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Top 20 photos: Iowa vs Middle Tennessee football

Sep. 29, 2019 10:27 am, Updated: Sep. 30, 2019 2:43 pm
Gazette photojournalists share their top 20 photos from Saturday's 48-3 Iowa win over Middle Tennessee. See all of the
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) rushes the ball as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders safety Reed Blankenship (12) wraps up his ankle during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) celebrates as running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the first quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) leaps over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders safety Gregory Grate Jr. (3) in the fourth quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) rolls over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders linebacker DQ Thomas (20) for a 10-yard touchdown after a pass from quarterback Nate Stanley during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) makes a catch under pressure from Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders cornerback Teldrick Ross (19) during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) is tackled by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders cornerback Desmond Anderson (25) on a kick return in the first quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) is tripped up by teammate Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) as he carries in the first quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7, top right) crosses the goal line over a pileup of players scoring a 1-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) tackles Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders running back Brad Anderson (11) in the third quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Carson King waves to kids in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital after the first quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. As of Friday, the Iowa State fan had reached his goal of raising $2,000,000 for the hospital. His fundraiser started after a sign asking for beer money appeared on ESPN's College GameDay and prompted viewers nationwide to begin to send him money. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrates with wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) after a touchdown over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the fourth quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) goes down after he's hit by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders safety Reed Blankenship (12) and linebacker Khalil Brooks (6) on a short reception during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrates after a touchdown over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the fourth quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) gets off a throw as he's hit by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defensive end Trae Philpots (95) during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass from quarterback Nate Stanley (4) for 33 yards as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders safety Reed Blankenship (12) misses the tackle in the first quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) stiff arms Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders cornerback Teldrick Ross (19) as he reaches to try and bring him down during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) reacts after a 33-yard pass reception against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the first quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes fans cheer during the Panchero's Burrito Lift in the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) reacts after a touchdown against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the fourth quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) gives high fives as he comes off the field during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)