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IOWA OFFENSE ULM OFFENSE
WR ....... 7 McNu, 83 Staggs WR .......83 McCall, 86 Hamm
LT ......... 77 Rei, 78 Donnal LT ..........65 Treadwell, 53 Dvoracek
LG ........ 60 Tobin, 68 Scher LG .........66 Allen, 69 Roberts
C ......... 53 Ferentz, 59 Boeli C ...........72 McCaul, 78 Fisher
RG ........ 73 Ge s, 72 Orne RG ........56 Gill, 77 Risenhoover
RT ........ 56 Zusevics, 70 Van Sloten RT .........57 Montgomery, 67 Burton
TE ......... 39 Herman, 86 Fiedorowicz/ 85 Z. Derby TE .........80 Milton, 82 Steed
QB ........ 16 Vandenberg, 17 A.J. Derby QB ........15 Browning, 14 Wells
WR ....... 6 Davis, 11 Marn-Manley RB ......... 7 Edwards, 5 Donald
RB ........ 34 Coker, 3 White WR .......18 Leonard, 22 Ambrose
FB ......... 92 Gimm, 35 Meyers WR .......13 Harper, 19 Cain
WR ....... 8 Maye, 88 Sanders
IOWA DEFENSE ULM DEFENSE
DE ........ 79 Daniel, 58 Daniel DE.........52 Dorsey, 99 Gautney
DT ........ 87 Nardo, 71 C. Davis NT ........91 Caldwell, 90 Jeeries
DT ........ 93 Daniels, 99 Gaglione DE.........55 Evans, 44 Landry
DE ........ 91 Binns, 96 Forgy LB .........51 Young, 45 Ford
OLB ...... 45 T. Nielsen, 13 Donatell LB .........54 Edwards, 49 Carpenter
MLB ..... 44 Morris, 57 B. Davis LB .........35 Blakes, 41 Jones
WLB ..... 20 Kirksey, 31 Hitchens CB .........10 Taylor, 4 Donavan
LC ......... 28 Prater, 4 Bernsne S ...........26 Brown, 3 Usher
SS ......... 4 Bernsne, 10 Sleeper H ..........37 Prelow, 31 Mitchell
FS ......... 49 Miller, 18 Hyde S ...........25 Newsome, 30 Hardy
RC ........ 18 Hyde, 2 Casllo CB .........27 Eddie, 46 Smith
PT ......... 6 Guthrie PT ......... 2 Munoz, 6 Fryoux
PK ........ 96 Meyer, 8 Mossbrucker PK .........17 Manton, 6 Fryoux
TIME & PLACE - - 11:01 a.m. (CDT), Saturday, Sept. 24th, Kinnick
Stadium (70,585), Iowa City, Iowa.
TICKETS - - The game is sold out. A crowd of 70,585 is expected.
RADIO - - (Originang Network): Leareld Communicaons with
a network of over 40 staons. Gary Dolphin and Ed Podolak will
call the acon, along with sideline reporter Rob Brooks. The game
can also be heard on Sirius (117) and XM (196) satellite radio.
TELEVISION - - The game will be televised to a naonal audi-
ence by BTN. The announcers are Kevin Kugler, Danan Hughes
and Stacy Paetz.
2011 RECORDS - - Iowa is 2-1 aer victories over Tennessee
Tech (34-7) and Pisburgh (31-27) and a three-overme loss at
Iowa State (44-41).
ULM is 1-2 following losses to No. 5/6 Florida State (35-0) and
No. 23/23 TCU (38-17). The victory was against Grambling State
(35-7).
THE SERIES - - This is the rst meeng between the two schools
in football.
COACHING RECORDS - - Kirk Ferentz is in his 16th year as a
college head coach and his 13th year as Iowas head coach. His
career record is 103-82 and he is 91-61 at Iowa. He is 0-0 vs ULM.
Ferentz is 38-18 in non-conference games at Iowa.
Todd Berry is in his second year at ULM and his 10th as a colle-
giate head coach. He is 6-9 at ULM and has a 35-69 career record.
NEXT WEEK - - Iowa has a bye week (Oct. 8th, at Penn State).
ULM also has a bye week (Oct. 8th, Arkansas State).
