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Why money-down woes — offensively and defensively — start before third down for Huskers

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Northwestern linebacker Blake Gallagher (right) celebrates after tackling Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey during the second half in Evanston, Ill., on Nov. 7.

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Nebraska football head coach Scott Frost on Wednesday indicated a pair of key offensive players could return for the team's game against Iowa on Friday.  

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Photos: A history of the Nebraska-Iowa series

Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2018: Iowa 31, Nebraska 28

Nebraska tight end Jack Stoll dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, in November 2018.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2019: Iowa 27, Nebraska 24

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan (3) looks on as punter Colten Rastetter celebrates Duncan's game-winning field goal with 1 second to play, while Nebraska's Lamar Jackson watches Nov. 29, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2019: Iowa 27, Nebraska 24

Nebraska inside linebacker Collin Miller (left), cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (center) and head coach Scott Frost emerge from the tunnel against Iowa on Nov. 30, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2019: Iowa 27, Nebraska 24

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores on a kickoff return against Nebraska in the second quarter last season at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska has lost five straight to the Hawkeyes.

JUSTIN WAN, JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2019: Iowa 27, Nebraska 24

Nebraska cornerbacks Dicaprio Bootle (23) and Cam Taylor-Britt (5) trail Iowa running back Tyler Goodson during a 55-yard touchdown run in the first quarter Nov. 29, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2018: Iowa 31, Nebraska 28

Nebraska's Maurice Washington extends the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Iowa in November 2018 during the second half at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2017: Iowa 56, Nebraska 14

Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan (left) and Iowa defensive back Joshua Jackson fight for the ball that ends up an incomplete pass in third-quarter action in November 2017 at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2017: Iowa 56, Nebraska 14

Nebraska's Chris Weber (49), Carlos Davis and Alex Davis (22) stop Iowa punter Colten Rastetter (7) after a fumbled snap in the first quarter Friday at Memorial Stadium.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star

Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2016: Iowa 40, Nebraska 10

Nebraska wide receiver Brandon Reilly (87) leaps for a ball against Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder (37) during the second quarter on Nov. 25, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2016: Iowa 40, Nebraska 10

Iowa players celebrate with the Heroes Trophy after their 40-10 win over Nebraska on Nov. 25, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2015: Iowa 28, Nebraska 20

Nebraska defensive tackle Kevin Maurice (55) corrals both Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) and offensive lineman Jordan Walsh (65) in the first quarter on Nov. 27, 2015, at Memorial Stadium.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2015: Iowa 28, Nebraska 20

Nebraska safety Nathan Gerry (25) throws the bones at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 27, 2015.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2014: Nebraska 37, Iowa 34

Nebraska tight end Cethan Carter (11) completes a reception for a first down before being knocked out of bounds in the second quarter on Nov. 28, 2014, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2014: Nebraska 37, Iowa 34

Nebraska wide receiver Kenny Bell (80) celebrates the Huskers' 37-34 overtime win over Iowa with teammate Josh Mitchell on Nov. 28, 2014, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Lincoln Journal Star file photo

Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2014: Nebraska 37, Iowa 34

Nebraska players celebrate their win in overtime against Iowa with the Heroes Trophy on Nov. 28, 2014, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo

Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2013: Iowa 38, Nebraska 17

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini looks for answers during the fourth quarter of the Huskers' 2013 loss to Iowa at Memorial Stadium.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star file photo

Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2013: Iowa 38, Nebraska 17

Nebraska quarterback Ron Kellogg just gets a pass off as Iowa defensive lineman Louis Trinca-Pasat takes him down in second-quarter action at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 29, 2013.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2013: Iowa 38, Nebraska 17

Nebraska running back Imani Cross (32) tries to spin away from Iowa linebacker Christian Kirksey (20) and linebacker James Morris (44) in fourth-quarter action at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 29, 2013.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2012: Nebraska 13, Iowa 7

Nebraska safety Daimion Stafford (3) goes flying after a hit from Iowa tight end Henry Krieger Coble (80) following a third-quarter interception Nov. 23, 2012, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Looking on is Huskers cornerback Andrew Green (11).

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2012: Nebraska 13, Iowa 7

Nebraska's Eric Martin carries the Heroes Trophy off the field after the Huskers beat the Hawkeyes 13-7 to win the Heroes Game at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 23, 2012, in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2011: Nebraska 20, Iowa 7

Nebraska wide receiver Kenny Bell (80) is dragged down by Iowa defensive back Tanner Miller (5) on Nov. 25, 2011 at Memorial Stadium. Miller was flagged for a horse-collar tackle on the play.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2011: Nebraska 20, Iowa 7

Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah runs away from Iowa's Broderick Binns on Nov. 25, 2011, at Memorial Stadium.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2000: Nebraska 42, Iowa 13

Iowa quaterback Scott Mullen (18) is chased by Nebraska defender Mark Vedral during a game in 2000.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 2000: Nebraska 42, Iowa 13

Keyuo Craver of Nebraska breaks up a pass intended for Iowa wide receiver Kevin Kasper (left) in September 2000.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 1999: Nebraska 42, Iowa 7

Nebraska's Aaron Wills (81) celebrates after stopping Iowa in a 1999 game.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 1999: Nebraska 42, Iowa 7

Iowa's Kyle McCann is het by Nebraska's Eric Johnson (27) and Kyle Vanden Bosch in 1999.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 1982: Nebraska 42, Iowa 7

Nebraska's Mike Rozier looks for yardage against Iowa's grounded Ron Hawley in September 1982.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 1981: Iowa 10, Nebraska 7

Nebraska defensive back Rodney Lewis grabs an Iowa fumble in September 1981.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 1981: Iowa 10, Nebraska 7

Roger Craig of Nebraska is pulled down by Iowa's Lou King in September 1981, a game won by Iowa 10-7.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 1980: Nebraska 57, Iowa 0

Nebraska split end Todd Brown (29) gets past Iowa's George Person for a touchdown during the Huskers' 57-0 win in September 1980 at Memorial Stadium.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 1980: Nebraska 57, Iowa 0

Nebraska's Andra Franklin looks for yardage against Iowa in September 1980 at Memorial Stadium.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 1979: Nebraska 24, Iowa 21

Nebraska safety Russell Gary corrals Iowa running back Dennis Mosley in September 1979.

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Huskers vs. Hawkeyes, 1979: Nebraska 24, Iowa 21

Nebraska's Craig Johnson runs for a touchdown against Iowa in September 1979.

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Reach Clark Grell at 402-473-2639 or cgrell@journalstar.com. On Twitter at @LJSSportsGrell.

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