It has been an ugly game so far at Kinnick Stadium, where Iowa leads Minnesota 9-0 at halftime.
Hawkeyes freshman quarterback James Vandenberg struggled a bit in the first 30 minutes after looking sharp last week at Ohio Stadium. Vandenberg threw a pick and had only 74 passing yards in the first half. He's getting help from running back Adam Robinson, who continues to produce just weeks after a high ankle sprain. I'm continually impressed by A-Rob this season.
While Vandenberg hasn't been great, Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber has been worse. Weber's puzzling season has continued with an interception and a fumble (Minnesota recovered). The junior completed just 5 of 13 attempts in the first half. Will we see more of MarQueis Gray after the break? Minnesota's offense certainly needs a jump start.
Iowa could be 30 minutes away from a BCS at-large berth.
Hawkeyes freshman quarterback James Vandenberg struggled a bit in the first 30 minutes after looking sharp last week at Ohio Stadium. Vandenberg threw a pick and had only 74 passing yards in the first half. He's getting help from running back Adam Robinson, who continues to produce just weeks after a high ankle sprain. I'm continually impressed by A-Rob this season.
While Vandenberg hasn't been great, Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber has been worse. Weber's puzzling season has continued with an interception and a fumble (Minnesota recovered). The junior completed just 5 of 13 attempts in the first half. Will we see more of MarQueis Gray after the break? Minnesota's offense certainly needs a jump start.
Iowa could be 30 minutes away from a BCS at-large berth.
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