Iowa defeats Iowa State 16-13 with late field goal
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Iowa defeated Iowa State 16-13 on Friday at Kinnick Stadium. Caden Buhr kicked the game-winning 42-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining to settle the contest. Iowa quarterback Hank Brown finished 21-for-30 for 191 passing yards and one rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Tony Diaz recorded eight catches for 95 yards, providing a primary target for the Iowa offense. The Hawkeyes maintained possession in the final minutes by running the ball on seven consecutive plays to secure two first downs and drain the clock. The loss moves Iowa State to a 1-1 record on the season.
- •Caden Buhr converted three field goals during the Iowa victory.
- •Hank Brown recorded 191 passing yards and one rushing touchdown for the Hawkeyes.
- •Tony Diaz finished with eight catches for 95 yards for Iowa.
- •The game ended 16-13 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
- •Iowa State falls to a 1-1 record following the loss.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Leistikow's 5 thoughts on Iowa's 16-13 football escape vs. Iowa State
"The Hawkeyes rode a grind-it-out finish and Caden Buhr's three field goals to overcome a stagnant night of offense and survived to beat Iowa State.
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