![Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
1 of 118![Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates after a sack during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
2 of 118![Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes offense celebrate after freshman receiver Tyrone Tracy (No. 3) pulled down a touchdown reception in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
3 of 118![Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) tackles Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
4 of 118![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz does an interview before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
5 of 118![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) walks out to the field with teammates before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
6 of 118![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz shakes hands with Rutgers head coach Chris Ash before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
7 of 118![Iowa Hawkeyes players hold hands while running out to the field during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
8 of 118![Iowa junior receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette pulls down a reception for a first down in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
9 of 118![Iowa wide receivers Oliver Martin (5) and Nico Ragaini (89) stand on the sideline with punter Michael Sleep-Dalton (22) before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
10 of 118![Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) adjusts his helmet after taking a tumble into the sideline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
11 of 118![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls a play during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
12 of 118![Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes marching band perform during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
13 of 118![Iowa punter Michael Sleep-Dalton (22) celebrates after a punt landed inside the 1-yard line during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
14 of 118![Iowa linebacker Barrington Wade (35) looks to the sideline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
15 of 118![Iowa junior placekicker Keith Duncan kicks a field goal in the fourth quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
16 of 118![Iowa linebacker Seth Benson (44) looks to the sideline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
17 of 118![Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) gets embraced by teammates Mekhi Sargent (10) and Nate Stanley (4) after catching a touchdown pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
18 of 118![Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum (65) and lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) block for wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (back) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
19 of 118![Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
20 of 118![Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) drops back to pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
21 of 118![Iowa linebacker Dillon Doyle (43) and Iowa linebacker Barrington Wade (35) tackle Rutgers running back Aaron Young (4) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
22 of 118![Herky the Hawk gets in the student section during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
23 of 118![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches action on the field during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
24 of 118![Rutgers quarterback McLane Carter (3) throws a pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
25 of 118![People in the Stead Family Children's hospital wave to fans in the stadium after the first quarter during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
26 of 118![People in the Stead Family Children's hospital wave to fans in the stadium after the first quarter during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
27 of 118![Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) looks to the sideline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
28 of 118![Iowa's A.J. Epenesa, from left, Cedrick Lattimore and Nick Niemann celebrate after a stop during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
29 of 118![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
30 of 118![Musician Pat Green is acknowledged during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
31 of 118![Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) gets ready before a snap during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
32 of 118![Iowa placekicker Keith Duncan (3) gets embraced by Iowa long snapper Jackson Subbert (50) and Iowa tight end Shaun Beyer (42) after a field goal during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
33 of 118![Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch (34) tackles Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) while Rutgers lineman Michael Maietti (55) blocks against Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
34 of 118![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) calls for a snap during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
35 of 118![Iowa punter Colten Rastetter (7) sets up a fake play with Iowa placekicker Keith Duncan (3) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
36 of 118![Rutgers defensive lineman Willington Previlon (96) attempts to sack Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) after making it past Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum (65) and offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
37 of 118![Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) tackles Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
38 of 118![Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) tackles Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco (1) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
39 of 118![Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) smiles while running to the sideline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
40 of 118![Fans knock a beach ball around as the Hawkeyes played Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
41 of 118![Iowa fans in the north end zone attempt to cool off during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
42 of 118![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass while Rutgers defensive lineman Mike Tverdov (97) leaps over a blocker during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
43 of 118![Iowa running back Toren Young (28) takes a handoff from quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
