Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates a sack against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a 7-yard touchdown during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz touches the helmet on the Nile Kinnick statue as the team arrives before their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) and offensive lineman Kyler Schott (64) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Fans cheer as the Iowa Hawkeyes arrive for their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Fans cheer as the Iowa Hawkeyes arrive for their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) touches the helmet on the Nile Kinnick statue as the team arrives before their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) touches the helmet on the Nile Kinnick statue as the team arrives before their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field for their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz waves to the Stead Family ChildrenÕs Hospital at the end of the first quarter of their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a 58-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) on a 58-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) on a 58-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Devonte Young (17) makes a tackle during the first quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Devonte Young (17) celebrates after making a tackle during the first quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) makes a tackle during the first quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) pulls in a pass during the first quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) chases Rutgers quarterback McLane Carter (3) during the first quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Herky and Scarlet Knight wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Fans wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Herky and Scarlet Knight wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) hits Rutgers quarterback McLane Carter during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) pulls away from a tackle during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a 7-yard touchdown during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) celebrates with tight end Nate Wieting (39) after his 7-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) celebrates with tight end Nate Wieting (39), fullback Brady Ross (36), and running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) after his 7-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) makes a tackle during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54), linebacker Amani Jones (52), defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94), and linebacker Nick Niemann (49) celebrate after a sack during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
A young fan is lifted in the air during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) prepares to hand off to running back Mekhi Sargent (10) during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during half time of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
People look on as the Pat Green performs “Wave on Wave” during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeye Marching Band on the field as Pat Green performs “Wave on Wave” during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
People look wave to the the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital as the Pat Green performs “Wave on Wave” during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
People look on from the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital as the Pat Green performs “Wave on Wave” during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Hawkeye Marching Band on the field as Pat Green performs “Wave on Wave” during the second quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates a sack against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates a sack against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) returns an interception against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) returns and interception against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Country artist Pat Green performs ÒWave on WaveÓ at halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Country artist Pat Green performs ÒWave on WaveÓ at halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Country artist Pat Green performs ÒWave on WaveÓ at halftime of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) intercepts a pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes sing the ÒFight SongÓ following their victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74), offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68), offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65), offensive lineman Kyler Schott (64), and offensive lineman Levi Paulsen (66) on the field during a TV timeout during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) prepares for a snap from offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) points at the line during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) hands off the ball to running back Mekhi Sargent (10) during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) tosses the ball to wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs on a reverse during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Michael Sleep-Dalton (22) punts the ball away during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes 1969 football team are recognized during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) pulls in a pass with one hand during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs after pulling in a pass as offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) looks to block during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Dance team performs during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Dance team performs during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs after pulling in a pass on a 33-yard reception during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs after pulling in a pass on a 33-yard reception during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) celebrates after a 33-yard reception during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a 23-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) high steps to the end zone on a 23-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) pulls in an interception during the fourth quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) looks to block during the fourth quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
A young fan eats popcorn during the fourth quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Wes Dvorak (1), long snapper Jackson Subbert (50), and running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) gather around as defensive back Devonte Young (17) downs a punt at the 1-yard line during the fourth quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) prepares to pass to wide receiver Oliver Martin (5) during the fourth quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Oliver Martin (5) stiff-arms a defender after pulling in a pass during the fourth quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) on a run during the fourth quarter of their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) talks with Rutgers defensive lineman Tijaun Mason (91) after their Big Ten Conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)