#16 Iowa vs Nebraska Highlights | College Football Week 13 | 2021 College Football Highlights

[@idesofmarch2368]

The sheer creativity Nebraska has in finding ways to lose games is astounding.

[@ronm6359]

Poor coaching

[@josephkool8411]

Can't help but feel bad for them. I hope they do good next year. Never should of joined the big 10 it's hurt their recruiting a lot

[@paulrosenberg707]

Isn’t it great

[@godli6063]

The greatest 3-9 team of all time. Absolutely outstanding how they lost by 9 or less all season

[@RhettMueller864]

They are the Detroit lions of college football

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

@@RhettMueller864 Nah Lions just blow. At least Nebraska has 3 wins.

[@mdinhawaii]

@@RhettMueller864 Come on now... the Jets of college football? Maybe. The Texans of college football? Perhaps. But, the Lions of college football... well, that's just mean.

[@5504berry]

The best 3 and 9 team? Sorry, no participation prizes in college football.

[@godli6063]

@@5504berry nobody’s giving them a participation prize, it’s just ironic they Keep the game close even tho they’re 3-9

[@putler965]

Nebraska always finds a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. As an aside, Iowa's first touchdown shouldn't have been called back.

[@AXNightmare-zb9rx]

He dropped the ball didn’t complete the catch

[@putler965]

@@AXNightmare-zb9rx Actually he did. He had possession and the ball only came out after he was already on the ground. The announcers had it right, the refs had it wrong.

[@ronm6359]

@@putler965 that’s right!

[@bellatordeveritas1638]

@@putler965 exactly

[@ronm6359]

@@putler965 Nebraska should have had two defensive players ejected in the first half. One due to an obvious targeting, the second an obvious striking an official. The striking an official got an unsportsmanlike call, but hitting and/or pushing an official is an automatic ejection. Why did he get to stay in the game?

[@hmmmyuup3669]

So good at almost beating teams, they could "almost" beat anybody...

[@desepps9008]

🤣🤣🤣

[@skylermummert24]

It’s almost like almost

[@bswann3469]

I think the N on their helmet stands for Not or Nearly

[@hmmmyuup3669]

@@bswann3469 no it stands for "Nevermind"

[@bswann3469]

@@hmmmyuup3669 OU fans say it stands for Norman

[@avian9033]

The most Nebraska way to lose: A blocked punt returned for a TD, at least 1 lost fumble, a safety, and to top it off they get our hopes up by almost going down to score with under 2 minutes just to throw a pick in the endzone. This was sad. See you all next year.

[@markasiala6355]

And the most Iowa way to win, their defense had to show the offense once again how to score TDs.

[@hmmmyuup3669]

@@markasiala6355 and Nebraska's special teams had to show the huskers how to lose once again.

[@prince_vibe_check3879]

@@hmmmyuup3669 I wonder how many times special times fucked something up this season?

[@idesofmarch2368]

@@prince_vibe_check3879 You'd need a calculator to come up with that one.

[@prince_vibe_check3879]

@@idesofmarch2368 yeah probably a super computer too.

[@vpimike2646]

Way to go Kirk! Your home boys from Pittsburgh are proud of you. Another great season, 10-2! We knew you were going to be a great football coach and you didn't disappoint. ☝️☝️☝️

[@ryamn2]

You didn't beat nebraska though bc nebraska beat nebraska

[@hifiman4562]

When you clutch defeat from the jaws of victory.

[@derekwhite9932]

This

[@Yyyyyy5]

When the officials help you by taking an opponents touchdown.

[@skylermummert24]

@@Yyyyyy5 dude it was literally refs vs Iowa the first half smh I know you’re a hawk fan like me just saying how I feel lol

[@Yyyyyy5]

@@skylermummert24 yep I agree. But I’m I’ll just sit back with my 🍿 and listen to how they almost had it like every game.

[@skylermummert24]

@@Yyyyyy5 almost 😂😂 go hawks

[@DamonNomad82]

I lived in Lincoln in the mid to late 1990s. Let me tell you, being a non-Nebraska fan going to high school in Lincoln when Nebraska football was at its peak was a character-building experience, to say the least! I honestly feel bad for Frost, though. He's the first Nebraska coach I liked since Osborne, and I really wanted him to succeed.