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Offense
Pos. ..........No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School)
SE ................. 7 ** Marvin McNu, Jr. 6-4 215 Sr. St. Louis, MO (Hazelwood Central)
83 Steven Staggs 6-3 195 Jr. Oskaloosa, IA (Oskaloosa)
LT ............... 77 ** Riley Rei 6-6 300 Jr.. Parkston, SD (Parkston)
78 Andrew Donnal 6-7 302 #Fr. Monclova, OH (Anthony Wayne)
LG .............. 60 Ma Tobin 6-6 290 Jr. Dyersville, IA (Beckman)
68 Brandon Scher 6-5 310 #Fr. Denison, IA (Denison)
C ................ 53 * James Ferentz 6-2 284 Jr. Iowa City, IA (City)
59 Conor Boeli 6-5 290 So. West Des Moines, IA (Valley)
RG .............. 73 * Adam Ge s 6-4 280 Sr. Frankfort, IL (Lincoln Way East)
72 Woody Orne 6-5 295 Sr. Faireld, IA (South Dakota State)
RT............... 56 ** Markus Zusevics 6-5 300 Sr. Arlington Heights, IL (Prospect)
70 * Bre Van Sloten 6-7 292 So. Decorah, IA (Decorah)
TE ............... 39 *** Brad Herman ^ 6-5 255 Sr. Metamora, IL (Metamora)
86 * C.J. Fiedorowicz^ 6-7 265 So. Johnsburg, IL (Johnsburg)
or 85 * Zach Derby 6-3 240 Jr. Iowa City, IA (City)
QB .............. 16 ** James Vandenberg 6-3 212 Jr. Keokuk, IA (Keokuk)
17 A.J. Derby 6-4 232 #Fr. Iowa City, IA (City)
WR ............... 6 ** Keenan Davis ^ 6-3 215 Jr. Cedar Rapids, IA (Washington)
11 Kevonte Marn-Manley 6-0 205 #Fr. Ponac, MI (Brother Rice)
RB .............. 34 * Marcus Coker ^ 6-0 230 So. Beltsville, MD (Dematha Catholic)
3 ** Jason White 5-10 205 Jr. Davenport, IA (North)
FB ............... 92 * Jonathan Gimm 6-3 240 Jr. Houston, TX (Wesield)
35 Ma Meyers 6-2 220 #Fr. Plaineld, IL (North)
PK .............. 96 * Mike Meyer ^ 6-2 180 So. Dubuque, IA (Wahlert)
8 * Trent Mossbrucker 6-0 204 Jr. Mooresville, IN (HS)
Defense
Pos. ..........No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (High School)
DE .............. 79 Dominic Alvis 6-4 255 So. Logan, IA (Logan-Magnolia)
58 *** Lebron Daniel 6-2 256 Sr. Cleveland, OH (Glenville)
DT .............. 87 Thomas Nardo 6-3 277 Sr. Lancaster, PA (Catholic)
71 Carl Davis 6-5 310 #Fr. Sterling Heights, MI (Stevenson)
DT .............. 93 ** Mike Daniels 6-1 280 Sr. Blackwood, NJ (Highland Regional)
99 Joe Gaglione 6-4 255 Jr. Novelty, OH (Lake Catholic)
DE .............. 91 *** Broderick Binns 6-2 261 Sr. St. Paul, MN (Cren-Derham Hall)
96 Joe Forgy 6-4 260 Sr. Iowa Falls, IA (Ellsworth CC)
OLB ............ 45 *** Tyler Nielsen 6-4 235 Sr. Humboldt, IA (Humboldt)
13 * Tom Donatell 6-2 205 Sr. Atlanta, GA (Peachtree Ridge)
MLB ........... 44 * James Morris ^ 6-2 227 So. Solon, IA (Solon)
57 ** Bruce Davis 6-0 232 Sr. Cleveland, OH (Glenville)
WLB ........... 20 * Chrisan Kirksey^ 6-2 215 So. St. Louis, MO (Hazelwood East)
31 * Anthony Hitchens^ 6-1 224 So. Lorain, OH (Clearview)
LC ............... 28 *** Shaun Prater ^ 5-11 185 Sr. Omaha, NE (Central)
4 *** Jordan Bernsne 5-11 205 Sr. Des Moines, IA (Lincoln)
SS ................. 4 *** Jordan Bernsne 5-11 205 Sr. Des Moines, IA (Lincoln)
10 Collin Sleeper 6-2 200 Jr. Solon, IA (Solon)
FS ............... 49 * Tanner Miller ^ 6-2 201 So. Kalona, IA (Mid-Prairie)
18 ** Micah Hyde ^ 6-1 190 Jr. Fostoria, OH (Fostoria)
RC .............. 18 ** Micah Hyde ^ 6-1 190 Jr. Fostoria, OH (Fostoria)
2 ** Greg Casllo 5-11 182 Jr. Mount Laurel, NJ (St. Josephs Prep, PA)
PT ................. 6 Eric Guthrie 6-6 245 Sr. Nevada, IA (Nevada)
Punt Returns: 18 Micah Hyde Kicko Returns: 6 Keenan Davis
7 Marvin McNu 4 Jordan Bernsne
Deep Snaps: 61 Casey Kreiter Holder: 14 John Wienke
* - - Leers won ^ - - Redshirt year sll available # - - Indicates redshirt freshman
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HAWKEYES HOST ULM
Iowa (2-1) is home for the second straight week, closing its non-conference
schedule by hosting ULM (1-2) Saturday in Kinnick Stadium (70,585). Game time
is 11:01 a.m. The game is sold out. Iowa has defeated Tennessee Tech 34-7 and
Pittsburgh (31-27) in Iowa City, while dropping a 44-41 triple overtime contest at
Iowa State. ULM opened the season with a loss at Florida State (34-0), defeated
Grambling State (35-7) at home and lost at TCU (38-17).
ON THE TUBE
BTN (HD) will televise the contest to a national audience. Kevin Kugler, Danan
Hughes and Stacey Paetz will call the action.
RADIO BROADCAST
Iowa games are broadcast on the Hawkeye Radio Network. Gary Dolphin handles
the play-by-play, with color commentator Ed Podolak and sideline reporter Rob
Brooks. The Hawkeye Radio Network includes more than 40 stations throughout
the state.
The game can also be heard on Sirius channel 117 and XM channel 196.
ON THIS DATE
Iowa has posted a 5-5 record when playing on Sept. 24. Iowa defeated Coe Col-
lege 17-0 in 1904, Kansas State 28-7 in 1955, Oregon State 22-12 in 1960, Ohio
State 20-14 in 1983 and Iowa State 10-3 in 1988. The Hawkeyes lost to UCLA
41-25 in 1949, Oregon State 17-3 in 1966, Arizona 41-7 in 1977, at Oregon 40-18
in 1994 and at Ohio State 31-6 in 2005.
