Iowa Falls Behind WMU Early in First Quarter
In the first quarter Iowa self-destructs with a minus 1 yard opening drive and WMU moves quickly. Brandon Ledbetter beats a linebacker for a 29 yard catch and Tim Hiller connects with Brandon West for a 32 yard TD. Derrell Johnson-Koulianos fumbles kickoff. West gains 39 rushing yards and 48 receiving yards on two catches.
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Hawkeyes Fail On Offense Then Surrender Big Play TD
Iowa quarterback Jake Christensen threw an interception on a second quarter drive that E J Biggers returned to the 38. Western Michigan answered with a 62 yard march capped by a 35 yard TD pass from Hiller to Anthony Middleton on fourth and one. Iowa later scored on an 11 yard Christensen to Trey Stross strike. Hiller used a play fake on fourth and one to connect with Middleton for a 35 yard TD.
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Broncos Rally Stuns Hawkeyes With Big Third Quarter
WMU's Hiller connected on a 9 yard scoring strike to Middleton after a 55 yard catch by Jamarko Simmons to close the gap. Iowa earlier blocked a field goal and led 25-13 before WMU seized momentum.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Fall Short Against Western Michigan
The Hawkeyes failed to finish as Western Michigan capitalized on an interception at their 38 yard line after a late field goal extended the Broncos’ lead to nine. Christensen’s third and four interception sealed the Hawkeyes’ fate at the 31 yard line.
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Headlines Could Hurt Hawks in Bowl Talks
Iowa bowl chances face questions after three players were questioned in a campus sexual assault probe. Officials withheld names and search warrants remain sealed as bowls weigh program reaction and eligibility context.
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Buckeyes top Michigan to clinch consecutive Big Ten titles
Ohio State defeats Michigan 14-3 as Chris Wells rushes for a career high 222 yards and Vernon Gholston anchors a stifling defense. The win gives OSU a 11-1 season record, 7-1 in the Big Ten, and a likely Rose Bowl berth while Michigan finishes 8-4.
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Big Ten Standings Noted With Big Wins And Coaching Uncertainty
Western Michigan 28 Iowa 19 Ohio State 14 Michigan 3 Illinois 41 Northwestern 22 Michigan State 35 Penn State 31 Indiana 27 Purdue 24 Wisconsin 41 Minnesota 34. Carr signaled likely retirement after this season by restructuring his contract and granting two year deals to all assistants.
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Illini rally past Northwestern for bowl bid as Williams shines
Saturday in Champaign, Juice Williams ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns and passed for 220 yards and another score in a 41-22 Illinois victory over Northwestern. Illinois totaled 541 yards while capitalizing on first-half mistakes to stay in the hunt for a New Year’s Day bowl.
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Missouri Tigers beat Kansas State as Maclin pushes NCAA freshman yard record
Jeremy Maclin rushed for 252 all purpose yards and scored three TDs including a 99 yard kickoff return as Missouri won 49-32 at Manhattan. He had 9 receptions for 143 yards, helping Missouri to 10-1 and 6-1 Big 12, while Chase Daniel threw 4 TDs and Martin Rucker added two. Kansas State’s James Johnson ran 172 yards and Josh Freeman broke the school season passing record.
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