After that, Iowa went with Brendan Sullivan at quarterback, which sparked the Hawkeyes’ offense. Against his former program, Sullivan finished the game 9-of-14 for 79 passing yards. He also added 41 yards on the ground and one rushing touchdown.

Iowa Hawkeyes football's decision to turn to Brendan Sullivan vs Northwestern was rewarded with the team's third 40-point game of the season.

When looking merely at the statistics, Sullivan’s influence appears meager at best. But no one can deny the impact he had on the game.