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Photos: Iowa Football vs USC

Emma Calabro, Managing Visuals and Design Editor
November 16, 2025
Emma Calabro
A USC fan cheers during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.

No. 17  USC Trojans defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 26-21, during a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday. After a last-minute loss against Oregon, the Hawkeyes have fallen to a ranked team for the second game in a row.  

Iowa opened the game strong, leading at the half 14-10. In the second quarter, an impressive reverse pass trick play by former high school quarterback Reece Vander Zee resulted in a 5-yard touchdown pass for the now wide receiver. This makes Gronowski the seventh Big Ten player since 2000 with a passing, rushing, and receiving touchdown in the same game.

Despite coming out of the gate strong, Iowa remained scoreless for the second half. Trojan wide receiver Makai Lemon caught 10 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown, leading the Trojan turnaround. 

Iowa will play Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Kinnick Stadium in the last home game of the 2025 season.

Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski prepares to pass the ball during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski and Iowa tight end DJ Vonnahme celebrate during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Iowa running back Kamari Moulton runs the ball during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Iowa running back Kamari Moulton falls from a tackle during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Iowa players attempt to block a kick during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Fans watch before an Iowa snap during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Iowa running back Kamari Moulton runs the ball during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Iowa defensive end Brian Allen blocks Southern California offensive lineman Elijah Paige during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Southern California wide receiver Prince Strachan, Southern California tight end Carson Tabaracci, and Southern California quarterback Gage Roy celebrate during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Southern California tight end Carson Tabaracci and Southern California tight end Walter Matthews celebrate during a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.
Southern California wide receiver Corey Nerhus looks around after a football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21.