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Rob Houghtlin and his Iowa teammates celebrate his game-winning field goal against Michigan in 1985. Photo courtesy of the Iowa Sports Information Department.
Iowa players Swarm onto the Kinnick Stadium field before a game against Nevada on Sept. 17, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)
Iowa defensive end Joe Evans (13) rushes Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy (9) on Oct. 1, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)
Iowa linebackers coach Seth Wallace speaks with reporters at the team’s annual media day on Aug. 12, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz stands for the nation anthem at Kinnick Stadium before a game against Nevada on Sept. 17, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz before a game against Michigan on Oct. 1, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)
Kirk Ferentz meets with the media on Tuesday
Iowa running back Leshon Williams (4) looks to get around South Dakota State linebacker Adam Bock (32) on Sept. 3, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)
Iowa LB Jack Campbell speaks with the media on Oct. 4, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)