No. 18 Iowa’s defense silences No. 17 Indiana, 34-6
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Sept. 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Riley Moss returned two first-half interceptions for touchdowns and No. 18 Iowa opened the season Saturday with an 34-6 win over No. 17 Indiana.
Iowa intercepted quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. three times and held the Hoosiers to two field goals.
Moss returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown on Indiana’s third offensive play to give Iowa a 14-0 lead. He added a 55-yard interception for a touchdown in the second quarter for a 28-3 lead.