IOWA CITY — Iowa football closed its 2025 regular season with a resounding 40-16 win over Nebraska.
After a porous rushing defense in the first half, the Hawkeyes pitched a shutout in the second half. Meanwhile, Iowa’s offense poured it on. Quarterback Mark Gronowski rushed for two touchdowns and threw for one. Running back Kamari Moulton got into the end zone twice. The Hawkeyes got two of their 40 points thanks to a safety, which was generated via a forced fumble on punt coverage by Karson Sharar.
With the win in Lincoln, Iowa finished the 2025 regular season 8-4 overall, including 6-3 in the Big Ten.
The Hawkeyes’ four losses came by a combined 15 points. All were vs. ranked opponents. The Hawkeyes enjoyed some blowout victories in Big Ten trophy games, demolishing Wisconsin, Minnesota and Nebraska by a combined 118-19.
Iowa now awaits its bowl-game fate. Bowl matchups will be announced on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Here are some predictions for where the Hawkeyes could land.
Iowa football bowl game predictions
CBSSports.com
ProFootballNetwork.com
Athlon
Kyle Bonagura, ESPN
Mark Schlabach, ESPN
The Sporting News
College Football News
Sports Illustrated
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