IOWA CITY — So close, yet so far away from a riveting upset.

That was the Iowa football reality in this epic Week 5 showdown against No. 12 Indiana. The Hawkeyes had several opportunities to deliver a stunner inside raucous Kinnick Stadium, but the Hoosiers showed why they’re one of college football’s hottest squads with a 20-15 win in the final minutes. In doing so, Indiana secured its first win in Iowa City since 2007.

Per usual, there were noteworthy numbers all over the final assessment. Here are five figures that told the story of Iowa’s upset bid that ultimately ended in disappointment.

11 ... as in Iowa’s losing streak against ranked teams balloons to 11.

The pregame vibes indicated this one had a chance to unfold like the 2021 Penn State game, a showdown Iowa pulled out l

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