Iowa defense scores twice, Hawkeyes beat Rutgers 27-10

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Published September 24, 2022 10:12 PM

By TOM CANAVAN
AP Sports Writer

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Cooper DeJean scored on a 45-yard interception return and Keavon Merriweather returned a fumble 30 yards for another first-half touchdown as Iowa beat Rutgers 27-10. Leshon Williams scored on a 2-yard run and Drew Stevens two field goals as the Hawkeyes (3-1, 1-0) handed Rutgers (3-1, 0-1) its 20th straight Big Ten Conference loss at home. Evan Simon threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Aron Cruickshank and Jude McAtamney kicked a 28-yard field goal for Rutgers, which was looking for its first 4-0 start since 2012.

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