LINCOLN, Neb. — Emmett Johnson rolled to a career-high rushing total against Iowa , and it didn’t matter.

Because the big-ticket quarterback delivered a big regular-season finish for the Hawkeyes.

Mark Gronowski led Iowa on five long touchdown drives, helping turn a choppy start into a resounding 40-16 Black Friday domination against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.

Thinking back to the past three Iowa-Nebraska matchups, in particular, provides an appreciation for what Gronowski meant to the Hawkeyes in this Nov. 28 matchup.

In 2022, Iowa turned to Alex Padilla after a first-quarter injury to three-year starter Spencer Petras. Iowa lost that game, 24-17. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

In 2023 and 2024, Iowa had almost no offense behind

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