HAWKEYE HISTORY
Iowa has played 1,145 games since beginning football in 1889. Iowas overall
record is 589-517-39 (.531). That includes a 372-201-16 (.645) record in home
games, a 217-316-23 (.411) record in games away from Iowa City, a 289-348-25
(.455) mark in Big Ten games and a 255-165-15 (.603) record in Kinnick Stadium.
COACH TO CURE MD AWARENESS
Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeye coaching staff will be taking part in
the Coaches to Cure MD awareness this weekend when Iowa hosts ULM at Kinnick
Stadium. The event is being held to increase awareness of Duchenne muscular
dystrophy. Coach Ferentz and members of the Iowa staff will be wearing a Coach
to Cure MD patch Saturday as part of the effort to raise awareness.
THE SERIES
Saturdays game will be the rst football game between the two schools.
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Schedule/Results
9/3 Tennessee Tech W, 34-7
9/10 at Iowa State L, 41-44 (3OT)
9/17 Pittsburgh W, 31-27
9/24 ULM 11 a.m., BTN
10/8 at Penn State* TBA
10/15 Northwestern* 6 p.m., BTN
10/22 Indiana* 11 a.m., TBA
10/29 at Minnesota* TBA
11/5 Michigan* TBA
11/12 Michigan State* TBA
11/19 at Purdue* TBA
11/25 at Nebraska* 11 a.m., ABC
* - - Big Ten Conference game
ULM (1-2)
Schedule/Results
9/3 at #5/6 Florida State L, 0-34
9/10 Grambling State W, 35-7
9/17 at #23/23 TCU L, 17-38
9/24 at Iowa 11 a.m., BTN
10/8 Arkansas State* 6 p.m.
10/15 at Troy* 6 p.m.
10/22 at North Texas* 6 p.m.
10/29 Western Kentucky* 2:30 p.m.
11/5 at UL-Layfayette* 2:30 p.m.
11/12 Middle Tennessee* TBA
11/25 FIU* TBA
12/3 at Florida Atlantic* TBA

* - - Sun Belt Conference game
Date: Sept. 24, 2011 Time: 11:01 a.m. Site: Iowa City, Iowa
Stadium: Kinnick Stadium Capacity: 70,585 Surface: FieldTurf
TV: BTN (HD) Announcers: Kevin Kugler, Danan Hughes and Stacy Paetz
In the Rankings: Iowa (34th in Sagarin Ratings)
Hawkeye Radio Network: Gary Dolphin-Play-By-Play; Ed Podolak-Analyst; Rob Brooks-Sideline
Internet: Iowa radio broadcast available on hawkeyesports.com (subscription service)
Sirius Channel: 117 XM Channel: 196
Series History: First Meeting Live Stats: hawkeyesports.com
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2-1
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VANDENBERG IS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Junior QB James Vandenberg was named Big Ten Conference offensive Player of
the Week for his play in leading Iowa to a 31-27 win over Pittsburgh. The Big Ten
honor is the rst for Vandenberg and Iowas rst Player of the week honor in 2011.
Vandenberg (6-3, 212) is a native of Keokuk, Iowa and the rst native Iowan to
start at quarterback for the Hawkeyes since 2001. He led Iowas second half rally
against Pittsburgh, rushing for one touchdown and throwing three touchdown passes
in the nal 17 minutes. His nal pass was a 22-yard scoring strike to WR Kevonte
Martin-Manley with 2:51 remaining, giving Iowa its nal 31-27 advantage. He
had touchdown passes of 14 and 25 yards earlier in the fourth period.
His totals against Pitt included 31-48 passes for 399 yards and three touchdowns,
with one interception. He completed 10 consecutive passes during one stretch of
the second half and completed 17 of his last 20 attempts in reaching career-bests
in completions, attempts, passing yards and touchdowns. He had a one-yard touch-
down plunge in the third period and a 15 yard rush on Iowas game-winning drive.
Vandenbergs 399 passing yards ties as the seventh best single-game total in
school history, while the 31 completions rank fourth best and the 48 attempts tie
as the seventh highest total.
VANDENBERG GAINS NATIONAL HONORS
In addition to being named Big Ten Conference offensive Player of the Week, QB
James Vandenberg has received additional recognition for his play in Iowas win
over Pittsburgh. Vandenberg completed 31-48 passes for 399 yards and three touch-
downs while directing Iowas second half rally. He also scored on a one-yard run.
Vandenberg is one of eight quarterbacks named by the Manning Award as its
Stars of the Week. Fans can go to the following website to vote, hps://www.
facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150806522605459.734234.297090315458&l=3464
531a7b&type=1.
Voting closes at 9 p.m. CT Thursday for the Manning Award Player of the Week.
The award was established by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in 2004.
Vandenberg has also been nominated for the Quarterback Performance of the
Year honor, which is also based on fan voting. Winners will be revealed in early
February. That site for voting is: www.facebook.com/AllStarFootball. Iowa DB
Shaun Prater was nominated for the defensive back award for his play in Iowas
win over Tennessee Tech.
Vandenberg earned honorable mention recognition for quarterbacks from the
College Football Performance Awards.
