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Drew Appel, 26, (left), Emily Smith, 25, AJ Appel, 28, Dani Appel, 32, and Randi Dilly, 23, of Minneapolis, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Reed Wolfe, 16, (left), Drew Wolfe, 14, Kellen McGaffin, 8, Jack Wolfe, 8, and Avery McGaffin, 10, of Iowa City, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Eric, 42, (left), and Clark Nelson, 10, of Brooklyn, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Lisa Costolo, 50, (left), Brian Slade, 24, Shelley Jacobus, 48, and Sarah Slade, 36, of Palo and Iowa City, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Audrey, 56, and Dave McCoy, 54, (left), with Janice, 53, and Rich Pszanka, 55, of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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John Schneider, 21, (left), Brayden Frazier, 18, Gabe Lux ,19, Dirk Diggler, 22, and Jacob, Hines, 19, of Cedar Rapids, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Josh Tigges, 21, (left), Destiny Rummel, 21,
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Paul Arens, 47, (left), Dean Vogel, 47, ravis Klohs, 38, and Scott Menke, 51, of Johnson County and Des Moines, of Cedar Rapids, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Bill Kreutzer, 53, of Cedar Rapids, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Betsy Conlan Heisler, 39, (left), with Mike, 72, and Candy, 71, Heisler, of Milwuakee and Iowa City, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Annie Livingston, 18, (left), Sarah Hager, 19, Amy Ten Haken, 18, Alli Ten Haken, 15, and Noah Peyton, 18, of Illinois and Nebraska, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Ed Cline, 63, (left), Adam Denniston, 15, and Brian Witte, 68, of Ottumwa, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Arin, 15, and Felicia Chu, 50, (left), Karl, 57, and Anne Hennessey, 52, and Lilly Schmid, 16, of Chicago and Waterloo, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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The Wiese family of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Genevive Ripslinger, 22, (left), Bailey Andrews, 21, and Alyssa Boranian, 21, of Davenport, Corydon, and Fort Dodge, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Allie Abbott, 13, (left), and Charlie Spies, 4, of Davenport, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Kylie Wise, 19, (left), and Hayley Schrader, 19, of Cedar Rapids and Fulton, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Nick Kratzer, 33, (left), with Lucy, 1, and Allison McCarthy, 33, of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Marcia Boyd, (left), Jay Gibson, 35, Jen Harp, 39, and Lisa Adams, 33, of Des Moines, Urbandale and Marion, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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The Kbaal, Cody, and Duede girls of Carson, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Ryan Duede, 41, (left), Randy Cody, 40, Tim Todd, 56, Rusty Collins, 53, and Tanner Todd, 25, of Carson, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Dan Weekly, 56, (left), Tom Dvorak, 66, Joni Weekly, 55, Terri Dvorak, 58, and Tim Dvorak, of Atkins, Urbandale and Dubuque, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Brandon Zousel, 30, (left), Emily and Brian Hamer, both 33, and Jason Kofoed, 34, of West Branch, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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The Cedar Rapids Friends tailgate, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Emily Sanford, 31, (left), Albani Hiserote, 29, Jenon Scallon, 30, and Renee Kelly, 38, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Tom, 73, (left), and Mary Reissner, 71, of Spencer, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Jonathan Montpas, 45, (left), and Doug Rake, 53, of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Mike's Tailgate of Coralville, Marshalltown and Lake Panorama, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Diane Roethler, 43, (left), and Jack Lewis, 40, of North Liberty, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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The Friends of Jake tailgate from Davenport, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Brianna, 23, (left), Rod, 51, Natalie, 20, and Darlene Hermann, 51, of Osage, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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The Bodensteiner family of West Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Jen, 41, (left), Brett, 52, Molly, 27 and Collin Tjepkes, 27, of West Des Moines and Norwalk, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Holly, 47, (left), and Joel Schmidt, 49, of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Sharon, 77, (left), and Fred Gee, 81, of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Nate Wihlm, 17, (left), Gavin Wiseman, 14, and Jakob McGowan, 14, of Fort Madison, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Susie, 68, (left), and Frank Makinster, 67, of Marion, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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The Love Tap tailgate from across Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Tara McShane, 36, (left), Kim Ronnebaum, 40, and Deanna Karapfl, 46, of Coralville, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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The Hingtgen family of Andrew, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Morgan Saylor, 19, (left), Alyssa Jensen, 20, and Kathryn Jensen, 54, of Iowa City and Independence, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Jared Jensen, 16, (left), Mike McGill, 40, and Kaleb Lamphier, 16, of Independence, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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Janna Sears, 45, (left), and Taylor Stone, 25, of Sioux City, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City. Alyson Kuennen/For the Press-Citizen,
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![Drew Appel, 26, (left), Emily Smith, 25, AJ Appel, 28, Dani Appel, 32, and Randi Dilly, 23, of Minneapolis, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
1 of 43![Reed Wolfe, 16, (left), Drew Wolfe, 14, Kellen McGaffin, 8, Jack Wolfe, 8, and Avery McGaffin, 10, of Iowa City, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
2 of 43![Eric, 42, (left), and Clark Nelson, 10, of Brooklyn, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
3 of 43![Lisa Costolo, 50, (left), Brian Slade, 24, Shelley Jacobus, 48, and Sarah Slade, 36, of Palo and Iowa City, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
