Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz smiles as he arrives for their game against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) arrives for their game against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) arrives for their game against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) yells as he walks to the field with quarterback Cade McNamara (12), and quarterback Joe Labas (5) before their game against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) pumps up his teammates before their game against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Seth Anderson (6) celebrates a touchdown in front of a full stadium against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Former sports information director Steve Roe and his family against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Herky the Hawk pumps up the fans against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes swam onto the field against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Logan Jones (65), quarterback Cade McNamara (12), and defensive end Joe Evans (13) swarm onto the field against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) carries the ball against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Seth Anderson (6) catches a touchdown pass against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Seth Anderson (6) catches a touchdown pass against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Seth Anderson (6) celebrates a touchdown catch against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Erick All (83) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) celebrates a touchdown pass with offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) makes a stop against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) waves to the kids in the Stead Family Children’s Hospital at the end of the first quarter against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) intercepts a pass against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) celebrates an interception with defensive back Deshaun Lee (8) against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes kicker Drew Stevens (18) kicks a field goal out of the hold of punter Tory Taylor (9) against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Spirit Squad runs out the flags at the start of the second half against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm onto the field against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) makes a catch against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) makes a catch against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Koen Entringer (4) makes a stop against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) carries the ball against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) carries the ball against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) scores a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) scores a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) makes a stop against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3), defensive back Sebastian Castro (29), and defensive lineman Yahya Black (94) make a stop against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes sing the fight song in the locker room following their win against the Utah State Aggies Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)