FERENTZ SIXTH IN LONGEVITY
Now in his 13th season as Iowas head football coach, Kirk Ferentz ranks sixth
in longevity among FBS head coaches. Ferentz is second among Big Ten coaches
and nationally ranks behind Penn States Joe Paterno, Frank Beamer of Virginia
Tech, Larry Blakeney of Troy, Pat Hill of Fresno State and Mack Brown of Texas.
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Iowa Athletic Communications
Mailing Address
S-300, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, One Elliott Drive,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1020
Phone ....................................................319-335-9411
FAX ....................................................... 319-335-9417
E-Mail athletic [email protected]
Football Contacts
Director ..................................................... Steve Roe
E-Mail ..................... [email protected]
Special Assistant .................................... Phil Haddy
E-Mail .................. [email protected]
Assistant ........................................ Matthew Weitzel
E-Mail ............ [email protected]
Assistant .................................................Aaron Blau
E-Mail ..................... [email protected]
Weekly Football Press Conference
Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz holds his weekly press
conferences every Tuesday throughout the season.
The press conferences are held in the auditorium of
the Hayden Fry Football Complex. Coach Ferentz ad-
dresses the media at 12:30 p.m. and requested players
are available following the press conference.
Media need to submit their Tuesday player interview
requests to Phil Haddy, via e-mail, by 10 a.m. CT each
Sunday. True freshmen are not available for interviews.
Media can access video highlights of Ferentzs weekly
press conference, plus player clips and highlights via
satellite. The time is from 3:30 to 3:45 p.m. (CT).
The satellite feed is available on Galaxy
19C-Tr 04 (U/L 6005 (V), D/L 3780 (H), 36
Mhz, C-Band Digital). Sym Rate 21.0, FEC
3/4, Data Rate 29.029, DVBS, QPSK, 4:2:0.
The highlights are in HD.
All press conferences can be viewed on the ofcial
world wide web site of the Iowa Athletic Department at
hawkeyesports.com (subscription service). Each press
conference is archived.
Weekly Teleconference
The Big Ten coaches teleconferences are held
each Tuesday. The teleconference begins at 11 a.m.
(CT) and each coach is available for 10 minutes.
Media wishing to participate in the teleconference
can contact the Big Ten Ofce at 847-696-1010 to
obtain the call-in information. All times listed below
are central time:
11:00 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern
11:10 Brady Hoke, Michigan
11:20 Bo Pelini, Nebraska
11:30 Mark Dantonio, Mich. State
11:40 Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
11:50 Jerry Kill, Minnesota
Noon Ron Zook, Illinois
12:10 Danny Hope, Purdue
12:20 Joe Paterno, Penn State
12:30 Bret Bielema, Wisconsin
12:40 Luke Fickell, Ohio State
12:50 Kevin Wilson, Indiana
HAWKEYE GAMEDAY LIVE
The UI Department of Athletics will be introducing a new-and-improved Hawkeye Gameday
Live page each Saturday for Hawkeye fans in 2011. The page will feature game information such
as notes, rosters, TV and radio information, etc.; live stats and blog, and twitter and facebook
feeds. Its the one-stop-shop for the ultimate Hawkeye fan who wants to check stats of their
favorite player and participate in the conversation during the football game. Check the front page
of hawkeyesports.com each Saturday for access to Hawkeye Gameday Live.
Also, Hawkeye fans are encouraged to tweet their photos on gameday to @TheIowaHawkeyes.
#HAWKEYES AND TWITTER
Hawkeye fans join the twitter conversation each game by including #Hawkeyes in your gameday
tweets. By including #Hawkeyes in your tweets, in addition to showing your Hawkeye Pride you
will help the #Hawkeyes trend. Also, if you are not already following @TheIowaHawkeyes and
@HawkeyeFootball, visit Twitter.com and follow both feeds.
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HYDE EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Junior DB Micah Hyde earned honorable mention recognition from the College
Football Performance Awards for his play in Iowas 31-27 win over Pittsburgh.
Hyde returned to the cornerback position after playing safety in Iowas rst two
games. Hyde collected two interceptions against Pittsburgh, the second coming with
1:41 remaining in the game to end Pitts nal possession. Hyde also had 10 tackles,
including nine solo stops. Hyde is the rst Hawkeye player with two interceptions
in a game since Tyler Sash had three in a 2009 win at Iowa State. Hyde has six
career interceptions and had touchdowns on two interception returns a year ago.
IOWA LEADERSHIP GROUP
Iowas Leadership Group for the 2011 season includes four seniors, ve juniors,
four sophomores, one redshirt freshman and one true freshman. Permanent team
captains are named at the conclusion of each season.
The Leadership Group includes seniors Broderick Binns, Mike Daniels, Marvin
McNutt, Jr. and Tyler Nielsen; juniors Greg Castillo, James Ferentz, Micah Hyde,
Riley Reiff and James Vandenberg; sophomores Marcus Coker, Casey Kreiter,
James Morris and Brett Van Sloten; redshirt freshman Brandon Scherff and true
freshman Jake Rudock.
ULM COACH TODD BERRY
Todd Berry is in his second year as the head coach at ULM, with a record of 6-9,
including a 5-7 mark in his rst season against one of the toughest non-conference
schedules in the nation. He is in his 10th year as a head coach with a 35-69 (.337)
record. He was the ULM offensive coordinator for two seasons.
