FB: Iowa at Illinois

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) and running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) and running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) and offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) and offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) and offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) and offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) and quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) and quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) presents the game ball to head coach Kirk Ferentz to commemorate his 150th win as head coach fo the Iowa Hawkeyes following their 63-0 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) presents the game ball to head coach Kirk Ferentz to commemorate his 150th win as head coach fo the Iowa Hawkeyes following their 63-0 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) presents the game ball to head coach Kirk Ferentz to commemorate his 150th win as head coach fo the Iowa Hawkeyes following their 63-0 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) presents the game ball to head coach Kirk Ferentz to commemorate his 150th win as head coach fo the Iowa Hawkeyes following their 63-0 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) reruns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) reruns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) reruns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) reruns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores before against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores before against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) hugs his little brother following their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) hugs his little brother following their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes sing the "Fight Song" against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes sing the "Fight Song" against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes sing the "Fight Song" against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes sing the "Fight Song" against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) presents the game ball to head coach Kirk Ferentz to commemorate his 150th win as head coach fo the Iowa Hawkeyes following their 63-0 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) presents the game ball to head coach Kirk Ferentz to commemorate his 150th win as head coach fo the Iowa Hawkeyes following their 63-0 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes captains Parker Hesse, Jake Gervase, Nate Stanley, and Keegan Render against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes captains Parker Hesse, Jake Gervase, Nate Stanley, and Keegan Render against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) and defensive end Parker Hesse (40) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) and defensive end Parker Hesse (40) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back D.J. Johnson (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back D.J. Johnson (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back D.J. Johnson (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back D.J. Johnson (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field for their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field for their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) and defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) and defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive coordinator Phil Parker against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive coordinator Phil Parker against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) and running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) and running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Miguel Recinos (91) and defensive back Julius Brents (20) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Miguel Recinos (91) and defensive back Julius Brents (20) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebackers coach Seth Wallace against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)(Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebackers coach Seth Wallace against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)(Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) and linebacker Amani Jones (52) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) and linebacker Amani Jones (52) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10)  scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) and defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) cause a fumble against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) and defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) cause a fumble against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) and defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) cause a fumble against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) and defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) cause a fumble against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) scores after causeing and recovering a fumble against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) scores after causeing and recovering a fumble against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates with defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) after scoring against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates with defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) after scoring against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) blocks a punt against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) blocks a punt against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) recovers a blocked punt against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) recovers a blocked punt against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) returns a blocked punt against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) returns a blocked punt against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates with defensive end Sam Brincks (90) after blocking a punt against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates with defensive end Sam Brincks (90) after blocking a punt against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Brady Reiff (91) and linebacker Jack Hockaday (48) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Brady Reiff (91) and linebacker Jack Hockaday (48) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) runs behind offensive lineman Levi Paulsen (66) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) runs behind offensive lineman Levi Paulsen (66) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) celebrates with wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) after scoring against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) celebrates with wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) after scoring against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Miguel Recinos (91) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Miguel Recinos (91) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) celebrates with defensive back Julius Brents (20) after returning a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kyle Groeneweg (14) celebrates with defensive back Julius Brents (20) after returning a punt for a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) runs behind fullback Austin Kelly (46) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) runs behind fullback Austin Kelly (46) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) scores a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) scores a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Miguel Recinos (91) and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson (77) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Miguel Recinos (91) and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson (77) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2), offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61), and offensive lineman Dalton Ferguson (76) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2), offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61), and offensive lineman Dalton Ferguson (76) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Dominique Dafney (23) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Dominique Dafney (23) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) and wide receiver Dominique Dafney (23) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) and wide receiver Dominique Dafney (23) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs behind tight end Drew Cook (18) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs behind tight end Drew Cook (18) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Dalton Ferguson (76) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Dalton Ferguson (76) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Caleb Shudak (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Caleb Shudak (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back D.J. Johnson (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back D.J. Johnson (12) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes sing the "Fight Song" following their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes sing the "Fight Song" following their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) following their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) following their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Amani Hooker (27) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to his team following their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to his team following their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) presents the game ball to head coach Kirk Ferentz to commemorate his 150th win as head coach fo the Iowa Hawkeyes following their 63-0 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) presents the game ball to head coach Kirk Ferentz to commemorate his 150th win as head coach fo the Iowa Hawkeyes following their 63-0 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) presents the game ball to head coach Kirk Ferentz to commemorate his 150th win as head coach fo the Iowa Hawkeyes following their 63-0 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jake Gervase (30) presents the game ball to head coach Kirk Ferentz to commemorate his 150th win as head coach fo the Iowa Hawkeyes following their 63-0 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)