Iowa football Game Report: Hawkeyes 44, Iowa State 41; OT

PLAY OF THE GAME

The Setup

— The Hawkeyes trailed Iowa State 38-31 with about 1:25 left in the game. Iowa marched from its 25 to ISU's 46.

First-and-10 and ... We interrupt this game for an unannounced showing of 'The Matrix.'

You know, the movie with Keanu Reeves dodging bullets. Only that wasn't Keanu Reeves.

But it was Akrum Wadley dodging bullets.

What Happened

— Iowa QB Nate Stanley went through his progressions and came down to the check down, which was Wadley, who ran a drag route with Iowa State linebacker Joel Lanning trailing him.

Wadley caught it and left Lanning swiping at his heels.

Next.

Safety Lawrence White got his arms around Wadley's waist. No go.

Next.

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley threw a key block along Iowa's sideline. Wadley followed that and hurdled the Iowa State defender.

Next.

Inside the 10, ISU safety Evrett Edwards squared up to Wadley. Remember last week when Wadley lowered his shoulder and finished a big 23-yard run? Same.

Wadley lowered his should and finished the run. First, there was a stop move that gave him an angle on Edwards.

Touchdown.

The Results

— Wadley scored with 1:09 left, tying the game 38-38.

Wadley finished with 190 yards from scrimmage on 32 touches, including a career-high 28 carries.

Words don't do this one justice. Roll the credits and get thee to a link of this highlight.

-Marc Morehouse