He previously served as the head coach at Army (2000-2003) and Illinois State
(1996-99). He led the Redbirds to the national semi-nals in 1999. He spent three
years as the offensive coordinator at UNLV, was the quarterback coach at Miami,
FL in 2006 and was the offensive coordinator at East Carolina for four seasons.
He has also been an assistant coach at Tulsa, his alma mater, Tennessee, Oklahoma
State, Tennessee-Martin, Mississippi State and Southeast Missouri State.
IOWA/ULM NOTES
Coach Kirk Ferentz coached game No. 150 as Iowas head coach in Iowas 34-7
win over Tennessee Tech. The Hawkeyes were also victorious in game No.
50 under Ferentz (56-7 over Buffalo, 9/6/03) and in game No. 100 (35-0 over
Syracuse, 9/8/07).
Iowa has not played football against a school from Louisiana since a last-second
30-25 win over LSU in the 2005 Capital One Bowl. Iowas only other contest
against a team from Louisiana was a 19-12 loss to Centenary College in 1930.
Iowa is 2-0 against current members of the Sun Belt Conference, defeating
Florida International in 2008 and Arkansas State in 2009.
ULM has played just one Big Ten opponent, holding a 0-3 record vs. Minnesota.
ULM holds a 2-2 record against teams from Iowa, including 1-0 vs. Northern
Iowa, 0-1 vs. Iowa State and 1-1 vs. Drake.
ULMs two losses have been to nationally ranked opponents on the road, includ-
ing #5/6 Florida State and #23/23 TCU. The Warhawks are the only team in the
nation to open each of the last four seasons against a ranked opponent (Auburn,
Texas, Arkansas, Florida State).
Iowa lists 15 freshmen and sophomores on its depth chart this week, with ve
of those listed as starters. ULM lists 20 freshmen and sophomores, including
nine starters.
Big Ten Standings
Legends Division
Team Big Ten Pct. Overall Pct.
Nebraska 0-0 .000 3-0 1.000
Michigan 0-0 .000 3-0 1.000
IOWA 0-0 .000 2-1 .667
Michigan State 0-0 .000 2-1 .667
Northwestern 0-0 .000 2-1 .667
Minnesota 0-0 .000 1-2 .333
Leaders Division
Team Big Ten Pct. Overall Pct.
Wisconsin 0-0 .000 3-0 1.000
Illinois 0-0 .000 3-0 1.000
Purdue 0-0 .000 2-1 .667
Ohio State 0-0 .000 2-1 .667
Penn State 0-0 .000 2-1 .667
Indiana 0-0 .000 1-2 .333
This Week in the Big Ten
ULM at Iowa (11 a.m., BTN)
Central Michigan at Michigan State (11 a.m., ESPNU)
Eastern Michigan at Penn State (11 a.m., ESPN2)
San Diego State at Michigan (11 a.m., BTN)
Colorado at Ohio State (2:30 p.m., ABC/ESPN2)
South Dakota at Wisconsin (2:30 p.m., BTN)
Western Michigan at Illinois (2:30 p.m., BTN)
Indiana at North Texas (6 p.m., ESPN3.com)
North Dakota State at Minnesota (6 p.m., BTN)
Nebraska at Wyoming (6:30 p.m., Versus)
Iowa Non-Conference Opponents
Team Record-Next Game
Tennessee Tech 2-1, Southeast Missouri State
Iowa State 3-0, Texas (Oct. 1)
Pittsburgh 2-1, Notre Dame
ULM 1-2, at Iowa
Hawkeyes in the Polls
Date A C H BCS Result
Pre. RV RV - - - - - - W, 34-7
9/5 RV RV - - - - - - L, 41-44 (3OT)
9/12 - - - - - - - - - - - - W, 31-27
9/19 - - - - - - - - - - - -
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
11/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/28
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ULM linebacker R.J. Young is in his rst season with the Warhawks after pre-
viously playing and graduating from Arizona. Young recorded one solo tackle
and two assists when Arizona defeated Iowa 34-27 last season in Tucson.
Iowas roster does not have any players from Louisiana, and there are no Iowans
on the ULM roster.
ULM assistant Tony Gilbert was the recruiting coordinator and cornerbacks
coach at Arkansas State in 2009 when Iowa defeated ASU 24-21 in Iowa City.
ULM defensive coordinator Tony Reffett was on the team at Texas-El Paso when
Iowa defeated UTEP 69-7 in 1986.
IOWA IN NCAA STATS
As a team, Iowa ranks eighth in the nation in turnover margin (+5), turnovers
gained (eight) and net punting (42.4). Individually, PK Mike Meyer is tied for
sixth in eld goals per game (2.3), DB Micah Hyde is tied for sixth with two in-
terceptions, LB Christian Kirksey is tied for 22nd in tackles (10.3) and LB James
Morris is tied for 26th (10.0), P Eric Guthrie is 17th in punting (44.4), WR Marvin
McNutt, Jr. is 19th in receiving yards per game (104.3) and QB James Vandenberg
is tied for 25th in total offense (283.0) and ranked 29th in passing offense (275.0).
IOWA RALLIES PAST PITT
Iowa rallied in the nal 18 minutes for a 31-27 win over Pittsburgh, posting the
largest comeback in school history. With Iowa trailing 24-3 with just over three
minutes remaining in the third quarter, junior QB James Vandenberg and the Iowa
offense took over the game. The Hawkeyes scored their rst touchdown with 1:16
left in the period, cutting the decit to 24-10. Following a Panther eld goal, Iowa
scored the nal 21 points of the game on three touchdown passes.