4 of 43![Audrey, 56, and Dave McCoy, 54, (left), with Janice, 53, and Rich Pszanka, 55, of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
5 of 43![John Schneider, 21, (left), Brayden Frazier, 18, Gabe Lux ,19, Dirk Diggler, 22, and Jacob, Hines, 19, of Cedar Rapids, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
6 of 43![Josh Tigges, 21, (left), Destiny Rummel, 21,
Candace Enis, 21,
Kaitlyn Tigges, 21, Regan Gaskill, 20,
and Ethan Curry, 19, of Cedar Rapids, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
7 of 43![Paul Arens, 47, (left), Dean Vogel, 47, ravis Klohs, 38, and Scott Menke, 51, of Johnson County and Des Moines, of Cedar Rapids, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
8 of 43![Bill Kreutzer, 53, of Cedar Rapids, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
9 of 43![Betsy Conlan Heisler, 39, (left), with Mike, 72, and Candy, 71, Heisler, of Milwuakee and Iowa City, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
10 of 43![Annie Livingston, 18, (left), Sarah Hager, 19, Amy Ten Haken, 18, Alli Ten Haken, 15, and Noah Peyton, 18, of Illinois and Nebraska, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
11 of 43![Ed Cline, 63, (left), Adam Denniston, 15, and Brian Witte, 68, of Ottumwa, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
12 of 43![Arin, 15, and Felicia Chu, 50, (left), Karl, 57, and Anne Hennessey, 52, and Lilly Schmid, 16, of Chicago and Waterloo, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
13 of 43![The Wiese family of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
14 of 43![Genevive Ripslinger, 22, (left), Bailey Andrews, 21, and Alyssa Boranian, 21, of Davenport, Corydon, and Fort Dodge, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
15 of 43![Allie Abbott, 13, (left), and Charlie Spies, 4, of Davenport, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
16 of 43![Kylie Wise, 19, (left), and Hayley Schrader, 19, of Cedar Rapids and Fulton, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
17 of 43![Nick Kratzer, 33, (left), with Lucy, 1, and Allison McCarthy, 33, of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
18 of 43![Marcia Boyd, (left), Jay Gibson, 35, Jen Harp, 39, and Lisa Adams, 33, of Des Moines, Urbandale and Marion, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
19 of 43![The Kbaal, Cody, and Duede girls of Carson, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
20 of 43![Ryan Duede, 41, (left), Randy Cody, 40, Tim Todd, 56, Rusty Collins, 53, and Tanner Todd, 25, of Carson, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
21 of 43![Dan Weekly, 56, (left), Tom Dvorak, 66, Joni Weekly, 55, Terri Dvorak, 58, and Tim Dvorak, of Atkins, Urbandale and Dubuque, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
22 of 43![Brandon Zousel, 30, (left), Emily and Brian Hamer, both 33, and Jason Kofoed, 34, of West Branch, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
23 of 43![The Cedar Rapids Friends tailgate, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
24 of 43![Emily Sanford, 31, (left), Albani Hiserote, 29, Jenon Scallon, 30, and Renee Kelly, 38, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
25 of 43![Tom, 73, (left), and Mary Reissner, 71, of Spencer, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
26 of 43![Jonathan Montpas, 45, (left), and Doug Rake, 53, of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
27 of 43![Mike's Tailgate of Coralville, Marshalltown and Lake Panorama, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
28 of 43![Diane Roethler, 43, (left), and Jack Lewis, 40, of North Liberty, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
29 of 43![The Friends of Jake tailgate from Davenport, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
30 of 43![Brianna, 23, (left), Rod, 51, Natalie, 20, and Darlene Hermann, 51, of Osage, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
31 of 43![The Bodensteiner family of West Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
32 of 43![Jen, 41, (left), Brett, 52, Molly, 27 and Collin Tjepkes, 27, of West Des Moines and Norwalk, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
33 of 43![Holly, 47, (left), and Joel Schmidt, 49, of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
34 of 43![Sharon, 77, (left), and Fred Gee, 81, of Des Moines, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
35 of 43![Nate Wihlm, 17, (left), Gavin Wiseman, 14, and Jakob McGowan, 14, of Fort Madison, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
36 of 43![Susie, 68, (left), and Frank Makinster, 67, of Marion, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
37 of 43![The Love Tap tailgate from across Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
38 of 43![Tara McShane, 36, (left), Kim Ronnebaum, 40, and Deanna Karapfl, 46, of Coralville, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
39 of 43![The Hingtgen family of Andrew, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
40 of 43![Morgan Saylor, 19, (left), Alyssa Jensen, 20, and Kathryn Jensen, 54, of Iowa City and Independence, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
41 of 43![Jared Jensen, 16, (left), Mike McGill, 40, and Kaleb Lamphier, 16, of Independence, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
42 of 43![Janna Sears, 45, (left), and Taylor Stone, 25, of Sioux City, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, while tailgating before the Iowa game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City.]()
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent tiptoes along the sideline after running the ball for a first down against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa receiver Nick Easley pulls in a touchdown reception against Northern Iowa in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa right end A.J. Epenesa catches Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa safety Jake Gervase hits Northern Iowa receiver Terrell Carey hard enough to force a fumble on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne fires a pass against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent blows through a hole in the Northern Iowa defense en route to a first down on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent blows through a hole in the Northern Iowa defense en route to a first down on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa tight end Briley Moore pulls in a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz, right, meets Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley at center field after Iowa beat the Panthers