Backup kicker Meeder's field goal as time runs out gives No. 20 Iowa 13-10 win over Nebraska

backup kicker meeder's field goal as time runs out gives no. 20 iowa 13-10 win over nebraska

Iowa’s Liam Reardon, left, and Anterio Thompson, right, carry kicker Marshall Meeder after he kicked a last-second field goal to defeat Nebraska 13-10 during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Backup kicker Marshall Meeder barely cleared the crossbar with a 38-yard field goal as time ran out after Ethan Hurkett’s interception gave No. 20 Iowa a final possession with 15 seconds left, and the Hawkeyes beat Nebraska 13-10 on Friday.

backup kicker meeder's field goal as time runs out gives no. 20 iowa 13-10 win over nebraska

Iowa kicker Marshall Meeder (92) kicks a last-second field goal out of the hold by Tory Taylor (9) to win against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Meeder, a senior transfer from Central Michigan, was given his first opportunity to kick for Iowa at the most pressure-packed moment after Drew Stevens had two field-goal tries blocked in the first half.

backup kicker meeder's field goal as time runs out gives no. 20 iowa 13-10 win over nebraska

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Teammates hoisted Meeder on their shoulders, and he held the Heroes Trophy that goes to the winner of the rivalry game as the Hawkeyes celebrated at midfield while officials determined whether any time remained on the clock.

The Hawkeyes (10-2, 7-2, No. 17 CFP), who clinched the Big Ten West title last week, earned a 10th win for the fourth time since 2015 and eighth under 25th-year coach Kirk Ferentz.

The Cornhuskers (5-7, 3-6) lost four straight to end Matt Rhule’s first season as coach. Their bowl drought will stretch to seven years, the longest among Power Five schools.

Iowa managed only 57 yards and two first downs in the second half but found a way to win a fourth straight game and go into next week’s Big Ten championship game against No. 2 Ohio State or No. 3 Michigan coming off seven wins in its last eight games.

backup kicker meeder's field goal as time runs out gives no. 20 iowa 13-10 win over nebraska

Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy (12) passes the ball against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

The Huskers ended a seven-game losing streak in the series last year, but they haven’t beaten Iowa in Lincoln since 2011.

Deacon Hill’s 1-yard sneak and Drew Stevens’ 28-yard field goal on consecutive possessions in the second quarter put Iowa up 10-0.

Nebraska pulled within 10-7 when Jaylen Lloyd got behind Iowa’s secondary and caught a perfectly thrown ball from Chubba Purdy for a 66-yard touchdown, and Tristan Alvano’s 44-yard field goal tied it midway through the third quarter.

backup kicker meeder's field goal as time runs out gives no. 20 iowa 13-10 win over nebraska

Iowa’s Sebastian Castro, center, tackles Nebraska’s Ty Hahn, right, while under pressure from Nebraska’s Billy Kemp IV during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

The Huskers had a chance to take the lead, but Alvano was wide left with a 44-yard try into a stiff north wind.

The Hawkeyes had four straight three-and-outs to open the second half and punted a fifth straight time before they got the ball back at their 27 with less than a minute left.

Tommi Hill intercepted Deacon Hill’s pass over the middle to give Nebraska a last chance with 31 seconds left. But Hurkett stepped in front of Purdy’s pass and returned it to the Nebraska 37.

Leshon Williams broke loose for 22 yards on first down before Deacon Hill ran left and took a 5-yard loss to set up Meeder’s try from the middle of the field.

backup kicker meeder's field goal as time runs out gives no. 20 iowa 13-10 win over nebraska

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill (10) passes the ball while under pressure from Nebraska’s Luke Reimer (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska has lost 24 in a row against Top 25 opponents since 2016.

THE TAKEAWAY

Iowa: The Hawkeyes keep finding ways to win these low-scoring games. Iowa’s 216 points for the season are by far the fewest of any team with nine or more wins.

backup kicker meeder's field goal as time runs out gives no. 20 iowa 13-10 win over nebraska

Nebraska’s Jimari Butler, left, tackles Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska: Turnovers bit the Huskers again. They committed three against the Hawkeyes and have a Bowl Subdivision-high 31 for the season.

UP NEXT

backup kicker meeder's field goal as time runs out gives no. 20 iowa 13-10 win over nebraska

Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy, left, celebrates with Ben Scott after throwing a 56-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Iowa: plays No. 2 Ohio State or No. 3 Michigan in Big Ten championship game on Dec. 2 in Indianapolis.

backup kicker meeder's field goal as time runs out gives no. 20 iowa 13-10 win over nebraska

Nebraska’s Luke Reimer, left, and John Bullock, right, stop Iowa’s Jaziun Patterson short of the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska: Season over.

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