IOWA CITY, Iowa(AP) — 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 interceptio

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