on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz, left, speaks with Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley prior to kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Members of the Iowa Spirit Squad perform a dance routine prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa right end A.J. Epenesa tackles Northern Iowa running back Trevor Allen on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa mens basketball head coach Fran McCaffery laughs with prep basketball players as the Iowa football team takes the field for warmups prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Herky the Hawk leads the Hawkeyes onto the field prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) celebrates with Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz shakes hands with Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley after an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 38-14 Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks off the field after shaking hands after an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 38-14 Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team celebrate after tight end Noah Fant scored a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos watches his PAT soar through the goal posts against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Fans wave to the Stead Family Children's Hospital between quarters against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa linebacker Rickey Neal Jr. (7) talks with Iowa players after an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa coach Kirk Ferents and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz meet the team after a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell is hurried out of the pocket by the Iowa defense on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell is hurried out of the pocket by the Iowa defense on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell tries to escape the reach of Iowa sophomore defensive end A.J. Epenesa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa fullback Brady Ross signals first down in the second quarter against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Members of the Iowa football team celebrate after running back Mekhi Sargent scored against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell reaches for a poorly snapped ball against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa safety A.J. Allen runs the ball after pulling down an interception against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa taught end T.J. Hockenson hurdles Northern Iowa defensive back Suni Lane in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Medical officials tend to Iowa tight end Noah Fant after Fant was injured in the first quarter against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrates with teammates after picking off a pass in the first half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) runs with a ball after picking off a pass in the first half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) picks off a pass in the first half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley speaks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a time out against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs to the sideline during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Pat Green band performs during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Pat Green band performs during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates with the Hawkeye fans after pulling down a touchdown reception against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) rushes during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs into the end zone during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gestures at the line during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Fans wave to patients in the Stead Family Children's Hospital during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) collides with Northern Iowa defensive back Xavior Williams (9) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa junior tight end Noah Fant celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against Northern Iowa in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley shakes hands with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley shakes hands with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley shakes hands with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa defensive back Taj Moffett (28) warms up before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa students find their seats before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley warms up prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz makes his way into the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa senior center Keegan Render of Indianola gets a hug from his mom, Karen, after the team arrived at the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa senior right end Parker Hesse of Waukon makes his way past friends and relatives and Hawkeye fans as he walks to the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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An Iowa fan gets a fist bump from a player as the Hawkeyes make their way to the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz steps off the bus and makes his way to the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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A Northern Iowa dancer performs a routine between plays against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Pat Green performs during a soundcheck before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa marching band performs during a soundcheck before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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A member of the Northern Iowa marching band stands on a ladder before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Pat Green performs during a soundcheck before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa assistant defensive line coach Kelvin Bell walks into the stadium before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks off his bus before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa players walk on the field after arriving before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Clouds roll over the stadium before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley warms up prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Iowa tight end Nate Wieting, right, chats with quarterback Nate Stanley during warmups prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa