Fansided · Sep 20, 2025
The Iowa offense emphasized responding after Rutgers started the game hot
Sep 19, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) reacts after scoring a rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesIn a first-half shootout with Rutgers, the Iowa offense wanted to keep its foot on the gas as the defense was struggling to slow down the Scarlet Knights.
Iowa scored points before its offense took the field as return specialist Kaden Wetjen scored a touchdown on the opening kickoff. It was his second consecutive game scoring a touchdown for the Iowa special teams.