44 of 118![Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) rushes past Rutgers defenders during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
45 of 118![Iowa tight end Nate Wieting (39) looks to the sideline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
46 of 118![Iowa offensive lineman Mark Kallenberger (71) blocks for quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
47 of 118![Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) takes a snap while Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum (65) and Iowa offensive lineman Cody Ince (73) block during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
48 of 118![Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott (64) and Tristan Wirfs (74) run to the sideline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
49 of 118![Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, Jr. (3) reacts after getting a first down during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
50 of 118![Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum (65) gets ready to snap the ball during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
51 of 118![Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) gets a high-five from Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
52 of 118![Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) blocks during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
53 of 118![Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann (49) gets past a block during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
54 of 118![Iowa running back Toren Young (28) rushes during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
55 of 118![Iowa defensive lineman John Waggoner (92) attempts to get past a block during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
56 of 118![Iowa defensive back Geno Stone (9) reacts after getting a tackle during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
57 of 118![Iowa defensive back Geno Stone (9) gets assisted by training staff during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
58 of 118![Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) stands during the national anthem during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
59 of 118![Iowa offensive lineman Landan Paulsen, from left, Tristan Wirfs and Levi Paulsen stand on the sideline before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
60 of 118![Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) linebacker Kristian Welch (34) fullback Brady Ross (36) and quarterback Nate Stanley (4) walk to the center of the field for the coin toss with honorary captain Tom Hayes before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
61 of 118![Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe stands on the sideline before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
62 of 118![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass while offensive lineman Kyler Schott (64) blocks during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
63 of 118![Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a reception for a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
64 of 118![Iowa Hawkeyes fans cheer as Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
65 of 118![Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
66 of 118![Iowa defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) breaks through a defender towards Rutgers' quarterback during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
67 of 118![Iowa's Michael Sleep-Dalton (22) punts during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
68 of 118![Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins (8) reacts as Rutgers' Avery Young (2) advocates for a penalty during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
69 of 118![Iowa junior receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette enters the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
70 of 118![Iowa freshman receiver Nico Ragaini takes a punt return up the field against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
71 of 118![Iowa junior running back Toren Young carries the ball up the field in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
72 of 118![Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley hands the ball off to junior running back Toren Young on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
73 of 118![Iowa freshman receiver Nico Ragaini is brought down after making a reception in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
74 of 118![Iowa freshman fullback Turner Pallissard (No. 40) blocks for running back Tyler Goodson in the fourth quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
75 of 118![Iowa freshman running back Tyler Goodson, left, escapes a tackle by Rutgers defensive lineman Elorm Lumor in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
76 of 118![Iowa sophomore wide receiver Oliver Martin carries the ball after making a completion in the fourth quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
77 of 118![Iowa freshman quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball in the fourth quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
78 of 118![Iowa freshman receiver Tyrone Tracy runs the ball for a first down in the third quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
79 of 118![Iowa's defense collapses on Rutgers running back Raheem Blackshear in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
80 of 118![Iowa junior linebacker Nick Niemann hits Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski moments after Sitkowski threw the ball away in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
81 of 118![Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley approaches the huddle before calling a play in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
82 of 118![Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley fakes a handoff to running back Mekhi Sargent in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
83 of 118![Iowa senior defensive back Michael Ojemudia tips a pass away from Rutgers receiver Isaiah Washington on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
84 of 118![Rutger junior safety Billy Taylor loses his helmet after being hit by Iowa freshman wide receiver Nico Ragaini on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
85 of 118![Members of the Iowa Marching Band take the field prior to kickoff against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
86 of 118![Iowa Hawkeyes run to the tunnel after a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
87 of 118![Iowa running back Toren Young (28) celebrates with Iowa tight end Shaun Beyer (42) after scoring a first down during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
