IOWA VS MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeyes arrive before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeyes arrive before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz steps off the bus as he arrives with his team before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz steps off the bus as he arrives with his team before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Seth Benson (44) steps off the bus as he arrives with his team before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Seth Benson (44) steps off the bus as he arrives with his team before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) arrives with his team before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) arrives with his team before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeyes arrive before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeyes arrive before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) gives high-fives to kids as he arrives with his team before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) gives high-fives to kids as he arrives with his team before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Matt Hankins (8) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Matt Hankins (8) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes long snapper Jackson Subbert (50) and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes long snapper Jackson Subbert (50) and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

The Wave against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

The Wave against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10)against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10)against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) and offensive lineman Levi Paulsen (66) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) and offensive lineman Levi Paulsen (66) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) kicks an extra point against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) kicks an extra point against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) signals for a first down against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) signals for a first down against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) and linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) and linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) catches a long pass against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) catches a long pass against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) scores a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) scores a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates with Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) after scoring a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates with Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) after scoring a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) reacts after beating place kicker Keith Duncan (3) at rock paper scissors following a kick against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) reacts after beating place kicker Keith Duncan (3) at rock paper scissors following a kick against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) signals for a first down against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) signals for a first down against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) carries the ball against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) carries the ball against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes players warm up before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes players warm up before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) warms up with his teammates before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) warms up with his teammates before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) talks as he huddles with the special teams unit before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) talks as he huddles with the special teams unit before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gives Kid Captain Enzo Thongsoum a fist bump before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gives Kid Captain Enzo Thongsoum a fist bump before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Kid Captain Enzo Thongsoum before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Kid Captain Enzo Thongsoum before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz (from left) talks with Middle Tennessee State head coach Rick Stockstill before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz (from left) talks with Middle Tennessee State head coach Rick Stockstill before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Hawkeye Marching Band Golden Girl Kylene Spanbauer (from left) and Drum Major Michael Janssen on the field with the Hawkeye Marching Band before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Hawkeye Marching Band Golden Girl Kylene Spanbauer (from left) and Drum Major Michael Janssen on the field with the Hawkeye Marching Band before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeyes take the field before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeyes take the field before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeyes swarm as they take the field before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeyes swarm as they take the field before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz runs onto the field as the Hawkeyes swarm as they take the field before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz runs onto the field as the Hawkeyes swarm as they take the field before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The color guard presents the flags for the National Anthem 
before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The color guard presents the flags for the National Anthem
before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz (from left) and fullback Brady Ross (36) stand for the National Anthem before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz (from left) and fullback Brady Ross (36) stand for the National Anthem before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21), quarterback Nate Stanley (4), and wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) stand for the National Anthem before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21), quarterback Nate Stanley (4), and wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) stand for the National Anthem before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes captains defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11), linebacker Kristian Welch (34), fullback Brady Ross (36), and quarterback Nate Stanley (4) walk to the center of the field for the coin toss with honorary captain Miguel Merrick before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes captains defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11), linebacker Kristian Welch (34), fullback Brady Ross (36), and quarterback Nate Stanley (4) walk to the center of the field for the coin toss with honorary captain Miguel Merrick before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes captains defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11), linebacker Kristian Welch (34), fullback Brady Ross (36), and quarterback Nate Stanley (4) shake hands with the Middle Tennessee State captains before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes captains defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11), linebacker Kristian Welch (34), fullback Brady Ross (36), and quarterback Nate Stanley (4) shake hands with the Middle Tennessee State captains before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) scores a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) scores a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) scores a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) scores a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) reacts after picking up a first down against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) reacts after picking up a first down against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7), running back Tyler Goodson (15), and linebacker Amani Jones (52) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7), running back Tyler Goodson (15), and linebacker Amani Jones (52) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) hugs wide receiver Max Cooper (19) after scoring gainst Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) hugs wide receiver Max Cooper (19) after scoring gainst Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

George Kittle and C.J. Beathard against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

George Kittle and C.J. Beathard against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

George Kittle against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

George Kittle against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) celebrates a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) celebrates a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) and defensive back D.J. Johnson (12) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) and defensive back D.J. Johnson (12) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) and linebacker Kristian Welch (34) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) and linebacker Kristian Welch (34) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) scores against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) scores against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrates after scoring against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrates after scoring against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrates with wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrates with wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes score against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes score against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes score against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes score against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Barrington Wade (35) and defensive back Dane Belton (4) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Barrington Wade (35) and defensive back Dane Belton (4) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes long snapper Jackson Subbert (50) anD place kicker Keith Duncan (3) gainst Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes long snapper Jackson Subbert (50) anD place kicker Keith Duncan (3) gainst Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) and linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) and linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) pulls away from a defender after catching a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) pulls away from a defender after catching a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) points across the line as offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) looks on during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) points across the line as offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) looks on during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass as running back Mekhi Sargent (10) blocks during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass as running back Mekhi Sargent (10) blocks during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) looks to block during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) looks to block during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs after pulling in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs after pulling in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown on a 4-yard run as tight end Nate Wieting (39) raises his arms during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown on a 4-yard run as tight end Nate Wieting (39) raises his arms during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) pumps his fist after running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) pumps his fist after running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) celebrates his 4-yard touchdown run with tight end Nate Wieting (39) and offensive lineman Levi Paulsen (66) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) celebrates his 4-yard touchdown run with tight end Nate Wieting (39) and offensive lineman Levi Paulsen (66) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) makes an extra point from the hold of Colten Rastetter (7) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) makes an extra point from the hold of Colten Rastetter (7) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) brings down Middle Tennessee State quarterback Asher O’Hara (10) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) brings down Middle Tennessee State quarterback Asher O’Hara (10) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) closes in on Middle Tennessee State quarterback Asher O’Hara (10) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) closes in on Middle Tennessee State quarterback Asher O’Hara (10) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs for a first down during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs for a first down during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) on a run during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) on a run during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) dives forward for extra yards during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) dives forward for extra yards during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) looks to block during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) looks to block during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) makes a 49-yard field goal from the hold of Colten Rastetter (7) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) makes a 49-yard field goal from the hold of Colten Rastetter (7) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) sacks Middle Tennessee State quarterback Asher O’Hara (10) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) sacks Middle Tennessee State quarterback Asher O’Hara (10) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass after it bounced off the hands of Middle Tennessee State free safety Reed Blankenship (12) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass after it bounced off the hands of Middle Tennessee State free safety Reed Blankenship (12) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass after it bounced off the hands of Middle Tennessee State free safety Reed Blankenship (12) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass after it bounced off the hands of Middle Tennessee State free safety Reed Blankenship (12) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass after it bounced off the hands of Middle Tennessee State free safety Reed Blankenship (12) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass after it bounced off the hands of Middle Tennessee State free safety Reed Blankenship (12) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs after pulling in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs after pulling in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs after pulling in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs after pulling in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) signals first down after pulling in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) signals first down after pulling in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Spirit Squad members wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Spirit Squad members wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Officials wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Officials wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 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 game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 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 game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 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 game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 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 game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

