Following a thrilling comeback win at Rutgers last Friday, the Iowa football team returns to Kinnick Stadium for its Big Ten home opener against No. 11 Indiana. The Hoosiers enter the contest with a perfect 4-0 record, highlighted by a 63-10 demolition of then-No. 9 Illinois last weekend. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is one of the most efficient passers in the nation, completing over 76 percent of his passes for 975 yards, 14 touchdowns, and zero interceptions.

The Hawkeyes will be without third-year running back Jaziun Patterson and second-year wide receiver Reece Vander Zee for this game. Patterson suffered an ankle injury in the first half of the Rutgers game, while Vander Zee injured his foot before the season. Defensive back Byron Baldwin Jr. has been ruled out for Indiana, while fellow defensive back D’ Angelo Ponds is questionable.

Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. from Kinnick Stadium. For fans enjoying the game from home, the contest will be televised on Peacock, a streaming service that requires a subscription.

COIN TOSS: Indiana wins the toss and chooses to defer. Iowa will get the ball first.

14:16 1Q: Mark Gronowski’s pass is tipped and intercepted. Hoosiers are in business early.

13:33 1Q: Indiana 7, Iowa 0 – Indiana takes advantage of the turnover on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Mendoza to Omar Cooper Jr.

10:52 1Q: Indiana, 7, Iowa 0 – The Hawkeyes manage a first down, but a bad drop by tight end DJ Vonnahme on 3rd and 10 halts Iowa’s drive. Indiana will take over at its own 15 after a timeout.

8:42 1Q: Indiana 7, Iowa 0 – Aaron Graves comes up with the sack on third down, and the Hoosiers are forced to punt. Kaden Wetjen takes the punt 17 yards into Indiana territory to set up good Iowa field position.

6:25 1Q: Indiana 7, Iowa 3 – The Hawkeyes work their way down to the Hoosier 27, but Gronowski’s pass on third down goes for only five yards. Drew Stevens connects on a 40-yard field goal for Iowa’s first points of the game.

1Q: Indiana 7, Iowa 3 – Mendoza’s pass on 3rd and 3 is broken up by Deshaun Lee. The Hawkeyes’ defense has responded after the rough start. Iowa will regain possession at its own 21 after the media timeout.

11:05 2Q: Indiana 7, Iowa 3 – The Hawkeyes drive into Indiana territory, but a Gronowski sack derails the drive. Rhys Dakin’s punt pins the Hoosiers at their own three-yard line.

5:53 2Q: Indiana 7, Iowa 3 – Aided by a 37-yard pass to E.J. Williams, the Hoosiers drive deep in scoring position, but Iowa stands tall. Indiana coach Curt Cignetti opts to go for it on a 4th and 1, and defensive back Koen Entringer comes up with a clutch tackle to stop Kaelon Black short of the line to make. Hawkeyes take over on downs.

0:17 2Q: Iowa 10, Indiana 7- Iowa puts a methodical 11-play, 73-yard drive together, and Gronowski capitalizes with a three-yard rushing touchdown, his seventh of the year, to give the Hawkeyes their first lead of the game. The crowd at Kinnick Stadium has come to life.

HALFTIME: Iowa 10, Indiana 10 – Cignetti and the Hoosiers refuse to end the half with a whimper and promptly drive down in field goal range. Nicolas Radic’s 46-yard field goal attempt was a wobbler, but it finds its way through the uprights to tie the game.

11:27 3Q: Iowa 10, Indiana 10 – Indiana opens the half with a few long runs from Black, but the Iowa defense holds its ground to get the stop. Mendoza fumbled after he was sacked Max Llewellyn on third down, but the Hoosiers recover and punt. Hawkeyes get the ball at their own 10.

9:05 3Q: Iowa 10, Indiana 10 – Kamari Moulton begins Iowa’s maiden drive with a few nice runs, but Gronowski’s pass on 3rd and 7 falls short of a wide-open Jacob Gill. Dakin’s punt is blocked, and Indiana will have good field position at its own 42. Unfortunate two-play sequence for the Hawkeyes.

8:16 3Q: Iowa 10, Indiana 10 – Iowa’s defenses forces a three-and-out. Hawkeyes will regain the ball at their own 18 after a media timeout.

3:41 3Q: Iowa 10, Indiana 10 – Iowa dinks and dunks its way to midfield, but Gronowski’s pass on 3rd and 4 falls incomplete. Dakin’s punt takes a Hoosier bounce, and Indiana will have the ball at its own 14.

14:56 4Q: Iowa 10, Indiana 10 – The Hoosiers go for it near midfield, but Entringer again comes up with the stop on fourth and short. Hawkeyes have the ball in Indiana territory.

12:43 4Q: Iowa 13, Indiana 10 – Iowa’s drive musters only 11 yards, but Stevens connects on a 54-yarder to give the Hawkeyes their first lead of the afternoon. Gronowski was injured on a third down run and is now in the medical tent. Something to monitor for Iowa.

9:47 4Q: Iowa 13, Indiana 13 – Mendoza’s 29-yard pass to Elijah Sarratt puts Indiana in prime position to score, but the Hawkeye defense finds a way to hold the Hoosiers to a field goal try. Radicic’s 44-yard field goal is good, and we have a brand-new ballgame in Iowa City.

6:27 4Q: Iowa 13, Indiana 13 – Backup quarterback Hank Brown connects with Kaden Wetjen for a 19-yard gain, but throws an interception three plays later. The ball was thrown in front of Phillips. Devastating turnover for Iowa.

2:50 4Q: Iowa 13, Indiana 13 – Iowa brings a blitz and Mendoza’s pass is intercepted by Zach Lutmer, who takes it inside the Indiana 25. Wild turn of events at Kinnick Stadium.

2:05 4Q: Iowa 13, Indiana 13 – The Hawkeyes fail to do anything, and Stevens misses a 41-yard field goal. Iowa comes up empty after the turnover.

1:25 4Q: Indiana 20, Indiana 13 – Mendoza finds Sarratt wide-open on the slant and the wide receiver takes it 49-yards for the go-ahead touchdown. Kinnick Stadium goes dead silent.

FINAL: Indiana 20, Iowa 15 – The Hoosiers concede a safety in the final seconds, but it’s all academic. Iowa has lost 11 straight games against ranked teams.

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