[@yogi7860]

Like watching the Bengals... if the game was 3 quarters they'd have 4 Lombardi Trophys by now.

[@skylermummert24]

You mean Vikings, lead every game this year into the 4th lose all games by a fg or less

[@SirEggscellent]

@@skylermummert24 No for the Bengals it’s almost always been this way. Although the Vikings are the choke artists of the NFL when it comes to the postseason Lol. Any hardcore football fan knows this.

[@joeheid4757]

Thanks Wheels!!!! Nice comeback Iowa!!

[@jstape740]

Iowa's kicker needs the gameball

[@AXNightmare-zb9rx]

Nah the refs do

[@jackswanson8326]

@@AXNightmare-zb9rx missed Nebraska holding all game

[@SirEggscellent]

@@AXNightmare-zb9rx You’re ignorant.

[@jimbrown2604]

If Nebraska was leading YouNameIt University by 35 points with 2:00 left in the game, Nebraska would find a way to lose. Trailing Nebraska late in the 4th quarter must be the most confident feeling in the world.

[@mdinhawaii]

Unfortunately, that ignominious stat goes to the ingrown toenail of College Football... the Arkansas Razorbacks (or their NFL counterpart, the Washington R-words)!

[@himhim3344]

@@mdinhawaii R e d s k i n s

[@mdinhawaii]

@@himhim3344 Point taken... Let's go Brandon!!!

[@skylermummert24]

It’s like watching the Minnesota Vikings, glad I’m a Hawkeye fan

[@tanyaclipper4140]

#1. We've never beat a ranked opponent in the Frost era. #2. We haven't smelled a bowl game in the Frost era. #3. The Frost era has been 4 years and counting. #4. If we fire him we'll have to fork out 20 million.. great deal making.. #5. Our starting QB has the most turnover"s in FBS history.. and he wants him back for a 5th year.. WTH For??????

[@curtisschultz661]

HUSKERS have 20mil...and they better fire him tomorrow!

[@jizzyjake6783]

So he can smash his record next year

[@nicKo769]

Tom Osborne era?

[@tanyaclipper4140]

@@nicKo769 two completely different era's

[@gauravagochiya4218]

At least after October 1st, his buyout is reduced to only $7.5 million?

[@zumadude1879]

Iowa and Nebraska are 2 teams that just make you scratch your head. Nebraska has been so competitive all year, yet they're 3-9. Iowa is 10-2, ranked 16 in the nation, and still struggles against everybody. These 2 teams could easily have reversed records right now. BTW, I definitely 2nd Wheel's recommendation for College Baseball.

[@jamerson4051]

Phil parker has saved hawk nation so many times! Love the Hawks!

[@ronm6359]

Reversed records? You’re crazy. You have frosty the snowman as coach, he’s melted.

[@bellatordeveritas1638]

You've obviously never watched iowa football. This how they always look.

[@MGAF688]

Thanks a lot Nebraska. Minnesota really needed you to come through with a 15-point lead. But you made sure that the memory of the Atlanta Falcons ala Super Bowl LI is not forgotten.

[@WolverineDevotee]

You would’ve got smoked and we would’ve got to parade the Jug around Indy. Be thankful.

[@jamescox5638]

@@WolverineDevotee oh it would have been Even worse if it was Minni instead of Iowa. I don't think they know how hard UoM was going at that point lol. Btw love your videos dude

[@lukeu5913]

Nebraska fans were sure chirping in the first half. By the time the game was over, didn't hear much lol so much fun to be there and see the smiles erode in person

[@Yochillitsthatserious]

The Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan state, and this game were all very well within reach for Nebraska. Hold y’all head up I’m sure you’ll do better next year

[@GeauxTigers7189]

Nebraska is the best 3-9 team in the history of college football

[@jstall55]

truth bro

[@miltonsmith974]

That's like bragging that you're the tallest Hobbit.

