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Hawkeyes fall to Illini, 9-6
Oct. 8, 2022 11:12 pm, Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 6:36 pm
The Iowa Hawkeyes fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini, 9-6, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.
Iowa Football Head Coach Kirk Ferentz yells to his offensive players as they run through warm-ups before the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois cheerleaders practice before the Iowa vs. Illinois game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Special Teams Coordinator LeVar Woods talks with Iowa Hawkeyes punter Tory Taylor (9) on the sidelines before the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
The sun sets as the Illinois marching band plays on the field at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Seth Benson (44) recovers an Illinois fumble in the second quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Drew Stevens (18) kicks a field goal in the first quarter of the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Tory Taylor (9) punts the ball to Illinois in the second quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Tory Taylor (9) talks with Landry Wallace, 11, middle, and Landon Thein, 12, right, before the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz watches as Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during warm-ups on the field before the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) catches a pass from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) in the first quarter of the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) looks up at a replay during the first quarter of the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass with pressure from Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Seth Coleman (49) in the first quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Kaevon Merriweather (26) pulls down Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) as he carries the ball in the first half of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tommy DeVito (3) slides after carrying the ball before being sacked by the Iowa defense in the first quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. (88) sacks Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) as he looks to throw the ball in the second quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) runs the ball into the sideline with pressure from several Illinois defenders in the first quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) pull down Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) as he carries the ball in the first quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) and Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Campbell (31) pull down Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Love III (23) as he carries the ball in the first quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) runs the ball down the field after catching a pass in the first quarter of the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Seth Benson (44) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) tackle Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) in the first quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) on the sidelines during the second quarter of the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Isaiah Williams (1) loses control of the ball as he is pulled down by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) in the second quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Kendall Smith (7) runs to stop Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) as he carries the ball down the field near the Illinois end zone in the first quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Terry Roberts (2) falls as he tries to stop Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) from catching a pass in the first quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz reacts after a punt in the third quarter of the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
After falling to Illinois 9-6, Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) walks off the field at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) reacts after his pass is incomplete, resulting in a fourth down for the Hawkeyes in the third quarter of the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) as he carries the ball in the fourth quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) pulls down Iowa Hawkeyes running back Gavin Williams (25) as he tries to gain a few yards in the final minute of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
The pass intended for Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) is broken up by Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Jartavius Martin (21) in the second half of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
A penalty is called on Illinois after Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Tailon Leitzsey (32) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Arland Bruce IV (10) as he receives the kick in the third quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Gavin Williams (25) holds his head down after the pass made by teammate Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) was intercepted by Illinois in the bottom of the fourth quarter at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) tackle Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) as he carries the ball in the third quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Bryce Barnes (48) and Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) tackle Iowa Hawkeyes running back Leshon Williams (4) as he carries the ball in the second half of the game the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) walks past several Illinois defenders celebrating after the pass intended for LaPorta was intercepted in the final minutes of the fourth quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) pushes back Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) as he carries the ball for a loss of six yards in the fourth quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jack Campbell (31) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (91) try to block an Illinois field goal in the fourth quarter of the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz talks with referees after a fumble returned for touchdown was ruled out in the third quarter of the game against Illinois at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Nick Phelps (45) shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini punter Hugh Robertson (19) as Iowa Hawkeyes punter Tory Taylor (9) hugs Illinois Fighting Illini place kicker Caleb Griffin (5) after the game at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois players celebrate as they sing the Illinois school song after defeating Iowa 9-6 at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Alec Bryant (90) reacts as he hugs teammate Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Jartavius Martin (21) after defeating Iowa 9-6 at the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday, October 8, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)
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