2016 Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinal 45, Iowa Hawkeyes 16

Iowa safety Desmond King upends Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa safety Desmond King upends Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa defensive end Matt Nelson hits Stanford Bryce Love on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa wide Matt VandeBerg pulls in a touchdown reception against Stanford receiver on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa linebacker Bo Bower, right, celebrates with defensive end Parker Hesse after a defensive stop against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

A Hawkeye fan holds up a sign despite the Hawkeyes' lopsided score to Stanford to start the third quarter on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey runs the ball against Iowa's defense on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan drops back to pass the ball against Iowa on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford center Graham Shuler points out Iowa's defense in the fourth quarter on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford running back Remound Wright runs the ball as he is pursued by Iowa defensive back Jordan Lomax on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard hands the ball off to running back Akrum Wadley against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard is hit by Stanford linebacker Sam Shober in the fourth quarter on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard is hit by Stanford defensive tackle Solomon Thomas in the fourth quarter on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey tries to get around Iowa's Cole Fisher on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey is stopped by Iowa's Cole Fisher on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey is hugged by coach David Shaw in the fourth quarter against Iowa on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford safety Denzel Franklin celebrates against Iowa on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa Hawkeye football fans are among the first to find their seats prior to kickoff against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa fans tailgate in the parking lot on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa fans tailgate in the parking lot on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa fans tailgate in the parking lot on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa and Stanford fans fill the stadium on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa and Stanford fans fill the stadium on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa and Stanford fans fill the stadium on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, as fireworks are shot off at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

The Iowa Hawkeyes marching band performs prior to kickoff against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Members of the Iowa Hawkeye football team take the field prior to kickoff against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa fans hold up a sign during the game against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg runs the ball after pulling in a reception against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg runs the ball after pulling in a reception against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey runs a punt return for a touchdown against Iowa on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr., runs the ball against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr., runs the ball against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr., runs the ball against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey turned out to be a nightmare for Iowa in the first half on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs the ball against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs the ball against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley is caught by Stanford linebacker Blake Martinez on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard looks downfield against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard loses his helmet as he is hit by Stanford linebacker Peter Kalambayi on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard lost his helmet after being hit by Stanford linebacker Peter Kalambayi on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse hits Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan as teammate Nate Meier comes in to offer help on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

A Stanford fan reaches out to grab running back Christian McCaffrey after McCaffrey scored the first touchdown of the game against Iowa on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Members of the Iowa Hawkeye football team take the field prior to kickoff against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard grimaces after being hit hard early in the first quarter against Stanford on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey, right, scores against Iowa during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey, right, scors past Iowa linebacker Bo Bower during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz reacts as Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey scores during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Iowa Hawkeyes running back LeShun Daniels Jr. (29) runs against Stanford Cardinal safety Dallas Lloyd (29) during the second quarter in the 2016 Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) drops back to pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the second quarter in the 2016 Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey, left, runs around Iowa defensive back Jordan Lomax during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Stanford cornerback Quenton Meeks scores against Iowa during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey, left, runs past Iowa defensive back Jordan Lomax during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Devon Cajuste (89) attempts to catch against Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Joshua Jackson (15) during the first quarter in the 2016 Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan scores against Iowa during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) AP

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey scores against Iowa during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) AP

Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) runs against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first quarter in the 2016 Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

Stanford safety Dallas Lloyd, right, tackles Iowa running back Derrick Mitchell Jr., left, during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Stanford Cardinal cornerback Ronnie Harris (21) defends against Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tevaun Smith (4) during the first quarter in the 2016 Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) runs for a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first quarter in the 2016 Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan warms up before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

ESPN reporter Tom Rinaldi interviews Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz before the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Stanford Cardinal in the 2016 Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

Detail view of tickets before the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Stanford Cardinal in the 2016 Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

Fans wait to enter the Rose Bowl before the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Stanford Cardinal in the 2016 Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

The Iowa Hawkeyes walk onto the field to face the Stanford Cardinal in the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts on the sideline as the Hawkeyes trail the Stanford Cardinal in the first half of the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Quarterback C.J. Beathard #16 of the Iowa Hawkeyes loses his helmet during a run in the first half against the Stanford Cardinal in the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Getty Images

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard, right, is sacked by Stanford defensive end Aziz Shittu during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Christian McCaffrey of the Stanford Cardinal runs past Joshua Jackson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half of the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Marshall Koehn of the Iowa Hawkeyes kicks a field goal in the third quarter against the Stanford Cardinal in the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Christian McCaffrey of the Stanford Cardinal runs into the end zone after scoring a touchdown followed by Ben Niemann #44 of the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first quarter of the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Tevaun Smith of the Iowa Hawkeyes misses a pass under pressure from Ronnie Harris #21 of the Stanford Cardinal in the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Quarterback C.J. Beathard of the Iowa Hawkeyes is helped up by a teammate in the first half against the Stanford Cardinal 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Henry Krieger Coble of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs against the Stanford Cardinal in the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Quarterback C.J. Beathard of the Iowa Hawkeyes is tackled by Peter Kalambayi #34 of the Stanford Cardinal in the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Members on the Iowa team sit on the bench during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Stanford, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

A dejected Iowa defensive back Kevin Ward walks on the sidelines during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Stanford, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Matt VandeBerg of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs into the end zone past Kodi Whitfield #5 of the Stanford Cardinal in the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes speaks to Matt VandeBerg #89 of the Iowa Hawkeyes after VandeBerg's 39-yard touchdown reception in the second half against the Stanford Cardinal in the 102nd Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2016 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Getty Images

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz runs off the field after the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Members of the Iowa team walk off the field after their loss against Stanford during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. AP

Stanford Cardinal head coach David Shaw celebrates with the Rose Bowl Game Trophy after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2016 Rose Bowl. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports