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Clash at Memorial Stadium: Iowa Hawkeyes Face Nebraska Cornhuskers in College Football Showdown

As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its winning streak. The Hawkeyes have shown a consistent performance throughout the season, and their recent victory against the Fighting Illini on November 18th at Kinnick Stadium was no exception.


Nov 16, 2019; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

The game against Illinois was a defensive masterclass by IOW. With only one sack recorded but an impressive safety secured, it's clear that Iowa's defense is capable of holding strong under pressure. The offense managed to put up 15 points against Illinois' defense, which is no small feat given that they had a solid record of 5 wins before facing IOW. The punting game was particularly strong with an average of 51 yards on eight attempts and two punts inside the 20-yard line.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for IOW; they did fumble twice but were fortunate not to lose possession on either occasion. Their passing game saw them complete 19 out of 29 attempts for a total of 167 yards and one touchdown pass – showing efficiency if not explosiveness in their aerial attack.


Looking back further into their season, we can see that IOW has been building momentum with each game. On November 11th against Rutgers Scarlet Knights at home, they showcased an even more dominant performance with zero penalties and three field goals made out of four attempts – indicating strong special teams play.


In contrast to these performances stands their away game on November 4th against Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field where they managed just ten points but still came away with a win thanks to five sacks from the defense and disciplined play resulting in only three penalties for thirty yards.


Nebraska Cornhuskers will be no easy opponent though; as hosts, they will look to capitalize on any opportunity given by IOW. It will be crucial for Iowa's defense to maintain its form and keep pressure off its offense so that it can execute without being forced into mistakes like turnovers or costly penalties.


The upcoming battle scheduled for November 24th promises excitement as both teams vie for supremacy in this college football encounter. Fans should expect another gritty performance from IOW’s defense while hoping that their offense finds more consistency in scoring opportunities when it matters most.


Hawkeye supporters should mark their calendars for this Thanksgiving Day clash set at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) kicking off at noon local time (5 PM GMT). CBS will broadcast this anticipated matchup live – ensuring fans won’t miss any action from what could be one of the defining games of Iowa’s season.

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