After taking a 21-7 lead in the second quarter, Iowa was outscored 19-0 to close the game. The Hawkeyes blew the 14-point cushion on their way to a 26-21 loss to USC, adding to what has been a season defined by frustratingly slim margins.

The Hawkeyes' offense nearly pulled off another late-game drive, but it was a third-quarter sequence that really was costly in a loss at USC.

No. 17 USC recorded a statement win with a 26-21 victory over No. 21 Iowa at home. The Trojans held the Hawkeyes scoreless in the second half and erased an early 21-7 deficit to move to 8-2 (6-1 Big Ten). USC was powered by another big performance from star wide receiver Makai Lemon, who finished with 10 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown.

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