Things Ethan is watching for: 1:25 Can Iowa’s passing game maintain what it did against UMass? 2:30 Iowa’s questionable running back situation 6:19 This is a “Prove it” game for Iowa Things Ben is watching for: 8:45 Re-ranking the most difficult games on ISU’s schedule 10:28 Iowa State might…
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Iowa managed a 38-28 win over Rutgers in SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey on Friday night to open Big Ten play on the right foot.
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) celebrates with Jacob Gill (5) after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Iowa on Friday, Sept.19, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) runs with the ball during an NCAA football game against Rutgers on Friday, Sept.19, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) attempts to pass before being tackled by Rutgers linebacker Dariel Djabome during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) runs with the ball during an NCAA football game against Rutgers on Friday, Sept.19, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) attempts to pass before being tackled by Rutgers linebacker Dariel Djabome during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Iowa on Friday, Sept.19, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) celebrates with Jacob Gill (5) after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)