ncaaf Game Recap
Trojans Down Iowa 26-21 - Match Report
Makai Lemon inflicted damage on the Iowa secondary, receiving 153 yards as USC defeated the Hawkeyes 26-21 at United Airlines Field at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
USC won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -6.5-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 49.0.
King Miller rushed for 83 yards, while Bryan Jackson added 14 yards in the win. Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane added 153 and 65 receiving yards respectively.
Kamari Moulton rushed for 90 yards for Iowa, while Jaziun Patterson added 37 yards. Mark Gronowski threw for 132 yards for the Hawkeyes, while receivers DJ Vonnahme and Jacob Gill had 59 and 44 yards respectively.
Iowa was outgained by USC 360-320 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-17 by the Trojans.
USC lost the time of possession battle 30:44-29:16, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
USC looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Oregon. Iowa will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Michigan State.