Win No. 206 was good, but getting the first Big Ten Conference win is better.
Kirk Ferentz stated that, no disrespect to last week's emotional win over UMass, but getting a conference win is always more important.
The Hawkeyes had the tough task of traveling to Piscataway, New Jersey, for their first Big Ten Conference game, and it was on a short week.
Iowa had to ramp up their preparation for the game earlier than normal, but they were able to stay the course and get the win.
In a strange game by Iowa standards, the offense carried the load after the defense could not stop Rutgers in the first half.