Stevens kicks Iowa to Heroes Game win over Nebraska

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Drew Stevens kicked a 53-yard field goal as time expired as Iowa rallied to defeat Nebraska 13-10 on Friday night.

Stevens got his chance after defensive end Max Llewellyn forced and recovered a fumble by Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola at the Huskers’ 36-yard line with 20 seconds left. Two runs by Kaleb Johnson took the clock down to three seconds left before Stevens kicked the game-winner.

It was redemption for Stevens who, after struggling in last season’s game against the Huskers, was replaced by Marshall Meeder for the game-winning field goal in Iowa’s 13-10 victory in that game.

The Hawkeyes (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten), who trailed 10-3 going into the fourth quarter, tied the game with 14:44 to play when Johnson took a short pass from Jackson Stratton, turning it into a 72-yard touchdown after escaping five tackle attempts.

Nebraska (6-6, 3-6) led 10-0 at halftime. John Hohl had a 31-yard field goal in the first quarter, then Dante Dowdell scored on a 1-yard run with 38 seconds left in the half.

Iowa couldn’t get any offense in the first half. The Hawkeyes had just one first down and 20 yards, with three-and-outs on five of their first six possessions.

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