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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. USC Trojans, 2019 Holiday Bowl
Dec. 28, 2019 1:36 am
The Iowa Hawkeyes scored touchdowns on their first five possessions in their 49-24 win over the USC Trojans.
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (center) pumps his helmet with teammates as they celebrate the their 2019 Holiday Bowl win over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) returns a kick-off for a touchdown during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (cenrter) congratulates wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) after a touchdown during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) signals his second kick-off return for a touchdown this season as he enters the end zone during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) is congratulated on his second kick-off return for a touchdown this season during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) celebrates a touchdown with Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Kyler Schott (64) during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) is tackled by USC Trojans safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (21) and USC Trojans cornerback Greg Johnson (9) during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Fans do the wave between the first and second quarters during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) runs for the end zone and a touchdown as he returns a kick-off for a touchdown during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes players do the wave between the first and second quarters during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz congratulates Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) after a touchdown during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
\Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) take down USC Trojans running back Vavae Malepeai (29) during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) reacts after sacking USC Trojans quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz congratulates Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) after Smith-Marsette scored a touchdown on the kick-off return during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) closes on USC Trojans quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) knocks the ball out of USC Trojans quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) hand during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) knocks the ball out of USC Trojans quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) hand during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) fends off USC Trojans linebacker Kana'i Mauga (26) after making a reception during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws under pressure from USC Trojans defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu (51) during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Dane Belton (4) pulls on the jersey of USC Trojans quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) eyes a path to the end zone and a touchdown during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) scrambles to find wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium against the USC Trojans in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) talks to offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (right) tackles USC Trojans wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) and causing a fumble during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) recovers a USC Trojans wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) fumble during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes marching band members do the wave between the first and second quarters during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) signals Hawkeyes ball after defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) recovered a USC Trojans fumble during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Matt Hankins (8) breaks up a pass intended for USC Trojans wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) tackles USC Trojans running back Vavae Malepeai (29) during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) is congratulated after successfully kicking a point after touchdown during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates on the sideline as time expires in their 2019 Holiday Bowl win over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) celebrates with the marching band after the Hawkeyes' 2019 Holiday Bowl win over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) pumps his helmet with teammates as they celebrate the their 2019 Holiday Bowl win over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive linemen Levi Paulsen (66) and brother Landan (68) wind up the marching band to play the fight song as they celebrate their 2019 Holiday Bowl win over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) raises the 2019 Holiday Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes celebrate their win over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won 49-24.. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) kisses the 2019 Holiday Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes celebrate their win over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won 49-24.. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) waves to his family after the 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa beat the USC Trojans 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) looks towards his family after the 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa beat the USC Trojans 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) waves the defensive player of the game trophy towards his family after the 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa beat the USC Trojans 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
USC Trojans cornerback Chris Steele (8) collides with Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) after Smith caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium against the USC Trojans in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Mark Kallenberger (71) picks up wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) after Smith scored a touchdown during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Teammates celebrate the touchdown of Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium against the USC Trojans in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (right) slaps hands with defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (left) and wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette as they celebrate winning the 2019 Holiday Bowl over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) takes in the moment as the Hawkeyes celebrate the their 2019 Holiday Bowl win over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (right) hugs defensive back Geno Stone (9) as they celebrate the Hawkeyes' 2019 Holiday Bowl win over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz holds the 2019 Holiday Bowl trophy after the Hawkeyes beat the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won 49-24.. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes players pose with the 2019 Holiday Bowl trophy after beating the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (right) hugs defensive back Geno Stone (9) as they celebrate the Hawkeyes' 2019 Holiday Bowl win over the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa won 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Eppy Epenesa pumps his fist as he cheers on his son Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. after the 2019 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. Iowa beat the USC Trojans 49-24. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) cheers a touchdown during the second half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Iowa won. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (right) jumps on wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) as they celebrate Tracy's touchdown during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (right) celebrates the touchdown by wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) during the first half of 2019 Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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