Hawkeye Football VS. Northern Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) pulls down a pass for a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) pulls down a pass for a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) pulls down a pass for a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) pulls down a pass for a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) scores a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) scores a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) scores against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) scores against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz  against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Special Teams Coordinator LeVar Woods against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Special Teams Coordinator LeVar Woods against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes arrive for their game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes arrive for their game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes arrive for their game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes arrive for their game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes arrive for their game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes arrive for their game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes arrive for their game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes arrive for their game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) pulls down a pass for a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) pulls down a pass for a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) scores a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) scores a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) scores against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) scores against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) scores against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) scores against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave to the Stead Family Children's Hospital during the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave to the Stead Family Children's Hospital during the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave to the Stead Family Children's Hospital during the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave to the Stead Family Children's Hospital during the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Country artist Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Country artist Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Country artist Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Country artist Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave their cell phone lights as country artist Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave their cell phone lights as country artist Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave their cell phone lights as country artist Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave their cell phone lights as country artist Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave their cell phone lights as country artist Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave their cell phone lights as country artist Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" during halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Kid Captain Quinn Stumpf and honorary captain Marvin Sims, Jr. against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Kid Captain Quinn Stumpf and honorary captain Marvin Sims, Jr. against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Kid Captain Quinn Stumpf and honorary captain Marvin Sims, Jr. against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Kid Captain Quinn Stumpf and honorary captain Marvin Sims, Jr. against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Kid Captain Quinn Stumpf and honorary captain Marvin Sims, Jr. against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Kid Captain Quinn Stumpf and honorary captain Marvin Sims, Jr. against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Captains Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Parker Hesse (40), defensive end Matt Nelson (96), quarterback Nate Stanley (4), fullback Brady Ross (36) and honorary captain Marvin Sims, Jr. against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Captains Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Parker Hesse (40), defensive end Matt Nelson (96), quarterback Nate Stanley (4), fullback Brady Ross (36) and honorary captain Marvin Sims, Jr. against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Captains Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Parker Hesse (40), defensive end Matt Nelson (96), quarterback Nate Stanley (4), fullback Brady Ross (36) and honorary captain Marvin Sims, Jr. against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Captains Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Parker Hesse (40), defensive end Matt Nelson (96), quarterback Nate Stanley (4), fullback Brady Ross (36) and honorary captain Marvin Sims, Jr. against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Alumni from the Iowa Field Hockey team are introduced during the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Alumni from the Iowa Field Hockey team are introduced during the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Alumni from the Iowa Field Hockey team are introduced during the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Alumni from the Iowa Field Hockey team are introduced during the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) picks up a first down against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) picks up a first down against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) picks up a first down against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) picks up a first down against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) picks up a first down against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) picks up a first down against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) picks up a first down against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) picks up a first down against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) and offensive lineman Ross Reynolds (59) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) and offensive lineman Ross Reynolds (59) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) returns an interception against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) returns an interception against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Miguel Recinos (91) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Miguel Recinos (91) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Sam Brincks (90) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Sam Brincks (90) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Cheerleaders against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Cheerleaders against the Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talk before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talk before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley shake hands before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley shake hands before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley talk before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley talk before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley talk before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and Northern Iowa head coach Mark Farley talk before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes football team swarms the field before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes football team swarms the field before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes football team swarms the field before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes football team swarms the field before a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) hurdles a defender during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) hurdles a defender during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) hurdles a defender during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) hurdles a defender during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) passes the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) passes the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) punts the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) punts the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) hurdles a defender during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) hurdles a defender during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) hauls in a 43-yard reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) hauls in a 43-yard reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) hauls in a 43-yard reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) hauls in a 43-yard reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Matt Hankins (8) tackle Northern Iowa's Xavier Williams (9) on a kickoff during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Matt Hankins (8) tackle Northern Iowa's Xavier Williams (9) on a kickoff during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) makes a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) makes a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) runs the ball after making a reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) runs the ball after making a reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) runs the ball after making a reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) runs the ball after making a reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) makes a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) makes a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) makes a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) makes a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) makes a reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) makes a reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) intercepts a pass during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) intercepts a pass during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) returns an interception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) returns an interception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) breaks a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) breaks a tackle during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Singer Pat Green performs "Wave on Wave" at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave to patients in the Stead Family Children's Hospital at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave to patients in the Stead Family Children's Hospital at halftime during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) breaks up a pass during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) breaks up a pass during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) passes the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) passes the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) combine to force a fumble during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) combine to force a fumble during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) reacts after a fumble recovery during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) reacts after a fumble recovery during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes placekicker Miguel Recinos (91) kicks an extra point try during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes placekicker Miguel Recinos (91) kicks an extra point try during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Brady Reiff (91) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Brady Reiff (91) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Matt Nelson (96) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Matt Nelson (96) rushes the quarterback during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, Jr. (3) reacts after making a reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, Jr. (3) reacts after making a reception during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Henry Geil (30) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Henry Geil (30) runs the ball during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on September 15, 2018. (Tork Mason/hawkeyesports.com)