Mark Gronowski helps Iowa extend winning streak with 41-3 victory over Minnesota

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- , Mark Gronowski ran for a touchdown and threw for another as Iowa defeated Minnesota 41-3 on Saturday. It was the third consecutive win for the Hawkeyes (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten), who became bowl eligible. Iowa had rushing, passing, defensive and special teams touchdowns in the first half, building a 31-0 halftime lead. “We really wanted to get after them,” Gronowski said. “That's just great complementary football.” Said Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz: “All three phases really did a great job, especially in that first half, playing off each other and doing a great job,” Gronowski had a 2-yard touchdown run on the opening possession of the game; his 11th of the season. Drew Stevens had a 34-yard field goal to increase Iowa’s lead to 10-0, then Zach Lutmer returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown to give the Hawkeyes a 17-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.