[@chaschas3199]

Congratulations.

[@rifatsufi1608]

y'all deserve that!!

[@derhund6126]

@@rifatsufi1608 deserve what? How many championships does your team have?

[@johnsteward132]

Thanks Wheels for ALL the highlights. It is appreciated!

[@GraphicManComics]

Thank you Wheels, for not putting spoilers in the title. I very much enjoy seeing these highlights and being surprised at the endings. Much appreciated. I've subscribed.

[@qkn-xc1qd]

Nebraska. the mother of all the 3 wins team.

[@lonewolfx499]

When I applied to Nebraska, I already knew their football team was bad. This season was on a whole different level. We could not play in the second half ever. Although we put up lots of battles against ranked opponents, we just couldn't finish what we started.

[@NolanHawkeyeAnthony]

Go Hawks!!! Two 10 win seasons in three years. At the end of the day winning is what matters. Not almost. Great game by both teams

[@ryamn2]

Bruh you didn't beat nebraska, nebraska beat nebraska

[@kristensands4934]

@Ryan True thanks for backing us up

[@jamescox5638]

@@ryamn2 true but Nebraska has been beaten Nebraska all year. Tbh I know a lot of you guys like to use the word almost but when it happens like this it's just a bad team doing bad team things. Doesn't matter if it's by 1 point or 30. If you split all of your "almost" wins your still a 7-5 team at best and again that's just a bad team. Stop this idea that Nebraska is some world beater team that just got a streak of bad luck. That's not what happened. Your team is just bad and had been bad for years now. Just except that fact like the rest of the bad teams like the northwesterns, Rutgers and Maryland's of the world.

[@cameronlapage7386]

It was great to see the Hawkeyes face the Atlanta Falcons today.

[@Gussa1]

lmao

[@MrAwsomenoob]

If Nebraska is the falcons, what NFL team would Iowa be?

[@cameronlapage7386]

@@MrAwsomenoob The Steelers from last year. We started out with a undefeated streak and high hopes, ignored the obvious cracks in our armor, lost consecutive matches in poor fashion but managed to meander into a conference division title thanks to another team beating the obvious contender. We then got (even more) spectacularly destroyed in the postseason.

[@MrAwsomenoob]

@@cameronlapage7386 yeah that's fair....

[@kurtsloop2462]

You can tell that Martinez taught Smothers everything he needed to know about how to play in the 4th quarter

[@jeorgewatson]

what happened to Martinez?

[@micahman2796]

@@jeorgewatson shoulder injury/surgery I believe

[@EzeAsuoha]

@@jeorgewatson broken jaw and sprained ankle

[@ronm6359]

Poor coaching. I’m glad you didn’t fire frosty the snowman.

[@ThePetesBeat]

you are bad for this... but i love it

[@bstar49]

Hey wheels thanks for the highlights your the best!

[@ericc2083]

Hey...it's Nebraska. Outside of that state, who cares? Enjoy that nice, long tropical winter. A 4-8 2022 season is right around the corner!

[@dude999642]

Looking at how CLOSE the scores are between the Huskers and their opponents each week, the Huskers are the best 3 - 9 team of all time. They make a legitimate game out of most of their games, even against ranked opponents. Just goes to show the incredible PARITY in the college football today. I bet Tom Osborne would have never dreamed his school would be in the Big 10 and with a 3 and 9 record on the year.

[@tomsauer3830]

Blocked punt was the key. From Iowa, so glad for win, but think Nebraska is on way back.

[@elifield7149]

They said that when the joined the big ten.

[@skylermummert24]

I think they regret coming to the big ten😂

[@ilikecheeseburger42]

no we're glad we got out of the BIG 12 mess with Texas and Oklahoma, as did other teams like Missouri and Texas A&M.

[@skylermummert24]

@@ilikecheeseburger42 😂😂you lose against them and big ten teams when will you ever be relevant again

[@ilikecheeseburger42]

The big 12 was more like the BIG Texas, the big 12 did whatever it could to make Texas happy so obviously we don't regret leaving that conference.

