The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Illinois State Redbirds 40-0 in a college football game in week 1 of the 2024 season on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Iowa students file into the student section before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) warms up before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back John Nestor (7) warms up during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester looks on before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa tight ends coach Abdul Hodge looks on before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes acting head coach Seth Wallace looks on before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Koen Entringer (4) warms up before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Kael Kolarik (26)warms up before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) looks on before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes players take the field during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Illinois State Redbirds players take the field during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) rushes during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Illinois State Redbirds wide receiver Dylan Lord (20) makes a catch during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) defends Illinois State Redbirds wide receiver Xavier Loyd (1) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Illinois State Redbirds linebacker LaVoise-Deontae McCoy (1) breaks up a pass intended for Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Drew Stevens (18) kicks a field goal during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Herky the Hawk participates in the Wave during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes acting head coach Seth Wallace participates in The Wave during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (15) scores a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Illinois State Redbirds quarterback Jake Rubley (5) throws a pass during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Illinois State Redbirds quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse (16) throws a pass during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) throws a pass during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) runs after a catch during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) looks on during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Zach Ortwerth (48) makes a catch during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) reacts during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Illinois State Redbirds offensive lineman Jake Pope (67) attempts to block Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Jackson (10) makes a tackle during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro (29) attempts to strip the ball from Illinois State Redbirds wide receiver Xavier Loyd (1) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) carries the ball during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) returns a punt during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kyler Fisher (37) breaks up a pass intended for Illinois State Redbirds tight end Javon Charles (85) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) throws a touchdown pass over Illinois State Redbirds defensive lineman Steven Curtis (8) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) tackles Illinois State Redbirds wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz (2) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) dives for Illinois State Redbirds quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse (16) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) takes the field before a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) shrugs after scoring a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) breaks free for a long touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes acting head coach Seth Wallace looks on during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Addison Ostrenga (87) makes a catch during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (15) celebrates during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) drops the ball after scoring a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes acting head coach Seth Wallace talks with an official during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) scores a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) celebrates with teammates after his interception during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker looks on during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Max White (22) carries the ball during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes acting head coach Seth Wallace claps during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) bring down Illinois State Redbirds running back Mason King (3) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Landyn Van Kekerix (23), defensive back Jamison Heinz (16), and linebacker Derek Weisskopf (22) bring down Illinois State Redbirds wide receiver Jalen Carr (0) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Illinois State Redbirds punter kicker Hayden Futch (41) hits the ground during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Futch, who was ruled down on the play, had attempted to scramble for the first down after a bad snap. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) reacts after an interception by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Caden Crawford (97) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Koen Entringer (4) celebrate after Crawford recovered a fumble during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Logan Jones (65) lifte Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12) into the air after McNamara threw a touchdown pass during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa tight ends coach Abdul Hodge high fives Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Beau Stephens (70) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Jacob Gill (5) celebrates with Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (15) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (15) celebrates with quarterback Cade McNamara (12) after catching a pass for a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (15) celbrates with quarterback Cade McNamara (12) after catching a pass for a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes players swarm wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (15) after Vander Zee scored a touchdown during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara (12)throws a pass to tight end Zach Ortwerth (48) during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back TJ Hall (2) hands the ball to an official after recovering a fumble during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Brian Allen (90) celebrates after recording a sack during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes acting head coach Seth Wallace speaks during an interview following a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)