iowa’s Mark Weisman and James Vandenberg led the way in a 31-13 win over Minnesota on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Vandenberg racked up 192 yards through the air and Weisman rumbled for 177 yards and one touchdown on the ground.
The Hawkeyes’ explosive offense used big plays to take down the Golden Gophers. Iowa had seven plays of 20 yards or more on its way to victory. With 13:12 to go in the second quarter, Vandenberg and Jordan Cotton hooked up for a 47-yard touchdown, the Hawkeyes’ longest play on the day. The score gave Iowa a 17-0 lead.
Max Shortell did his best to carry Minnesota’s offense, turning 15 carries into 44 rushing yards.
The Hawkeyes’ offense finished the game having gained 376 yards. Iowa’s rushing attack contributed 184 yards on 25 carries in addition to Vandenberg’s passing effort.
The Golden Gophers racked up 300 total yards. In addition to Shortell’s efforts through the air, Minnesota also rushed 32 times for 103 yards.
The Golden Gophers’ Shortell was good for 197 yards during the game, completing 20 of 33 passes. Shortell tossed two touchdowns and three interceptions. Shortell had a trusted receiver in A.J. Barker. He hauled in five catches for 74 yards.
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#Gophers are bigger, faster and stronger than PSU. Just a matter of getting the ball in the bucket today.
Weisman For Heisman!!
If Weisman had been allowed to get the ball more in the 2 nd half he would have had well over 200 yards! He was dominate with the 177 he had. there was also a long run called back on a penalty and a touchdown called back. So he played better than the stats show.
Mark Weisman/Rogers/Iowa O-Line heck yes! Mark continues to create one of the best highlight reels in recent memory for a back! Stiff Arm, leverage, and some lateral moves, sees the holes and bottom line is getting it done, and thank you for the flea flicker, really interested in the Weisman out-wide formation and the possibilities there not sure if that was gonna be a Ken O’Keefe special or what…lol Time to get our game faces on Michigan State D is tough, hope our D can match by stepping up again and our O keeps the Michigan D off balance.