Total Yards
Maryland271
Iowa428
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Iowa at Maryland
Oct 2, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 5
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
51 - 14
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Maryland
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Maryland174
Iowa283
Rushing Yards
Maryland97
Iowa145
Turnovers
Maryland7
Iowa0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature55°F
Wind3 mph E
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Maryland vs Iowa box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Maryland20:50
Iowa39:10
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Iowa routs Maryland 51-14
Iowa defeated Maryland 51-14 in Week 5 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 428-271 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 51-14. Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Chigoziem Okonkwo for 9 yds for a TD (Joseph Petrino KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 428 total yards, 145 rushing yards, and 283 passing yards. Maryland finished with 271 total yards, including 97 on the ground and 174 through the air.
Iowa converted 5-13 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-7, Iowa led 34-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Spencer Petras pass complete to Tyler Goodson for 67 yds for a TD (Caleb Shudak KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Taulia Tagovailoa pass complete to Chigoziem Okonkwo for 9 yds for a TD (Joseph Petrino KICK) (Maryland led 7-3 over Iowa).
Field Goal Good
Caleb Shudak 41 yd FG GOOD (Iowa led 3-0 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Spencer Petras run for 1 yd for a TD (Caleb Shudak KICK) (Iowa led 10-7 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Spencer Petras run for 1 yd for a TD (Caleb Shudak KICK) (Iowa led 24-7 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Monte Pottebaum run for 2 yds for a TD (Iowa led 31-7 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Spencer Petras pass complete to Arland Bruce IV for 8 yds for a TD (Iowa led 17-7 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
51-14
Iowa defeated Maryland.
Total yards
428-271
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
145
Iowa averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
283
Iowa averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-9
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-7
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 271 | 428 |
| Passing Yards | 174 | 283 |
| Rushing Yards | 97 | 145 |
| First Downs | 14 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-82 | 9-63 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-37 | 23-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 17 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 15 |
| Possession Time | 20:50 | 39:10 |