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Wadley rushes for 170 yards and Iowa tops Purdue 49-35

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October 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Iowa scored touchdowns on five of its six opening-half possessions and defeated Purdue 49-35 on Saturday, winning its school-record ninth consecutive road game. The Hawkeyes (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) broke the former school record of eight consecutive road victories set from 1920-23. Of the nine consecutive road triumphs, eight have been against Big Ten opponents.

Iowa, 3-0 this season in Big Ten road games, completely dominated the first two quarters, running 41 plays for 397 yards, successfully converting 7 of 8 third-down opportunities.

Iowa hosts Wisconsin next Saturday.