Total Yards
Iowa303
Indiana233
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Indiana at Iowa
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Indiana
Big Ten
Final Score
6 - 34
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Iowa
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Iowa145
Indiana156
Rushing Yards
Iowa158
Indiana77
Turnovers
Iowa2
Indiana3
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind15 mph NW
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Iowa vs Indiana box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Iowa27:56
Indiana32:04
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Iowa pulls away from Indiana 34-6
Iowa defeated Indiana 34-6 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 303-233 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 34-6. Michael Penix Jr. pass intercepted for a TD Riley Moss return for 30 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Indiana the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 303 total yards, 158 rushing yards, and 145 passing yards. Indiana finished with 233 total yards, including 77 on the ground and 156 through the air.
Iowa converted 4-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Iowa led 31-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tyler Goodson run for 56 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Michael Penix Jr. pass intercepted for a TD Riley Moss return for 30 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (Indiana led 0-14 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Goodson run for 56 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Indiana).
Field Goal Good
Charles Campbell 36 yd FG GOOD (Indiana led 3-14 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Spencer Petras run for 9 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (Iowa led 21-3 over Indiana).
Interception Return Touchdown
Michael Penix Jr. pass intercepted for a TD Riley Moss return for 55 yds for a TD, (Caleb Shudak KICK) (Indiana led 3-28 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Caleb Shudak 41 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 31-3 over Indiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-6
Iowa defeated Indiana.
Total yards
303-233
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
158
Iowa averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
145
Iowa averaged 5.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-18
Indiana's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 303 | 233 |
| Passing Yards | 145 | 156 |
| Rushing Yards | 158 | 77 |
| First Downs | 18 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 6-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 7-67 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-28 | 14-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 27:56 | 32:04 |