Dec 5, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) dives in for a touchdown as Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) reacts during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Illinois by a final score of 35-21. Here are the biggest takeaways from the Hawkeyes’ comeback victory.
It wasn’t a pretty start for the Iowa football team, but Kirk Ferentz’s squad never gave in despite falling to a 14-0 deficit with 13:30 remaining in the second quarter. The Hawkeyes rattled off 35 unanswered points from that point on, rallying to win 35-21.