Iowa Surprises Michigan St.

After a lackluster start where the offense couldn't produce, and the defense couldn't stop, Iowa came out of halftime determined to rally. Albert Young told the team to follow his lead and backed by his breakout running skill they rallied from a 17-3 halftime deficit to tie the Spartans in a furious 3rd quarter. The Hawkeye defense must have gotten the same inspirational message at halftime because they proceeded to stymi a Michigan St offense that had run ragged over them in the first half. Michigan St rallied late to tie with a field goal and drag the contest into overtime. Michigan St, with first possession put together a methodical offense that scored 7. Iowa's offense had their chance and quickly put together a series of running plays that resulted in the game going into double overtime. Iowa started the 2nd OT on offense and after a offensive penalty completed a 22 yard down for a first and ten. Christiansen completed a short pass to freshman third string RB Jevon Pugh for a TD and the lead. Michigan St ran out of downs trying to pass for a touchdown, as the Iowa D sealed an important win in Kinnick St. 70,000+ screaming fans stormed the field to congratulate their struggling team as it tries for a bowl bid...