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Photos: Iowa football vs. Middle Tennessee
Sep. 28, 2019 11:02 am, Updated: Sep. 28, 2019 7:14 pm
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)
Ruby Shire, 4, of Swisher rides on the shoulders of her father, Jason Shire, after riding the Hawkeye Express to the Iowa game against Middle Tennessee 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)
Fans run as the gates open for the student section before the Iowa game against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Paxton Henry, 6, of Treynor squeezes between the O and the W of the Iowa Hawkeyes sign for a photo by his father, Justin Henry, before the Iowa game against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
The Hawkeye Express arrives at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Passengers disembark the Hawkeye Express at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
The Hawkeye Marching Band performs before the Iowa game against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
The Hawkeye Marching Band performs before the Iowa game against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Jace Heasley-Eike, 9, of Readlyn, studies the game program before the Iowa game against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Passengers disembark the Hawkeye Express at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa game against Middle Tennessee at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/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 players warm up before 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) is tackled by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defensive end Trae Philpots (95) in the first quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Fans with the letters to spell out 'Carson' to honor Carson King pose for a photo in the student section before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes fans enter Kinnick Stadium before the game in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/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 players warm up before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Dane Belton makes a catch while warming up up before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Joe Evans (13) makes a catch while warming up before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders head coach Rick Stockstill before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebackers Jack Campbell (31), Seth Benson (44) wide receiver Max Cooper (19) jog down the sideline together during warm-ups before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass during warm-ups before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders head coach Rick Stockstill before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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 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 quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks for a receiver during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) celebrates a touchdown 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) runs down the field and faces Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders cornerback Justin Brown (31) after a catch 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 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 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 running back Toren Young (28) runs the ball as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders safety Jovante Moffatt (7) wraps up his leg 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 Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) runs the ball after a short reception as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders cornerback Desmond Anderson (25) dives after him missing a tackle during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/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)
Carson King poses for a photo with fans in the student section 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 University of Iowa Stead Family Children's 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)
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) 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 tight end Nate Wieting (39) celebrates as wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) runs in for a touchdown during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa cheerleader Grace Carlson performs during the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/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 wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) runs in for a 14-yard touchdown with tight end Nate Wieting (39) leading the way as a blocker 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 Nico Ragaini (89) is Brough down by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders safety Jovante Moffatt (7) after a reception during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) runs into a pack of defenders including Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders safety Jovante Moffatt (7) and linebacker Brett Shepherd (43) during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz walks down the sideline with his eyes on the video board during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/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)
A young fan is lifted 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 running back Tyler Goodson (15) dives for the end zone during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. After review it was decided that he stepped out of bounds before breaking the plane into the end zone. (Andy Abeyta/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)
Iowa Hawkeyes players swarm the field before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) looks for room to run as he's hit by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders linebacker Brett Shepherd (43) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) gets low to try and tackle Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders running back Terelle West (1) during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/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 running back Toren Young (28) takes the hand off from quarterback Nate Stanley (4) 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 Brandon Smith (12) celebrates a 10-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders wide receiver Jimmy Marshall (83) makes a catch and is hit by Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49), left, and defensive back Geno Stone (9) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) celebrate a 14-yard touchdown by wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6), right, during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
An Iowa fan proposes to his girlfriend during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs the ball as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defensive back Chris Stamps (2) tries to tackle him during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defensive end Tyshun Render (94) to wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6)during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) reaches for Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders quarterback Asher O'Hara (10) as he scrambles during the third 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) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders running back Jayy McDonald (21) runs the ball ahead of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Iowa cheerleader Morgan Dibert waves an 'A' flag after a touchdown during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Herky waves the Hawkeye flag as the team takes the field for their game against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes take the field for their game against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) stops Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders wide receiver Jimmy Marshall (83) as linebacker Nick Niemann (49) closes in during the first quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders quarterback Asher O'Hara (10) lines up a pass against Iowa in the first quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders linebacker DQ Thomas (20) and cornerback Desmond Anderson (25) tackle Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) 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 Nate Stanley (4) rushes for a first down as offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) blocks 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 running back Toren Young (28) rushes for five yards yards 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 running back Toren Young (28) reacts after rushing 16 yards for a first down 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 running back Mekhi Sargent (10) flies in the air over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders cornerback Justin Brown (31) after tripping on Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) on an 18-yard carry 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 tight end Shaun Beyer (42) reacts after a 49-yard field goal by place kicker Keith Duncan (3) 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 defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) is blocked by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders offensive lineman Robert Jones (64) as he tries to reach quarterback Asher O'Hara (10) 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 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 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 wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) jumps over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders safety Gregory Grate Jr. (3) as he carries a pass from quarterback Nate Stanley (4) for 33 yards 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 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 fans wave to the Stead Children's Hospital after the first quarter of the Hawkeyes game against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Former Iowa player George Kittle watches as Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a 38-yard pass against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the second quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) grabs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders running back Jayy McDonald (21) in the second quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders quarterback Asher O'Hara (10) is tackled by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) in the second quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders head coach Rick Stockstill walks onto the field for a timeout against Iowa Hawkeyes in the second 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) fakes a handoff against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the second 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) braces for ah it as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defensive lineman Jordan Branch (99) tries to block in the second 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) braces for a hit by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defensive back Chris Stamps (2) in the second 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) looks for a receiver as Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders defensive end Tyshun Render (94) scrambles after him in the second 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) pulls in a pass over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders cornerback Justin Brown (31) for a touchdown 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) runs to the five-yard-line against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders cornerback Desmond Anderson (25) in the second 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) runs for a touchdown in the third quarter of their NCAA football game against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/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 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 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 running back Tyler Goodson (15) is stopped on the one-yard-line 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 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 head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts with the team after a touchdown in the third 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) is run out of bounds by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders cornerback Justin Brown (31) as he pulls in a 13-yard pass in the third 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) faces Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders linebacker Khalil Brooks (6) as he carries a pass from Nate Stanley for 33 yards in the third quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) plays rock in a post-kick game of rock, paper, scissors against punter Colten Rastetter (7) in the second half of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) reacts after winning in a post-kick game of rock, paper, scissors against punter Colten Rastetter (7) in the second half of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/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)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Noah Shannon (99) pulls on the pants of Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders quarterback Asher O'Hara (10) in the third 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 Nico Ragaini (89) catches a 35-yard pass 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 wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) is tripped up by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders safety Jovante Moffatt (7) after catching a 35-yard pass 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 place kicker Keith Duncan (3) kicks an extra point 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 quarterback Spencer Petras (7) passes to running back Tyler Goodson (15) in the fourth quarter of their NCAA football game against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) leaves the stadium after Iowa's 48-3 win over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
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