Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) pumps up his teammates before their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes captains defensive lineman Logan Lee (85), linebacker Jay Higgins (34), defensive end Joe Evans (13), tight end Luke Lachey (85) walk to mid-field with honorary captain defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) before their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) forces a fumble in the end zone against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) celebrates after causing a fumble in the end zone leading to a safety against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaleb Brown (3) makes a catch against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaleb Brown (3) runs with the ball after a catch against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) reacts after a stop against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) breaks up a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) picks up a first down against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) and punter Tory Taylor (9) wave to the kids in the Stead Family Children’s hospital at the end of the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Leshon Williams (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) picks up a first down against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz, and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz celebrate a score with quarterback Deacon Hill (10) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Deshaun Lee (8) breaks up a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Jackson (10) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Deshaun Lee (8) breaks up a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Tory Taylor (9) punts the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) makes a stop pagainst the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) picks up a first down against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) breaks free for the game winning touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) breaks free for the game winning touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) breaks free for the game winning touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz celebrates a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz celebrates a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) celebrates a stop against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) celebrates a stop against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) picks up a first down to seal the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) picks up a first down to seal the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) dumps a cooler of power aide on offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz. following there game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) celebrates with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz following their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz hugs his son following their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz is doused by Powerade following their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) holds the West Division Championship trophy as they celebrate their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz celebrates their Big Ten West champion ship with linebacker Jay Higgins (34)against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) leads the team in the fight song following their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) leads the team in the fight song as he holds the Big Ten West trophy following their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Joe Evans (13) leads the team in the fight song as he holds the Big Ten West trophy following their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate their Big Ten West Championship following their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz hugs defensive coordinator Phil Parker as they celebrate their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz celebrates their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz celebrates their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes Moon Family head football coach Kirk Ferentz celebrates their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Deacon Hill (10) and quarterback Joe Labas (5) celebrate their Big Ten West championship against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Ty Nissen (99) celebrates thier Big Ten West championship against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) celebrates their Big Ten West championship following their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)