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Iowa rolls past Indiana 45-29

By WTOP Staff

LUKE MEREDITH
AP Sports Writer

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Jake Rudock threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns and Iowa rolled past Indiana 45-29 on Saturday for its third straight win.

Mark Weisman had a pair of short TD runs for the Hawkeyes (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten), who scored all but seven of their points in the first half.

Iowa scored 28 points in the first quarter — surpassing its total in each of its first four games against Power 5 school — and led by as much as 21.

Indiana pulled within 28-21, but Weisman closed the first half on a 1-yard TD run to give Iowa a 38-21 lead.

Tevin Coleman had 219 yards rushing for Indiana (3-3, 0-2), including TD runs of 83, 69 and 45 yards.

Hoosiers quarterback Nate Sudfeld left with an apparent injury in the first half and never returned.

Iowa insisted for weeks that it would rotate Rudock and C.J. Beathard in an effort to jumpstart its offense.

Rudock forced the coaching staff’s hand though, completing 9 of his first 11 passes and helping Iowa to its highest-scoring half in nine years.

Indiana’s terrible defense helped, too.

Beathard played just one series in the first half and went 0 for 2 passing. He also led a scoring drive in the fourth quarter and finished 2 of 5 for 9 yards.

But even Rudock’s performance was overshadowed by one of the wackier first halves in Iowa history.

Iowa had neither scored nor allowed more than 24 points in a matchup with a fellow Power 5 school all season.

But the Hawkeyes and Hoosiers combined for seven touchdowns — including three one-play drives — in less than 20 minutes.

Rudock opened the scoring with a 12-yard TD pass to Jake Duzey. Iowa’s Desmond King took his first career interception back 35 yards for a touchdown, putting Iowa up by 14 just 64 seconds later.

Rudock then silenced critics who questioned his ability to throw the long ball, finding Damond Powell for a 72-yard TD and a 21-0 lead.

A short run by Coleman then gave way to three plays that gained a combined 205 yards.

Coleman slipped through a few blocks and bolted 83 yards for a touchdown, the longest of his career. Iowa answered with a 60-yard sweep from Jonathan Parker to make it 28-7. Sudfeld responded with a 62-yard pass to Shane Wynn, and Nick Stoner’s 13-yard TD grab pulled Indiana within 28-14.

Sudfeld’s subsequent departure didn’t matter much at first.

Coleman ran for a 45-yard touchdown on freshman quarterback Chris Covington’s first snap.

But Covington only made the switch from linebacker to quarterback in preseason camp, and the Hawkeyes soon realized that they didn’t need to worry about him beating them with his arm.

Covington finished just 3 of 12 passing for 31 yards and two picks, including a Jordan Lomax interception with 1:16 left that sealed it for Iowa.

The Hoosiers hung around in the second half, but Jordan Lomax’s interception with 1:16 left sealed it for Iowa.

The Hawkeyes are now tied with atop the Big Ten with Minnesota.

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Don’t Settle for Student Loans to Pay for Online Education

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Online college programs are becoming a more popular choice for prospective students, with one study finding that more than 6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2015. The popularity of these courses can be attributed in part to their flexibility with working adults' schedules, students' ability to progress more quickly through online programs and, oftentimes, cheaper tuition. [See 10 low-cost online bachelor's programs for out-of-state students.]Online degrees can be beneficial to many college students, but some studies have shown online learners complete their programs at lower rates than students at traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Individuals with student loans but no degree comprise two-thirds of defaulted borrowers. Though these numbers are not encouraging, just like for traditional programs, there are ways to reduce how much you'll need to borrow for an online program to ensure you won't become one of these statistics. Don't just settle on borrowing student loans to cover the whole cost of your program and living expenses. Instead, start thinking about how to cut costs and cover your balance in different ways, such as the following. -- Grants and scholarships: Even though you are taking an online course, you can still apply and receive grants and scholarships. But your first step should be to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA, which will allow you to receive a Pell Grant if your expected family contribution is low enough. The EFC criteria and award amounts are adjusted annually, but the 2017-2018 academic year awards range from $606 to $5,920, which could significantly lower the amount you borrow annually. Your next step is to apply for scholarships. You can start by checking online scholarship search engines, such as the Salt Scholarship Search, College Board's BigFuture and Peterson's. But don't forget to take advantage of local organizations and your school's financial aid office. Both may offer scholarships that you can't find with a national scholarship search. [Review these 10 sites to kick off your scholarship search.]For instance, organizations like the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus or the Rotary Club typically offer scholarships annually to local students. Just because you're going to school online doesn't mean you're ineligible. Visit your local library for scholarship listings, and ask around town. You might be surprised how many local organizations offer scholarships. While these scholarships typically aren't large, every little bit counts. Each dollar you receive in a scholarship is a dollar you don't have to borrow and pay interest on. -- Work-study: Another option for online students may be work-study awards. Not all students enrolled in online programs are eligible, but students at some schools -- including, for example, SUNY Empire State College and Liberty University -- are. Work-study awards are not given upfront like scholarships and grants. In most cases, they are an offer to earn up to the awarded amount if you secure an eligible work-study job. While there is a misconception that all work-study jobs must be on campus, students can work for off-campus, nonprofit or public employers as long as the work is in the public's interest. You may be able to work for a for-profit employer if the job is relevant to your course of study. No matter who the outside employer is, it will need to have an established agreement with your college for you to receive work-study funds. Remember, to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate. If you're not working toward a credential, Pell Grants and work-study won't be option, but you may still be able to take advantage of private scholarships -- just be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully. [Explore what to know about financial aid in online programs.]-- Pay as you go: One of the great benefits to enrolling online is the flexible schedule, which can allow you to complete your college coursework around your responsibilities. But prospective students often overlook using their part- or full-time job earnings as an option for paying for college. Almost 80 percent of college students in 2015 worked at least part time while attending classes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. By budgeting and thinking strategically about your college costs, you can likely reduce your dependence on student loans by paying a portion out of pocket. Many -- but not all -- online programs are less expensive than traditional programs and often have shorter payment periods. Six, eight or 10 weeks are common course durations. Because of the frequency of payments in an online setting, you may be well-placed to pay as you go and possibly avoid borrowing altogether. Attending college online and avoiding student loans may be challenging, but if you are willing to put in the effort, you can limit the amount you need to borrow. More from U.S. News Q&A: Understanding Student Loan Discharge Eligibility Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers
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