Iowa holds off Northern Iowa 31-23

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Jake Rudock threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns and Iowa hung to beat Northern Iowa 31-23 on Saturday. Kevonte Martin-Manley added eight catches for the Hawkeyes (1-0), who survived despite allowing 203 yards receiving to Panthers running back David Johnson . Iowa moved ahead by eight with 6:50 left on a 12-yard touchdown reception from Rudock to Damond Powell . Greg Mabin 's late interception sealed the win for the Hawkeyes. Sawyer Kollmorgen had 380 yards passing for the Panthers (0-1), who fell to 1-16 against the rival Hawkeyes. The Panthers finished with a staggering 16 penalties for 128 yards. Iowa opened the second half with a slim 17-13 lead and in need of a boost on offense. Tevaun Smith provided it on a pair of spectacular plays -- then watched Johnson top him.