Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) fumbles the ball for a turnover against Nebraska defensive end Freedom Akinmoladun (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Jordan Canzeri broke long touchdown runs on back-to-back series in the third quarter, and No. 3 Iowa completed its first perfect regular season in 93 years with a 28-20 victory over Nebraska on Friday.
The Hawkeyes (12-0, 8-0, No. 4 CFP) were far from dominant but good enough against the sloppy Cornhuskers (5-7, 3-5) on a raw afternoon. As one of two remaining unbeaten teams, they'll head to next week's Big Ten championship game in the middle of the College Football Playoff race.
Canzeri ran off left tackle two straight times for two touchdowns, the first one going 29 yards and the second 68 yards for a 28-17 lead. Canzeri finished with 140 yards on 17 carries.
Iowa picked off Tommy Armstrong Jr. four times, with defensive end Parker Hesse returning one 4 yards for the Hawkeyes' fourth interception for a touchdown this season.
The Huskers needed a win to assure bowl eligibility.
Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri (33) breaks a tackle by Nebraska linebacker Chris Weber (49) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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Iowa linebacker Parker Hesse (40) scores a touchdown after intercepting a throw by Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) throws the ball away under pressure from Iowa defensive back Miles Taylor (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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Iowa defensive back Desmond King (14) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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Iowa tight end George Kittle (46) celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) throws before an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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Nebraska head coach Mike Riley, right, and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meet at the 50 yard line before an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) throws before an NCAA college football game against Iowa in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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