Harden’s best game before Friday night came in Week 4, when he recorded 53 yards. He doubled that number and then some, running through the entire Hawkeyes defense. He was the key to success as the Bruins defeated charges as the worst running team in the Big Ten.

Quarterback Ethan Garbers started his night with two interceptions on the first two possessions, leading to the 10-0 deficit. He quickly recovered and threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns in response.

The defense was also on a business trip tonight. Two interceptions and a forced fumble by key players changed the game. Senior linebacker Carson Schwesinger earned not one, but two interceptions in the game. Before this game, he had never caught an interception.

Bruins kicker Mateen Bhaghani was also impressive in the win. He scored a 57-yard field goal in the first half for his career-long and second-longest in school history. He would later kick the go-ahead field goal in the fourth, which was the difference in the game.

This Bruins team is a very different group than the one that started the season 1-5. Playing four top 25 teams early on led to the preparation for this match. They fell by double digits early and understood they had the tools to pull it out.

Now just two wins away from bowl qualification, the Bruins are one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten with three straight wins. They celebrate this victory for 24 hours and get back to work in preparation for their date with the Washington Huskies on the road next week.

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