IOWA CITY — Hello from Kinnick Stadium, where Iowa will try to make it consecutive Big Ten victories in as many weeks today against Purdue. Another packed house is expected for the Hawkeyes’ homecoming affair.
The Register’s Tyler Tachman, Chad Leistikow and Dargan Southard are on the scene live in Iowa City, ready to deliver updates, analysis and commentary from pregame to postgame. Follow them, and keep it locked on the Hawk Central live blog all day long.
FINAL: Iowa 20, Purdue 14.
Wasn’t pretty for the Hawkeyes, but Kirk Ferentz’s squad gets it done.
Here are our instant analysis stories from Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow:
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1:26/4Q: Here is the ballgame.
Purdue facing fourth-and-10.
2:15/4Q: Hawkeyes are going to have to punt it back.
Purdue is out of timeouts and 75 yards away from a go-ahead TD.
3:22/4Q: Iowa 20, Purdue 14
Do the Boilermakers have one last gasp? A 74-yard TD drive ends with a 6-yard run. Purdue has two timeouts remaining.
4:53/4Q: Drew Stevens’ pushes another field goal wide.
Wind whipped that one wide right. Hawkeyes will try to close this one out on defense.
7:13/4Q: Jay Higgins with the interception.
Now can Iowa get to 25?
8:17/4Q: Iowa in prevent mode now.
Run that clock.
11:30/4Q: This one is about over.
Iowa forces another turnover on downs. Hawkeyes have been in the Purdue backfield all
14:24/4Q: Iowa 20, Purdue 7.
There’s some life from Deacon Hill. A 22-yard pass TD to Erick All might’ve just wrapped this one up.
END 3Q: Iowa 13, Purdue 7.
Another tight one in Kinnick. But the Hawkeyes have life after Leshon Williams’ long run.
1:53/3Q: One Iowa score may put this away.
Hawkeyes start just past midfield.
3:10/3Q: Kinnick Stadium getting loud as Purdue is backed up again.
Second-and-22 after a holding call. And now another holding. It’s second-and-32 from the 12-yard line.
4:55/3Q: Another Deacon Hill overthrow, another Iowa punt.
Purdue takes over at the Iowa 14.
8:01/3Q: Iowa 13, Purdue 7.
Deacon Hill had Leshon Williams wide open for a touchdown on third down, but didn’t see him. Drew Stevens nails the short field goal.
8:47/3Q: Erick All strikes again.
This one on a fantastic catch that sets Iowa up first-and-goal. All went up high to grab the catch.
10:20/3Q: Hey, some offensive life!
After the Iowa defense forces a punt on Purdue’s first possession of the second half, Deacon Hill hits Erick All for a 27-yard gain over the middle. Maybe that will settle him down. Hawkeyes into Purdue territory.
HALF: Iowa 10, Purdue 7.
Iowa into the break.
0:32/2Q: Iowa 10, Purdue 7.
Disaster strikes for Iowa with the clock winding down. TJ Sheffield gets loose for a 43-yard TD catch that has the Boilermakers on the board. Purdue finally cracks the scoreboard on its fifth time into Iowa territory.
2:32/2Q: Drew Stevens’ field goal is blocked.
It was a lengthy one at 49 yards, but it never had a chance. Hawkeyes miss a chance to cash in another huge play.
5:09/2Q: Kaleb Johnson came to play.
Another lengthy run for No. 2, this one covers 33 yards and gets Iowa out of the shadow of its own end zone.
8:58/1Q: It’s been a rough start for Deacon Hill.
He’s 1-for-9 passing for 13 yards. Tory Taylor with another booming punt to at least flip the field for Iowa.
11:23/2Q: Purdue into Iowa territory for a fourth time today.
And the Boilermakers immediately go backwards on a sack and holding penalty.
14:57/2Q: Iowa 10, Purdue 0.
Drew Stevens drills the 27-yard field goal. The scoring drive covers minus-4 yards, the second straight week Iowa has had a negative-yardage scoring drive.
END 1Q: Iowa 7, Purdue 0.
Hawkeyes lining up for a 26-yard field goal after we wave.
1:53/1Q: Test Cooper DeJean at your own risk.
Another big play for the OABCIG star. Interception and a 41-yard runback runback sets Iowa up first-and-goal. That pcikc
2:19/1Q: Clearly going to be some growing pains with Deacon Hill.
Iowa QB sails a couple more passes as the Hawkeyes go three-and-out. Erick All was wide open for one of them. Iowa will punt again.
3:03/1Q: Three trips into Iowa territory, ye no points for the Boilermakers.
Julio Macias’ 41-yard field goal sails wide left. Purdue messing up chance after chance early on.
4:38/1Q: First mistake for Iowa’s offense.
Deacon Hill’s pass intended for Seth Anderson was a little high and slithered through Anderson’s hands and hit him in the facemask. Dylan Thieneman hauls in the ricochet for an interception. Now Cooper DeJean called for PI. Purdue inside the red zone again.
6:30/1Q: Purdue with a nice, but Iowa holds up again once the Boilermakers cross midfield.
Another sack from Joe Evans, another touchback on Purdue’s punt. Iowa will start from the 20-yard line again.
10:15/1Q: Iowa 7, Purdue 0.
Welcome back Kaleb Johnson. A 67-yard touchdown run has Iowa on the board early. Powerade getting a return on its investment today.
10:58/1Q: Joe Evans picks up a sack to knock Purdue out of field goal range.
Punt goes into the end zone. Iowa will start at the 20.
12:17/1Q: Boilermakers on the move.
Some early boos for Tyrone Tracy Jr., then a big hit from Joe Evans for a negative rush. But Purdue picks up third-and-long in between.
14:17/1Q: An early three-and-out for the Hawkeyes
Two overthrows from Deacon Hill. Hawkeyes will punt. And now a huge return for 47 yards. Boilermakers will start just beyond midfield.
15:00/1Q: Iowa wants the ball.
The Deacon Hill era is underway. Hawkeyes will start at the 35-yard line after the kickoff goes out of bounds. Kaleb Johnson starts at running back.
2:17 p.m.: Is this the day Iowa’s ground game breaks through?
2:10 p.m.: Your starting Iowa OL today
1:36 p.m.: Sounds like Mason Richman is going to give it a go.
Per our Chad Leistikow, the Iowa offensive lineman is going to push throw a lower leg bruise suffered in practice this week. Even with Connor Colby back, Hawkeyes need all the up-front help they can get with a new QB.
1:20 p.m.: Kaleb Johnson looks ready to roll in warmups
12:30 p.m.: Iowa’s availability report is out.
Some noteworthy items here.
First off, running back Kaleb Johnson is back for the first time since the Cy-Hawk game. Jaziun Patterson remains out. Deshaun Lee, Nick DeJong, Addison Ostrenga and Anterio Thompson are all out as well.
Full availability report
OUT: Jacob Bostick, Deshaun Lee, Jaziun Patterson, Cade McNamara (season), Reese Osgood, Anterio Thompson , Nick DeJong, Luke Lachey, Addison Ostrenga, Chris Reames.
QUESTIONABLE: Mason Richman
Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.
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