Vandenberg scored on a one-yard rush with
1:16 left in the third period, then connected
with WR Keenan Davis on a 14-yard scoring
pass with 9:55 remaining. Vandenberg con-
nected with redshirt freshman WR Kevonte
Martin-Manley for a 25-yard touchdown with
6:19 remaining and completed the rally with a
22-yard scoring strike to Martin-Manley with
2:51 to play. DB Micah Hyde secured the Iowa
win with his second interception with 1:41 left
in the game.
For the game, Vandenberg completed 31-48
passes for 399 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception. He completed
17 of his last 20 attempts. Davis led Iowas receivers with 10 receptions for 129
yards. Senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. added eight receptions for 112 yards and
Martin-Manley added 76 yards on four receptions. RB Marcus Coker rushed 23
times for 86 yards and had ve receptions for 15 yards.
The Hawkeye defense came to life in the second half as well. Pitts last four pos-
sessions included just 15 plays for 60 yards and the Panthers did not have a third
or fourth down conversion in the fourth quarter. LB James Morris led the Iowa
defense with 13 tackles, while Hyde had 10 tackles to go with his two interceptions.
DE Broderick Binns had a fumble recovery for the second straight game and DB
Shaun Prater forced two fumbles. The Iowa defense recorded three turnovers, six
tackles for loss and four QB sacks.
Scoring Summary
Pitt - - Devin Street, 66-yard pass from Tino Sunseri (Kevin Harper kick)
Pitt - - Kevin Harper, 37-yard eld goal
IA - - Mike Meyer, 22-yard eld goal
Pitt - - Cameron Saddler, 30-yard pass from Ronald Jones (Kevin Harper kick)
Pitt - - Drew Carswell, four-yard pass from Tino Sunseri (Kevin Harper kick)
IA - - James Vandenberg, one-yard run (Mike Meyer kick)
Pitt - - Kevin Harper, 24-yard eld goal
IA - - Keenan Davis, 14-yard pass from James Vandenberg (Mike Meyer kick)
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Pronunciation Guide
Head Coach Kirk Ferentz ........................... FAIR-ints
Assistant Coach Rick Kaczenski ............. kuh-ZIN-ski
Jordan Bernsne ..................................BURN-steen
Steve Bigach ................................................ BIG-ack
Broderick Binns ................................................ BINS
Ausn Blythe ..................................................BLYTH
Conor Boeli ........................................... BO-fell-ee
Torrey Campbell .........................................TORE-ee
Jordan Canzeri ..................................... CAN-zear-ee
Greg Casllo ...........................................kas-TEE-oh
Shane DiBona .................................... duh-BONE-uh
Tom Donatell ........................................ DON-uh-tell
Andrew Donnal ........................................ duh-NELL
Jake Duzey ................................................. DEW-zee
James Ferentz ........................................... FAIR-ints
C.J. Fiedorowicz ............................ feh-DOR-uh-wits
Joe Gaglione .......................................GAG-lee-own
Jonathan Gimm .................................................GIM
Dan Heiar ..........................................................HI-ir
Jacob Hillyer ................................................ HILL-yir
Micah Hyde ................................................. MY-kuh
Chrisan Kirksey ........................................ KIRK-see
Marshall Koehn .............................................. CONE
Henry Kreiger-Coble .......................KRAG-ir CO-bull
Nico Law ....................................................... NEE-ko
Jordan Lomax ...........................................LOW-max
John Lowdermilk .................................LOUD-ir-milk
Kevonte Marn-Manley ...................... KEY-von-tay
Mikail McCall ........................................... mick-A-el
Trent Mossbrucker .............................MOSS-bruk-ir
Woody Orne ..................................................... ORN
Jim Poggi .....................................................POE-jee
Shaun Prater ...............................................PRAY-r
Riley Rei .........................................................REEF
Jake Rudock..................................................RU-doc
Brandon Scher ............................................ SHERF
Louis Trinca-Pasat ....................... TRIN-kuh puh-sot
Dean Tsopanides ............................so-puh-NYE-des
Bre Van Sloten ................................ van-SLOW-n
Ausn Vier ....................................................... VEER
John Wienke.............................................. WINK-ee
Marcus Zusevics ............................... ZOOZ-uh-vicks
Comparing the Stats
IOWA ULM
Record 2-1 1-2
Scoring Avg. 35.3 17.3
Scoring Defense 26.0 26.3
Rushing Yards 127.3 142.7
Passing Yards 284.0 176.3
Total Oense 411.3 319.0
Rushing Defense 157.0 108.3
Passing Defense 240.0 200.7
Total Defense 397.0 309.0
Punt Return Avg. 0.0 4.7
KO Return Avg. 21.9 19.5
Turnover Margin +1.7 0
PITT IOWA
Score 27 31
First Downs 20 27
Rushes-Yds. 37-137 33-76
Passing Yds. 285 399
Passes (C-A-I) 24-34-2 31-48-1
Total Oense 71-422 81-475
Punts-Avg. 5-38.6 6-45.5
Fumbles-Lost 5-1 1-0
Penales-Yards 4-37 8-85
Time of Possession 26:53 33:07
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IA - - Kevonte Martin-Manley, 25-yard pass from James
Vandenberg (Mike Meyer kick)
IA - - Kevonte Martin-Manley, 22-yard pass from James
Vandenberg (Mike Meyer kick)
Attendance: 70,585
IOWA COMEBACKS
Iowas rally for a 31-27 win over Pittsburgh is believed to
be the largest comeback for a win in Hawkeye history, as the
Hawkeyes trailed by 21 points (24-3) with 3:11 remaining in
the third quarter. Following is a list of previous Iowa rallies
that are believed to be the largest in school history:
Iowa rallied from an 18-point decit in a 34-31 win over
Oregon in 1949 in Iowa City. Iowa trailed 24-6 with 2:30
left in the third quarter against the Ducks.
