L   20 - 31 

Iowa lost for the first time in 21 years to #5 Northwestern, 31-20. The kickoff temperature was 24 degrees with 17 MPH winds, which impacted the outcome of the game. After falling behind 3-0 in the first quarter, on a 50-yard field goal by Northwestern kicker Brian Gowins, the Hawkeyes scored three second quarter touchdowns to take a 20-17 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Northwestern took the ball on the opening drive and scored on a three-yard run by Darnell Autry. In the fourth quarter, Northwestern's Hudhaifa Ismaeli returned an Iowa fumble 31 yards for a touchdown to seal the victory. The final stats didn't reflect the outcome as Iowa recorded more first downs, rushing and passing yards than did Northwestern. Despite the loss, Sedrick Shaw rushed for 135 yards and became Iowa's all-time leading rusher with 2,653 yards. Tom Knight returned his second interception for a touchdown this year, and Vernon Rollins had recorded 17 tackles, including three for a loss. The highlight video only shows Northwestern plays unfortunately.

	1	2	3	4	F
Iowa	0	20	0	0	20
Northwestern	3	14	7	7	31