[@kingdomthinker9794]

Don't give up on your boy Frost just yet. I got a good feeling those Cornhuskers are going to be real good next year. And this is coming from a Wolverine fan.

[@thouston7]

Solich is shaking his head, Pelini is laughing his ass off, and even Riley has a wry smile after this season

[@blakeboss1427]

Pelini couldn’t win a big game to save his life

[@curtisschultz661]

@@blakeboss1427 lol...so consecutive 10 win season's with bowl games to you isn't good enough but winning only 15 games in Four years is okay? Whatever...

[@polystrate1]

@@curtisschultz661 Pelini hit his ceiling. He got worse over time.

[@drnkinirish]

@@blakeboss1427 he could beat Iowa, though. And not lose to Illinois, Purdue, or any other of the Big Ten gimmes. Something all his predecessors have failed to do.

[@Zalis116]

At least Riley knew how to lose to Iowa by 20+ points and avoid getting fans' hopes up.

[@14JoeThompson]

Love watching your recaps! Thanks!!!

[@MrAwsomenoob]

The hawks are 10-2. Nebraska is beaten, the streak is held. All in all I'd say this was a good season 👌

[@HelloIamCloudy]

You’re not done yet -Michigan fan

[@MrAwsomenoob]

@@HelloIamCloudy oh sorry, when I wrote this I wasn't sure if harbaugh was going to cancel the game like he did last year or not. See you guys Saturday!

[@martianxmartin9959]

2021 Nebraska is the “could’ve been” team.

[@DeathNote_96]

Woulda, coulda, shouda. At the end of day, Scott Frosty just flat out sucks.

[@danieltouchstone1944]

If Iowa's offense was as good as the rest of the team, they'd be undefeated still. If they were rated on a video game: special teams-A defense-A offense-D+ lol

[@nevermindme8922]

Nebraska imploding in the fourth quarter right on que

[@bradsmith2661]

There’s gotta be some curse a witch put on Nebraska’s football team. I’ve never seen a team that loses in this fashion as consistently as them.

[@noahgoldapp1462]

It’s the curse of Bo Pelini, they haven’t beaten Iowa since they fired him after a win.

[@skylermummert24]

It’s frost, he can’t finish a game

[@sachinbsehgal]

How many times in this game did they show or talk about Scott Frost lol it’s literally meme worthy, every other comment was Scott frost this or that 🤣🤣🤣

[@765lbsquat]

1-8 in conference play and not outscored. We will never see that in the history of college football

[@prince_vibe_check3879]

how tho?

[@1outta330]

The one win they got they must've blew em out lol

[@DevsateMe]

They got outscored in all but one game tho haha

[@Jesussaidhewillreturn]

so glad

[@EzeAsuoha]

@@1outta330 yea it was. It was a home against Northwestern, the 1st game i ever went to.

[@kristensands4934]

As someone who lives in Nebraska and is a huskers fan may I just say………I think we r the underdogs of collage football

[@Methxdz]

14:49 the duck is wrong with that kid #53

[@llcooljay520]

I still can’t get over how BS that TD reversal was.

[@jlwilliams]

Replay camera was located in Scott Frost's hip pocket...

[@AXNightmare-zb9rx]

@@jlwilliams what are you serious? He dropped the ball and the refs called bogus penalties on us all game and missed blatant called on Iowa all afternoon

[@jackswanson8326]

@@AXNightmare-zb9rx Nebraska held the whole game and got away with it

[@nuttinbedder2do70]

@@jackswanson8326 agreed Nebraska held the entire game.

[@nuttinbedder2do70]

@@AXNightmare-zb9rx even announcers were befuddled by that call. Are you sure you watched the same game?

[@AnthonyfromtheD]

Just seeing what were up against... GO BLUE

[@chenglee4651]

Nebraska bettors at middle of 3rd quarter: "Bruh, easy money" End of the game: "F*cking Nebraska"

[@castlebravoproductions1891]

As an NE fan, I’m shocked we didn’t lose by more than 9 points all year. I can tell Scott Frost is getting things turned around in Lincoln. It’ll take a while, but we’ll eventually get to a bowl

[@rydermanske3275]

So now comes the question start Smothers cause he is smarter and knows what to do with the ball before the snap and only a few timely mistakes or the veteran in Adrian Martinez?

