Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz celebrates his historic victory with his team following their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) knocks the ball away from Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Marcus Childers (15) Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) knocks the ball away from Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Marcus Childers (15) Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) stops Northern Illinois Huskies running back Jordan Nettles (28) in the end zone for a safety Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz stands on the sideline during the closing minutes against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz stands on the sideline during the closing minutes against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz shakes hands with his son offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz following their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz shakes hands with head strength coach Chris Doyle following their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) presents the ball from the final play against the Northern Illinois Huskies to head coach Kirk Ferentz Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz celebrates his historic victory with his team following their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz celebrates his historic victory with his team following their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Hockaday (48) and linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Hockaday (48) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Hockaday (48) brings down Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Rodney Hall (6) Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) runs behind fullback Brady Ross (36) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and offensive student assistant Declan Doyle celebrate a touchdown against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and offensive student assistant Declan Doyle celebrate a touchdown against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Parker Hesse (40) sacks Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Marcus Childers (15) Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Parker Hesse (40) celebrates a sack with linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) carries the ball against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) scores against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Hockaday (48) makes a stop against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) strips Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Marcus Childers (15) Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) strips Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Marcus Childers (15) Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) scoops up and returns a fumble against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) scoops up and returns a fumble against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) scoops up and returns a fumble against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) sacks quarterback Marcus Childers (15) Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) sacks quarterback Marcus Childers (15) Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) completes a pass under pressure against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Former Iowa Hawkeyes All-America cornerback Josh Jackson
Former Iowa Hawkeyes All-America cornerback Josh Jackson
Former Iowa Hawkeyes All-America cornerback Josh Jackson
Former Iowa Hawkeyes All-America cornerback Josh Jackson
Former Iowa Hawkeyes All-America cornerback Josh Jackson
Former Iowa Hawkeyes All-America cornerback Josh Jackson
Former Iowa Hawkeyes All-America cornerback Josh Jackson
Former Iowa Hawkeyes All-America cornerback Josh Jackson
Former Iowa Hawkeyes All-America cornerback Josh Jackson, former Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Matt VandeBerg
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Hockaday (48), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Hockaday (48)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Sam Brincks (90)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Matt Hankins (8)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87), Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87), Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Parker Hesse (40)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Hockaday (48)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69), Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98), Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94), Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27), Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Parker Hesse (40), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Hockaday (48), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Parker Hesse (40), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Parker Hesse (40)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz
Iowa Hawkeyes Director of Athletics Gary Barta
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes long snapper Jackson Subbert (50) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with former Hawkeyes Desmond King and Scott Chandler before their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz shakes hands with head coach Rod Carey Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz shakes hands with head coach Rod Carey Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes strength coach Chris Doyle against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and athletics director Gary Barta before their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and athletics director Gary Barta before their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with former Hawkeyes Bob Sanders against the Norther Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 . (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with former Hawkeyes Bob Sanders against the Norther Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 . (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeye Marching Band Golden Girl ?Kylene Spanbauer gets ready for her performance against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Dance Team against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Dance team performs against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)d
Honorary Captain Julian Vandervelde and the kid captain against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Honorary Captain Julian Vandervelde and the kid captain against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Honorary Captain Julian Vandervelde and the kid captain against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Honorary Captain Julian Vandervelde and the kid captain against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Honorary Captain Julian Vandervelde and the kid captain against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Honorary Captain Julian Vandervelde and the kid captain against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Herky the Hawk against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Herky the Hawk against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes stand for the National Anthem against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz stands for the National Anthem against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Captains Jake Gervase, Nate Stanley, Brady Ross, Parker Hesse, and Honorary Captain Julian Vandervelde against the Norther Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 . (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Captains Jake Gervase, Nate Stanley, Brady Ross, Parker Hesse, and Honorary Captain Julian Vandervelde against the Norther Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 . (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Captains Jake Gervase, Nate Stanley, Brady Ross, Parker Hesse, and Honorary Captain Julian Vandervelde against the Norther Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 . (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Water Tower Tiger Hawk against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Water Tower Tiger Hawk against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) and head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The 1983 Coaching Staff on the field against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) and offensive lineman Ross Reynolds (59) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61) and offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49), defensive back Amani Hooker (27), linebacker Amani Jones (52), and linebacker Kristian Welch (34) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) and linebacker Jack Hockaday (48) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) and linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeyes wave to the Stead Family Children's Hospital during their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz waves to the Stead Family Children's Hospital during their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz waves to the Stead Family Children's Hospital during their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz waves to the Stead Family Children's Hospital during their game against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Miguel Recinos (91) kicks a field goal against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) and defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69), offensive lineman Ross Reynolds (59), and offensive lineman Mark Kallenberger (71) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) interceptss a pass against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) interceptss a pass against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) interceptss a pass against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) interceptss a pass against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98), defensive end Matt Nelson (96), and defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeye Marching Band drum major Analisa Iole against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeye Marching Band director Eric W. Bush against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeye Marching Band performs against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeye Marching Band performs against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeye Marching Band performs against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeye Marching Band Golden Girl ?Kylene Spanbauer against the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Spirit Squad Day against the Norther Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 . (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Spirit Squad Day against the Norther Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 . (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Spirit Squad Day against the Norther Illinois Huskies Saturday, September 1, 2018 . (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Members of the 2018 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame Class are introduced Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
2018 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Kineke Alexander Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
2018 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Kineke Alexander Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
2018 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jared DeVries Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
2018 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Chris Hatcher Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
2018 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Sarah Lynch Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
2018 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Alexis Maday Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
2018 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Bob Sanders Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
2018 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jeff McGinness Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
2018 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Bob Sanders Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)