88 of 118![Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) intercepts a pass during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
89 of 118![Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) gets embraced by teammate Iowa running back Toren Young (28) after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
90 of 118![Iowa students wave to patients in the Stead Family Children's Hospital during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
91 of 118![Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, Jr. (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
92 of 118![Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) pressures Rutgers quarterback McLane Carter (3) forcing an interception during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
93 of 118![Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) gets tackled during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
94 of 118![Iowa freshman receiver Tyrone Tracy pulls in a touchdown pass in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
95 of 118![Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team take the field prior to kickoff against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
96 of 118![Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team take the field prior to kickoff against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
97 of 118![Iowa senior linebacker Amani Jones reacts after sacking Rutgers quarterback Carter McClane on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
98 of 118![Iowa freshman receiver Tyrone Tracy pulls in a touchdown pass in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
99 of 118![Iowa senior quarterback Nate Stanley fires a long pass in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
100 of 118![The Iowa offensive line gets into position to snap the ball in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
101 of 118![Iowa junior receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette pulls down a reception for a first down in the second quarter against Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
102 of 118![Iowa junior defensive end A.J. Epenesa forces Rutgers quarterback McClane Carter to get rid of the ball in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
103 of 118![Iowa junior wide receiver er Ihmir Smith-Marsette pulls down a reception for a touchdown against Rutgers in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.]()
104 of 118![Iowa wide receiver Oliver Martin (5) is pictured before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
105 of 118![Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) gets a high-five from teammate Iowa defensive back D.J. Johnson (12) after a fumble a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
106 of 118![Iowa students find their seats before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
107 of 118![Iowa placekicker Caleb Shudak (10) warms up before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
108 of 118![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with athletics director Gary Barta before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
109 of 118![Rutgers head coach Chris Ash watches players warm up before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
110 of 118![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reaches out to touch the helmet of the Nile Kinnick statue before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
111 of 118![Iowa Hawkeyes flags wave next to a statue of Nile Kinnick before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
112 of 118![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz arrives before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
113 of 118![Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa arrives before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
114 of 118![Iowa punter Michael Sleep-Dalton touches the helmet on a statue of Nile Kinnick before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
115 of 118![Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley touches the helmet on a statue of Nile Kinnick before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
116 of 118![A plane pulls an "Elite Sportsbook" banner behind it before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
117 of 118![Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon arrives before a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.]()
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IOWA CITY, Ia. — A contingency of Rutgers red planted itself in the top left corner of Kinnick Stadium. The Scarlet Knights’ inaugural visit to Iowa City gave New Jersey’s own a chance to cross off another Big Ten Conference venue.
Heads were in hands by halftime — dejection evident everywhere. Another Saturday trouncing had commenced, the Hawkeyes showed no mercy.
Iowa hit a big play early, pieced together three more first-half scoring drives despite poor field position and slammed the door after intermission. The final result — a 30-0 shellacking — has Iowa (2-0, 1-0 Big Ten Conference) off to a solid start in conference play.
It became clear early these two teams operate on different spectrums. Iowa’s fifth play of the day — a 58-yard touchdown pass to New Jersey native Ihmir Smith-Marsette — accounted for more yardage than Rutgers (1-1, 0-1) accumulated the entire first half. Two Keith Duncan field goals and Tyrone Tracy’s first-career touchdown grab gave the Hawkeyes a comfortable 20-0 halftime lead.
Rutgers changed quarterbacks to start the third quarter. Not much changed. Iowa’s suffocating defense brought relentless pressure all afternoon. The Scarlet Knights finished with a measly 125 total yards.
â–º More: Iowa defense takes control of Rutgers in punishing second quarter
â–º Leistikow: Validating domination as No. 19 Hawkeyes roll past Rutgers
The Jersey boy burns the Jersey squad — and more from Iowa's strong passing game.
Smith-Marsette stole the show against his hometown squad, going for a career-high 113 receiving yards on four catches. It’s the first time Iowa had a 100-yard game from a wide receiver in a conference game since Riley McCarron against Nebraska on Nov. 25, 2016.
Smith-Marsette out-scored the Scarlet Knights and out-gained them until late in the fourth quarter. But he wasn’t the only wide receiver to show out.
Two significant catches from Tyrone Tracy Jr. made for a solid Big Ten opener. He hauled in his first touchdown on a 7-yard grab midway through the second quarter, then snagged a 33-yard grab in the third that set up Smith-Marsette’s second touchdown.
Tracy’s scoring grab moved quarterback Nate Stanley past Ricky Stanzi for third all-time in Iowa career touchdown passes. Stanley sits at 58 — 16 behind program leader Chuck Long.
