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Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes Wrap - Northwestern Wins 21-20

The Wildcats were Week 9 winners on Saturday, coming out on top of the Hawkeyes by a score of 21-20 at Kinnick Stadium.

Even though Northwestern won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -1.0. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 43.0.

Isaiah Bowser rushed for 85 yards, while Peyton Ramsey added 26 yards in the win. Kyric McGowan and Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman added 63 and 37 receiving yards respectively.

Tyler Goodson rushed for 43 yards for Iowa, while Mekhi Sargent added 20 yards. Spencer Petras threw for 216 yards for the Hawkeyes, while receivers Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Sam LaPorta had 84 and 46 yards respectively.

Northwestern lost the offensive yardage battle to Iowa 293-273 yards in Saturday's game. Iowa had more first downs as that total ended up 20-18.

Northwestern led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:33-26:27 split in that important category.

Northwestern looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Nebraska. Iowa will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Michigan State.