Leistikow's 5 thoughts from Iowa football's 40-16 pounding of Nebraska

Iowa's football team concluded its regular season with a 40-16 victory over Nebraska at Memorial Stadium, led by quarterback Mark Gronowski. Gronowski orchestrated five long touchdown drives, showcasing Iowa's offensive capabilities despite a strong performance from Nebraska's Emmett Johnson, who rushed for 217 yards. The win marks Iowa's tenth victory over Nebraska in the last 11 meetings and their seventh consecutive win at Memorial Stadium. Iowa, finishing the regular season at 8-4, is likely headed to the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida. The game highlighted Iowa's offensive line resilience, starting the same five players throughout the season, a feat last accomplished by the Hawkeyes in 2013. Special teams played a crucial role, with Kaden Wetjen providing significant returns. Defensively, Iowa adjusted to the absence of key players TJ Hall and Koen Entringer, with backups stepping up effectively. The Hawkeyes now await a bowl invitation, which is expected