tight end Briley Moore (86) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa tight end Briley Moore (86) celebrates with Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne (14) after catching a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa placekicker Austin Errthum (43) kicks a point after touchdown during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Fans raise their arms to perform the wave during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa tight end Briley Moore (86) pulls in a one-handed reception during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley talks with Northern Iowa running back Marcus Weymiller (8) on the sideline during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Fireworks go off after Iowa placekicker Miguel Recinos (91) kicks a point after touchdown during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) gets tackled by Northern Iowa defensive back Roosevelt Lawrence (1) while running down the sideline after catching a pass during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Fans wave to patients in the Stead Family Children's Hospital during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) talks with Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) hands off the ball to Iowa running back Henry Geil (30 during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks the ball to Northern Iowa in the second half on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team take the field moments before kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
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Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne (14) hands the ball off to Northern Iowa running back Trevor Allen (25) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled by Northern Iowa linebacker Duncan Ferch (39) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) rushes during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz high-fives players during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Fans bounce a ball in the stands during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne (14) narrowly gets a pass away while Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff (91) gets his hands up during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa wide receiver Nick Fossey (82) pulls in a reception during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne (14) gets a pass away while getting pressure from Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz blows a bubble with his gum during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa's Tigerhawk painted water tower is seen behind the north end zone during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs into the end zone during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gestures at the line during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Fans wave to patients in the Stead Family Children's Hospital during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) collides with Northern Iowa defensive back Xavior Williams (9) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell (11) throws during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) catches a pass while Northern Iowa defenders close in during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa running back Toren Young (28) rushes during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Northern Iowa defensive lineman Jared Brinkman (44) sacks Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) gets tackled by Northern Iowa defensive back A.J. Allen (23) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse (40) and Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) tackle Northern Iowa running back Trevor Allen (25) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa players prepare to take the field during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrates with teammates after picking off a pass in the first half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
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![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent tiptoes along the sideline after running the ball for a first down against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
1 of 108![Iowa receiver Nick Easley pulls in a touchdown reception against Northern Iowa in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
2 of 108![Iowa right end A.J. Epenesa catches Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
3 of 108![Iowa safety Jake Gervase hits Northern Iowa receiver Terrell Carey hard enough to force a fumble on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
4 of 108![Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne fires a pass against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
5 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent blows through a hole in the Northern Iowa defense en route to a first down on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
6 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent blows through a hole in the Northern Iowa defense en route to a first down on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
7 of 108![Northern Iowa tight end Briley Moore pulls in a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
8 of 108![Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz, right, meets Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley at center field after Iowa beat the Panthers on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
9 of 108![Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz, left, speaks with Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley prior to kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
10 of 108![Members of the Iowa Spirit Squad perform a dance routine prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
11 of 108![Iowa right end A.J. Epenesa tackles Northern Iowa running back Trevor Allen on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
12 of 108![Iowa mens basketball head coach Fran McCaffery laughs with prep basketball players as the Iowa football team takes the field for warmups prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
13 of 108![Herky the Hawk leads the Hawkeyes onto the field prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
14 of 108![Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
15 of 108![Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) celebrates with Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
16 of 108![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz shakes hands with Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley after an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 38-14]()