[@nolanleonard06]

Martinez is done now pretty sure and Nebraska is too because they aren't bowl eligible

[@jessstape4742]

Logan for sure

[@jonathanthechristian5558]

My money is on both depending on the game/quarter/and performance that day.

[@dakotaslim]

Iowa fan who has never been sold on Martinez. Logan is your guy. You guys easily could have won 7-8 games this year. Good luck next year.

[@jackswanson8326]

@@dakotaslim I’d take Martinez as a transfer to Iowa

[@MGAF688]

In 9 Big 10 games, Nebraska scored 237 points. It also gave up 237 points. One would assume Nebraska went 4-5 or 5-4 or perhaps 3-6 or 6-3. It would be impossible to go 9-0 or 0-9. It would be very improbable to go 2-7 or 7-2. It would be practically impossible to go 1-8 or 8-1. Yet somehow, they managed to go 1-8.

[@josephkool8411]

I remember when you guys loved and supported your team no matter what

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Thank Christ Iowa has a kicker... Let's go Minnesota!

[@atribecalledlen3567]

Can Iowa make the rose bowl if they make it to the big 10 championship game?

[@skylermummert24]

I hope the Vikings pick up shudak

[@Sigledriceman]

@@atribecalledlen3567 yes theyll make the rose bowl if they win the big10

[@realguy5066]

Nebraska: SHUDDA NEVER LEFT THE BIG 12 !!

[@ilikecheeseburger42]

actually we should of, did you see the mess that Texas and Oklahoma created. We had to get out of that mess.

[@drnkinirish]

The Big XII is a dumpster fire and is only getting worse with their breadwinners bailing for the SEC.

[@gregj831]

Somehow or someway, the Iowa Hawkeyes made Nebraska cry.

[@9yearsols7191]

Bruh this funny how when I saw this it when I got on youtube

[@michaelhasse2568]

Nebraska might be the best 3 win team ever, they play every team tough but barely lose each game

[@tyrodtaylor4405]

Pottebaum lowkey heisman favourite

[@eshuorishas9987]

A loss in true Nebraska fashion.

[@drecula25]

Man we can't catch a break.. Our time is coming. GBR

[@skylermummert24]

Maybe next year Scott frost is a bust for you much respect for 3 good quarters

[@butterbarn5310]

did you not say this after last year? or the year before that. what about the year before that.

[@andoionmalvon5328]

@@butterbarn5310 Broken record at this point if you ask me.

[@ThunderPants13]

This Nebraska team is physically talented but mentally fragile. As soon as the punt was blocked and returned for a td, they knew they were going to lose. Good teams don't react that way to adversity.

[@quieneselpatron790]

Man those partial eligibilities...

[@Monaayy29]

I knew when the block punt happened that Nebraska was screwed.

[@frankbrower1375]

everyone watching did

[@kjwdog7453]

Fun fact Nebraska beat a below average fcs team, a below average Mac team, and a 3 win northwestern team. Those are their only wins. I don’t know how Nebraska fans think their team is close to being good.

[@Jason-er1vf]

#1 lesson from today: Never Sleep On Iowa

[@michaelbradley9178]

8:53 ... #27 got all the smoke!

[@mdinhawaii]

HAHA! No doubt... that dude got clobbered!

[@KG-et7lq]

A martinez would be proud

[@hmmmyuup3669]

I'm glad smothers has such a great mentor.

[@t.u.6178]

🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤GREAT COMEBACK 🖤💛GO HAWKS

[@jaylou7883]

Damn Nebraska

[@90710harborcity]

Scott Frost the QB vs Scott Frost the HC " Good Times" " Bad Times"

[@dcspace9353]

What a great loss.

[@nollm23]

Happy Scott Frost Day

[@antihero7186]

Worst officiating ever 🤣 but the good guys won in the end.