Iowa rallied from a 17-0 rst half decit for a 30-27 win at
Minnesota in 1986, winning on a 37-yard eld goal with
one second remaining.
Iowa rallied from a 17-0 rst half decit for a 37-30 home
win over Michigan State in 1996. Iowa rallied to tie the
game at 23 and 30 before scoring the winning touchdown
early in the fourth period.
Iowa rallied from a 14-point decit for a 42-24 win over
Indiana in 2009 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes trailed
21-7 in the third period when an 86-yard interception return
sparked Iowas rally.
EXTRA POINTS
Iowa erased a 21-point third-quarter decit to rally to beat
Pittsburgh, 31-27. The Hawkeyes trailed 24-3 with 3:11
left in the third quarter, but rallied to score 28 points the
last 16:16 to win 31-27.
Iowa scored 21 fourth-quarter points, the most fourth-
quarter points scored since posting 28 in a 42-24 triumph
over Indiana on Oct. 31, 2009.
Iowa has scored 31 points or more its rst three games:
Tennessee Tech (34), Iowa State (41) and Pittsburgh (31).
Iowa improves to 23-1 in its last 24 non-conference home
games (Western Michigan, 2007). The Hawkeyes have
won 51 of their last 62 games in Kinnick Stadium, dating
back to the 2002 season.
The 81 offensive plays by the Hawkeyes against Pittsburgh
are the most, for Iowa, since running 81 offensive plays at
Northwestern in 2005.
Senior defensive tackle Tom Nardo started for the rst time
in his career. Dominic Alvis started at end after starting
the opening two games at tackle. In addition, free safety
Tanner Miller started for the rst time, while Micah Hyde
started at cornerback after starting the opening two games
at safety. Jordan Bernstine started at strong safety, earning
the rst start of his career.
Junior QB James Vandenberg completed 31-48 attempts
for 399 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, with one
interception. He scored his second rushing touchdown of
the season on a one-yard run in the third period.
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Head Coach Kirk Ferentz
Kirk Ferentz (pronounced FAIR-rintz,
rhymes with parents) is in his 13th
season as head football coach at the
University of Iowa. His latest contract
extension runs through the 2020 season.
Ferentz was named the 2009 Dave Mc-
Clain Big Ten Conference Coach of the
Year. He was one of 15 semi-nalists
for the 2009 George Munger Award, pre-
sented by the Maxwell Football Club to
the College Coach of the Year. He was
the 2009 AFCA Region Three Coach of the Year and one of
10 nalists for the Liberty Mutual national Coach of the Year.
Ferentz was honored as the 2002 Associated Press and Walter
Camp National Coach of the Year and was the AFCA Regional
Coach of the Year in 2002 as well. He was named Big Ten
Conference Coach of the Year in 2002, 2004 and 2009. Ferentz
guided Iowa to Big Ten titles in 2002 and 2004.
Iowa has made two BCS bowl appearances, including a 24-
14 win in the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl. Iowa has played in
six January bowl games and has four January bowl victories
(2004 Outback Bowl, 2005 Capital One Bowl, 2009 Outback
Bowl and 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl). Iowa has posted an
87-42 (.674) overall mark and a 50-30 (.625) Big Ten record
the last 10-plus seasons. Ferentz has guided Iowa to nine rst
division nishes, including a second-place nish in 2009.
Iowa was bowl eligible in 2010 for the 10th straight season.
The Hawkeyes are 6-3 in bowl games under Ferentz. His six
bowl wins tie as third most among all-time Big Ten coaches
and he has led Iowa to three straight bowl victories.
At Iowa, Ferentz holds an overall record of 91-61 (.599) and
a 53-43 (.552) mark in Big Ten games. In his 16th season as a
college head coach, he holds a career mark of 103-82 (.557).
Fifty-nine of Iowas 152 games under Ferentz have been
decided by seven points or less (27-32) and 46 were played
against opponents who were ranked in the top 25 at the time
(20-26).
Ferentz joined the Iowa staff after serving as assistant head
coach and offensive line coach of the NFLs Baltimore Ravens.
He was part of the Baltimore (Cleveland Browns prior to the
move) staff for six years.
Ferentz was named head coach of the Maine Bears in 1990
and held that position for three years. Ferentz was a member
of Hayden Frys Iowa staff for nine years as offensive line
coach (1981-89). He coordinated Iowas running game during
his rst coaching stint at Iowa. Iowa appeared in eight bowl
games while Ferentz was an Iowa assistant.
Ferentz was born in Royal Oak, Mich., and attended high
school in Pittsburgh, Pa. He earned his bachelors degree in
English Education from Connecticut in 1978, where he was
a football captain. Kirk received the Distinguished Alumnus
Award from the Neag School of Education at the University
of Connecticut in May, 2009. He was inducted into the Up-
per St. Clair High School Hall of Fame in September, 2002
and the Western Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of
Fame in May, 2003.