17 of 108![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks off the field after shaking hands after an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 38-14]()
18 of 108![Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
19 of 108![Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team celebrate after tight end Noah Fant scored a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
20 of 108![Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos watches his PAT soar through the goal posts against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
21 of 108![Fans wave to the Stead Family Children's Hospital between quarters against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
22 of 108![Northern Iowa linebacker Rickey Neal Jr. (7) talks with Iowa players after an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
23 of 108![Iowa coach Kirk Ferents and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz meet the team after a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
24 of 108![Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell is hurried out of the pocket by the Iowa defense on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
25 of 108![Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell is hurried out of the pocket by the Iowa defense on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
26 of 108![Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell tries to escape the reach of Iowa sophomore defensive end A.J. Epenesa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
27 of 108![Iowa fullback Brady Ross signals first down in the second quarter against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
28 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
29 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
30 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
31 of 108![Members of the Iowa football team celebrate after running back Mekhi Sargent scored against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
32 of 108![Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell reaches for a poorly snapped ball against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
33 of 108![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
34 of 108![Northern Iowa safety A.J. Allen runs the ball after pulling down an interception against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
35 of 108![Iowa taught end T.J. Hockenson hurdles Northern Iowa defensive back Suni Lane in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
36 of 108![Medical officials tend to Iowa tight end Noah Fant after Fant was injured in the first quarter against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
37 of 108![Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrates with teammates after picking off a pass in the first half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
38 of 108![Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) runs with a ball after picking off a pass in the first half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
39 of 108![Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) picks off a pass in the first half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
40 of 108![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley speaks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a time out against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
41 of 108![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs to the sideline during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
42 of 108![Pat Green band performs during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
43 of 108![Pat Green band performs during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
44 of 108![Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates with the Hawkeye fans after pulling down a touchdown reception against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
45 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) rushes during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
46 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs into the end zone during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
47 of 108![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gestures at the line during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
48 of 108![Fans wave to patients in the Stead Family Children's Hospital during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
49 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) collides with Northern Iowa defensive back Xavior Williams (9) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
50 of 108![Iowa junior tight end Noah Fant celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against Northern Iowa in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
51 of 108![Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley shakes hands with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
52 of 108![Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley shakes hands with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
53 of 108![Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley shakes hands with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
54 of 108![Northern Iowa defensive back Taj Moffett (28) warms up before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
55 of 108![Iowa students find their seats before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
56 of 108![Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley warms up prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
57 of 108![Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz makes his way into the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
58 of 108![Iowa senior center Keegan Render of Indianola gets a hug from his mom, Karen, after the team arrived at the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
59 of 108![Iowa senior right end Parker Hesse of Waukon makes his way past friends and relatives and Hawkeye fans as he walks to the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
60 of 108![An Iowa fan gets a fist bump from a player as the Hawkeyes make their way to the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
61 of 108![Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz steps off the bus and makes his way to the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
62 of 108![A Northern Iowa dancer performs a routine between plays against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
63 of 108![Pat Green performs during a soundcheck before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