[@skylermummert24]

You’re correct I don’t like to be that guy but the refs did not like Iowa in the first half, go hawks

[@nicKo769]

I believe Nebraska will win this year

[@TheCream14]

And Frost gets to stay next year?!! . . . . .

[@billymiller4719]

Nebraska is the best worst team I have ever seen

[@hteadx]

Watching highlights is the best way to watch Iowa football! Because if you watch a full game you'll develop narcolepsy...

[@staffryte951]

the first Iowa "touchdown" dude had complete control of the ball till after he went down that call should not have been reversed...and the Karma cost Nebraska the game

[@p.i.m.6008]

I am not as informative to college rules as NFL rules, but i do know all the way through is full control through the process and even when hitting the ground. The ball popped through his legs, he didnt have full control through the entire progression. I like the hawkeyes, but i try to be as fair as possible. Homie didnt keep the ball through the progressions. It was the right call

[@jaylou7883]

Im 2 minutes in to this I hope Nebraska won this game

[@toxined5691]

i’m sorry buddy it’s a rough year for us nebraska fans

[@henryhenry822]

Wins matter more than stats. Field goals count. Fake sell out records are dumb. Go hawks.

[@jonsmith9708]

Corn holers will be a big ten 10 player soon, coming from a Spartan

[@jserv9421]

Who was Martinez throwing to on that late pick? I saw noone even close to that area

[@elihorner6991]

Does Austin Allen not sound like a professional tight ends name lol

[@dude999642]

Instead of complementing Iowa on a fine victory, all the comments here are about bashing the Huskers.

[@Lucky138able]

Why don't we just bolt the heroes trophy down in Iowa city. Not like it's going anywhere any time soon.

[@melvinjohnson7033]

As usual the Huskers couldn't get out of their own way.

[@jpmartinez6608]

#5 from Nebraska is fast

[@ilikecheeseburger42]

yeah he's going to the NFL

[@bswann3469]

I noticed that so I looked up his 40 time and it says 4.38 so he's probably the fastest kid on the field in most games

[@EzeAsuoha]

Folded like origami

[@judespringer469]

Smothers took a big shot at 14:10

[@doubtedhawk3677]

Where are my gophers fans at

[@cubbie9499]

Nebraska finding a way to lose a game time after time

[@erichonecker1010]

Beating the bugeaters is just what Iowa does..

[@devinb6268]

Dam thats all i can say just dam

[@gabewatermelon526]

This sounds like video game A.I. commentary lol

[@Dustomatic]

Nebraska is 1-8 in conference play. They have an even point differential. What in the actual fuck?

[@dude999642]

Whatever the OPPOSITE of "Sooner Magic" is, Nebraska has THAT!

[@jacobpaas2913]

Man this Nebraska team could easily have 8 or 9 wins if they learned to close games.

[@jstape740]

Watching Nebraska celebrate after their first touchdown..calm down. Y'all are 3-9 EDIT: 3-10.. After blowing a 21-6 lead.

[@dirtbag_8132]

Your edit is wrong. They are now 3-9. They were 3-8, going into the game. College football has a 12 game regular season.

[@bigoldinosaur]

Iowa has better corn and a better football team...GO HAWKEYES!!!

[@ThankGodImBlack370]

Well Nebraska you still have Terrance Crawford

[@cubbie9499]

If I was kirk I'd be looking In transfer portal for a qb and tight end

[@dakotaslim]

QB without a doubt. Maybe some O linemen.

[@jackswanson8326]

QB and some pass rushers

[@richardneu5852]

See a lot of comments on the number of National Championships. If you look at College football history Iowa has 5 National Championships.

[@Majesticplays3]

I was at da game I was one of the recruits yea Dey sold dis game

[@youtubesucks7384]

You score 1 offensive touchdown all day and still win 28 to 21. Wow! 🤣🤣🤣

[@antihero7186]

Wait that isn’t normal? Go Hawks!

[@himhim3344]

They scored 2 but the refs stole one back

[@frankbrower1375]

Yep. Thanks!

[@kalvinbaber5484]

👀

[@scottsands4013]

Well, it is against Nebraska, you don't have to play your best game to get a W in Lincoln