Iowa takes first lead

Big Ten Blog

October, 31, 2009

Oct 31

3:02

PM ET

By Adam Rittenberg

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Say what you want about the Iowa Hawkeyes, but they flat out own the fourth quarter.

Consider the case of junior quarterback Ricky Stanzi. In the first three quarters today, he completed 10 of 23 passes for 160 yards with five interceptions (four in the third quarter) and no touchdowns. Iowa needed only 24 seconds to score twice in the quarter.

In the fourth quarter, he's 2-for-2 for 158 yards and two touchdowns, as Iowa took its first lead at 28-24. Wideouts Marvin McNutt and Derrell Johnson-Koulianos deserve most of the credit, as both players are having incredible games.

Indiana looks finished as Ben Chappell just threw an interception to cornerback Shaun Prater.

Iowa has outscored its opponents 86-38 in the final quarter this season.

Tags:

Indiana Hoosiers, Iowa Hawkeyes, Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Ben Chappell, Marvin McNutt, Ricky Stanzi, Shaun Prater, Hoosiers-Hawkeyes 103109

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