64 of 108![Northern Iowa marching band performs during a soundcheck before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
65 of 108![A member of the Northern Iowa marching band stands on a ladder before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
66 of 108![Pat Green performs during a soundcheck before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
67 of 108![Iowa assistant defensive line coach Kelvin Bell walks into the stadium before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
68 of 108![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks off his bus before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
69 of 108![Northern Iowa players walk on the field after arriving before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
70 of 108![Clouds roll over the stadium before an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
71 of 108![Iowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley warms up prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
72 of 108![Iowa tight end Nate Wieting, right, chats with quarterback Nate Stanley during warmups prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
73 of 108![Northern Iowa tight end Briley Moore (86) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
74 of 108![Northern Iowa tight end Briley Moore (86) celebrates with Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne (14) after catching a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
75 of 108![Northern Iowa placekicker Austin Errthum (43) kicks a point after touchdown during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
76 of 108![Fans raise their arms to perform the wave during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
77 of 108![Northern Iowa tight end Briley Moore (86) pulls in a one-handed reception during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
78 of 108![Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley talks with Northern Iowa running back Marcus Weymiller (8) on the sideline during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
79 of 108![Fireworks go off after Iowa placekicker Miguel Recinos (91) kicks a point after touchdown during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
80 of 108![Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) gets tackled by Northern Iowa defensive back Roosevelt Lawrence (1) while running down the sideline after catching a pass during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
81 of 108![Fans wave to patients in the Stead Family Children's Hospital during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
82 of 108![Iowa quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) talks with Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
83 of 108![Iowa quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) hands off the ball to Iowa running back Henry Geil (30 during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
84 of 108![Iowa kicker Miguel Recinos kicks the ball to Northern Iowa in the second half on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
85 of 108![Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team take the field moments before kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
86 of 108![Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne (14) hands the ball off to Northern Iowa running back Trevor Allen (25) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
87 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled by Northern Iowa linebacker Duncan Ferch (39) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
88 of 108![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) rushes during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
89 of 108![Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz high-fives players during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
90 of 108![Fans bounce a ball in the stands during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
91 of 108![Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne (14) narrowly gets a pass away while Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff (91) gets his hands up during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
92 of 108![Northern Iowa wide receiver Nick Fossey (82) pulls in a reception during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
93 of 108![Northern Iowa quarterback Eli Dunne (14) gets a pass away while getting pressure from Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
94 of 108![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz blows a bubble with his gum during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
95 of 108![Iowa's Tigerhawk painted water tower is seen behind the north end zone during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
96 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs into the end zone during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
97 of 108![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gestures at the line during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
98 of 108![Fans wave to patients in the Stead Family Children's Hospital during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
99 of 108![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) collides with Northern Iowa defensive back Xavior Williams (9) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
100 of 108![Northern Iowa quarterback Colton Howell (11) throws during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
101 of 108![Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) catches a pass while Northern Iowa defenders close in during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
102 of 108![Iowa running back Toren Young (28) rushes during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
103 of 108![Northern Iowa defensive lineman Jared Brinkman (44) sacks Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
104 of 108![Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) gets tackled by Northern Iowa defensive back A.J. Allen (23) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
105 of 108![Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse (40) and Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) tackle Northern Iowa running back Trevor Allen (25) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
106 of 108![Iowa players prepare to take the field during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
107 of 108![Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrates with teammates after picking off a pass in the first half during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
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