![The Kayser and Jessup families gather before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
1 of 40![Ben Ewing, Mitch Houge and Hayden Alleman tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
2 of 40![Members of the Steele and Mertens family gather before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
3 of 40![The Mason City Crew Tailate gather before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
4 of 40![Jeff and Kim Marchant tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
5 of 40![Brayden, Stacy and Bill Lodge tailgate with Mike Delzel before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
6 of 40![Rob and Luke Miller tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
7 of 40![Mike and Fin Rosso pose for a portrait before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
8 of 40![Chuck Wilson, Charlie Garwood, Trevor Wood and Audstin Wilson tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
9 of 40![Liz Vorsten, Wanda Corbin, Caylie Rasmussen and Abby Vorsten tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
10 of 40![Marty Corbin, Steve Vorsten, Emmalie Rasmussen and Nick McDermott tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
11 of 40![Will and Adelle Lason tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
12 of 40![Charley Walling, Eric Baldwin and Michael Graham tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
13 of 40![Jennifer and Kevin Kurka fry bacon before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
14 of 40![Steve Fletcher, Jim Carter and Brad Miller tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
15 of 40![Members of the Kruthoff, Sloter and Schafer families gather before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.]()
16 of 40![Scott Birkedal tailgates with Morgan and Adam Kramer before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
17 of 40![Eric Birkedal, Alexis Jackson, Kelsey Maceniry and Rachel Birkedal tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
18 of 40![Cameron Capalbo, Ron Goodrich, Matthew Capalbo and Jenni Capalbo tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
19 of 40![Nancy Wiegand tailgates with Mike and Julie Stanton before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
20 of 40![Ryan and Amanda Lynch tailgate with Tate Roland before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
21 of 40![Lori Kuhl tailgates with Maureen and Melisa Lamb before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
22 of 40![Vince Lamb gathers with Taften, Logan and Greyson Kuhl before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
23 of 40![Melvin Herrera and Jason Davenport tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
24 of 40![Brittany Carney, Julie Willard, Troy Willard, and Haley Willard gather with their dog Chesney, before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
25 of 40![Norik, Ellasyn and Kalayna White gather before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
26 of 40![Dawn Pedersen, Wayne Hasek, Christine Hasek and Brian Pedersen tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
27 of 40![Members of the Norton and Gibbons families tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
28 of 40![Michele Schnicker, Lisa Harris, JJ Nobak and Wayne Rude gather before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
29 of 40![Chelsea Nobiling and Staacy Storbeck tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
30 of 40![Jeff Knoop, Tory Yeater, Mallory Knoop and Scott Knoop gather before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
31 of 40![Michael and Brooke Bauercamper gather with Marci and Kraig Leppert before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
32 of 40![Nathan and Amy Segreto gather with Lisa and Brad Hart before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
33 of 40![Marci Pruin poses for a portrait before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
34 of 40![Andy and Tracie Lux tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
35 of 40![Brad Merial and Rex Parkson tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
36 of 40![Kelly Cordell, Gracy Glubka, Matt Cover and Johanna Cordell gather before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
37 of 40![Pam Jennings tailgates with Shayna and Jon Fridinger before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
38 of 40![Tom Richey, Karen Ultis, Mark Ultis and Brian Wilkinson tailgate before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
39 of 40![The band, "Just the Tip", pose for a portrait between performances before the Iowa football game against Rutgers in Iowa City on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019.]()
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With Alaric Jackson out, the shuffling continues up front.
Staying true to his word earlier in the week, Kirk Ferentz kept the parts moving on the offensive line.
Left to right, Iowa opened with what its depth chart reflected: Tristan Wirfs (left tackle), Landan Paulsen (left guard), Tyler Linderbaum (center), Kyler Schott (right guard) and Levi Paulsen (right tackle). But the Hawkeyes were shuffling soon enough.
Mark Kallenberger entered at left tackle on the second series, flipping Wirfs back to his natural right tackle position. Redshirt freshman Cody Ince also saw significant action at left guard. With him in, Landan Paulsen and Schott split time at right guard. True freshman Justin Britt saw the field late.
Although he dressed, Iowa opted to keep Cole Banwart (foot) out another week. Expect him to get back in the rotation next week at Iowa State.
There's a reason Keith Duncan won the kicking job.
Iowa’s kicking competition raged right up until the opener, but Saturday’s performance seemed to solidify why Keith Duncan won the job. He banged home field goals of 46, 19 and 43 yards — the first of which set a career-high.
There were no pressure kicks, given the outcome. However, Duncan’s reliability will likely prove vital at some point this year.
Dargan Southard covers Iowa and UNI athletics, recruiting and preps for the Des Moines Register, HawkCentral.com and the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Email him at msouthard@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.
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