People in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital wave back between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

People in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital wave back between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) and defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) tries to pull down Middle Tennessee State quarterback Asher O’Hara (10) during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) and defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) tries to pull down Middle Tennessee State quarterback Asher O’Hara (10) during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) on a run during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) on a run during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) pulls away from a tackle during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) pulls away from a tackle during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) on a run at the goal line during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) on a run at the goal line during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run with quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run with quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) closes in during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) closes in during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) closes in during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) closes in during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) signals first down after catching a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) signals first down after catching a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) and offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61) point before a snap during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) and offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61) point before a snap during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) pulls away from a defender during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) pulls away from a defender during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Hawkeye Marching Band performs during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Spirit Squad Day performers on the field during halftime of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57), linebacker Amani Jones (52), defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54), and running back Toren Young (28) walk down the tunnel to take the field for the second half of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57), linebacker Amani Jones (52), defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54), and running back Toren Young (28) walk down the tunnel to take the field for the second half of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57), linebacker Amani Jones (52), defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54), and running back Toren Young (28) walk down the tunnel to take the field for the second half of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57), linebacker Amani Jones (52), defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54), and running back Toren Young (28) walk down the tunnel to take the field for the second half of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) closes in during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) closes in during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28), linebacker Amani Jones (52), and linebacker Kristian Welch (34) make a tackle during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28), linebacker Amani Jones (52), and linebacker Kristian Welch (34) make a tackle during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) drags defenders on a run during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) drags defenders on a run during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) make a hit during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) make a hit during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass to wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass to wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) spins away from a defender after pulling in a pass during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) spins away from a defender after pulling in a pass during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) spins away from a defender after pulling in a pass during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) spins away from a defender after pulling in a pass during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) spins away from a defender after pulling in a pass during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) spins away from a defender after pulling in a pass during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) crosses the goal line on a 14-yard touchdown run as tight end Nate Wieting (39) raises his arms during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) crosses the goal line on a 14-yard touchdown run as tight end Nate Wieting (39) raises his arms during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) celebrates his 14-yard touchdown run with quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) celebrates his 14-yard touchdown run with quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) jukes a defender during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) jukes a defender during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) is tripped up after cartching a pass during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) is tripped up after cartching a pass during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) on a 10-yard touchdown reception during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) on a 10-yard touchdown reception during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) on a 10-yard touchdown reception during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) on a 10-yard touchdown reception during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrates after a 10-yard touchdown reception during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrates after a 10-yard touchdown reception during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) takes a snap from offensive lineman Jeff Jenkins (75) during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) takes a snap from offensive lineman Jeff Jenkins (75) during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Oliver Martin (5) pulls in a pass during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Oliver Martin (5) pulls in a pass during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 1-yard run during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 1-yard run during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) and Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) play rock-paper-scissors after Duncan made an extra point from the hold of Rastetter during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) and Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) play rock-paper-scissors after Duncan made an extra point from the hold of Rastetter during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) gets a sack against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) gets a sack against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4), offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61), offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65), and offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4), offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61), offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65), and offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) kicks a field goal against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) kicks a field goal against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz and Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with Hawkeye Marching Band Director Eric Bush before the Iowa Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with Hawkeye Marching Band Director Eric Bush before the Iowa Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with Hawkeye Marching Band Director Eric Bush before the Iowa Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with Hawkeye Marching Band Director Eric Bush before the Iowa Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Stead Family ChildrenÕs Hospital Kid Captain Enzo Thongsoum and honorary captain Miguel Merrick before the Iowa Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Stead Family ChildrenÕs Hospital Kid Captain Enzo Thongsoum and honorary captain Miguel Merrick before the Iowa Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Stead Family ChildrenÕs Hospital Kid Captain Enzo Thongsoum and honorary captain Miguel Merrick before the Iowa Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Stead Family ChildrenÕs Hospital Kid Captain Enzo Thongsoum and honorary captain Miguel Merrick before the Iowa Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Honorary captain Miguel Merrick before the Iowa Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Honorary captain Miguel Merrick before the Iowa Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field for their game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field for their game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field for their game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field for their game against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Max Allen/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) celebrates as running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) celebrates as running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) celebrates as running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) celebrates as running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61), offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65), offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68), and offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Cole Banwart (61), offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65), offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68), and offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against Middle Tennessee State Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)