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The 399 passing yards passing ties Chuck Long for seventh best in a single-game
in the Iowa record books. Long passed for 399 yards on 19-26 passing against
Northwestern on Oct. 26, 1985. The 31 pass completions rank fourth in school
history behind Chuck Hartlieb (44 vs. Indiana in 1988), Scott Mullen (36 vs.
Indiana in 1999) and Drew Tate (32 vs. Florida in 2006). The 31 completions
and 48 pass attempts rank as the third most by a Kirk Ferentz coached team at
Iowa and the 48 attempts tie as the seventh most in a single game at Iowa. The
399 yards passing are the second most by an Iowa team under Coach Ferentz
and ties as ninth highest total in school history.
Vandenberg had career bests in completions, attempts, yards and touchdowns.
His previous single-game passing bests were 20-33 for 233 yards and two
touchdowns in the 2009 overtime loss at Ohio State in his rst career start.
Senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. grabbed eight passes for 112 yards against Pitt.
McNutt, Jr. surpassed 100 career receptions in the game and now has 106 recep-
tions for 1,859 yards. The eight receptions is a career high. McNutt previously
had seven receptions for 155 yards at Indiana in 2010.
McNutt is now tied with Quinn Early (1984-87) for 15th in career receptions.
His 1,859 yards ranks 10th all-time at Iowa.
Junior Keenan Davis had a career bests in receptions and yards (10-129), with
one touchdown. Two weeks ago at Iowa State, he had ve receptions for 95
yards and a touchdown.
Redshirt freshman Kevon Martin-Manley had four receptions for 76 yards and
two scores. All four receptions and both touchdowns came in the fourth period.
Martin-Manley scored on touchdown catches of 25 and 22 yards, including the
game winner.
Iowa wide receivers Marvin McNutt, Jr. (8-112) and Keenan Davis (10-129)
each had over 100 receiving yards. The last time Iowa had a pair of receivers top
the century mark in receiving yards, in a game, was in a 42-24 home win over
Indiana in 2009. McNutt, Jr. had four receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown,
while Derrell Johnson-Koulianos had three catches for 117 yards and a score.
DL Dominic Alvis caused a fumble in the rst period, which was recovered by
senior DL Broderick Binns. Binns recovered a fumble for the second straight
week and now has four in his career. He also had a pass break-up, giving him
a pass break-up in three of Iowas last ve games. Binns totals vs. Pittsburgh
included ve tackles (four solo), a sack for a loss of six yards, a pass break-up
and a fumble recovery.
Junior DB Micah Hyde came up with his rst interception of the season in the
second period. He added his second theft of the game, and sixth of his career,
in the fourth quarter. Hyde had two touchdown returns on interceptions in 2010.
Hyde nished the contest with 10 total tackles (nine solo).
Sophomore PK Mike Meyer made a 22-yard eld goal in the second quarter,
improving to 7-7 on the season, before missing from 40 yards in the second
period and 50 yards in the third. He made all four attempts against Iowa State.
He is 11-11 on PAT kicks in three games and has made 21-26 career eld goals.
Senior Eric Guthrie punted six times for 273 yards for a 45.5 average, including
a long of 50 yards. He has had punts over 50 yards in consecutive weeks after
a career-long kick of 59 yards at Iowa State.
James Morris led the Hawkeye defense, matching a career-high with 13 tackles
(six solo). Christian Kirksey added eight tackles and Anthony Hitchens equaled
a personal best with seven stops (six solo). All three are sophomores who played
as true freshmen last season.
True freshman DB John Lowdermilk saw his rst career action on Iowas special
teams, becoming the eighth true freshman to play this season.
ULM FALLS TO SECOND RANKED FOE
ULM started fast with 17 rst-quarter points, but No. 23 TCU rallied for a 38-
17 win last Saturday in Fort Worth. ULM lost its second road game to a ranked
opponent.
The Warhawks drove 74 yards for a eld goal on their opening drive, then added
passing touchdowns of 22 and 37 yards on their next two possessions and led 17-
14 after the rst period. TCU added a second period score that left ULM trailing
21-17 at the break.
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Hawkeyes in the NFL
Iowa football players have a long
tradition of being well prepared for
professional football, following their
college playing careers. As of Sept.
19, 35 former Hawkeyes were on
NFL rosters, while others with NFL
experience are current free agents or
on practice squads.
Former Hawkeye, Current NFL Team
Pat Angerer, Indianapolis Colts
Jonathan Babineaux, Atlanta Falcons
Jason Baker, Carolina Panthers
Christian Ballard, Minnesota Vikings
Rob Bruggeman, Atlanta Falcons
Bryan Bulaga, Green Bay Packers
Scott Chandler, Buffalo Bills
Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts
Adrian Clayborn, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ryan Donahue, Detroit Lions
A.J. Edds, New England Patriots
Bradley Fletcher, St. Louis Rams
Robert Gallery, Seattle Seahawks
Charles Godfrey, Carolina Panthers
Shonn Greene, New York Jets
Chad Greenway, Minnesota Vikings
Jeremiha Hunter, New Orleans Saints (injured reserve)
Nate Kaeding, San Diego Chargers (injured reserve)
Aaron Kampman, Jacksonville Jaguars
Mitch King, New Orleans Saints
Karl Klug, Tennessee Titans
Matt Kroul, New York Jets (practice squad)
Bryan Mattison, Baltimore Ravens
Tony Moeaki, Kansas City Chiefs (injured reserve)
Brandon Myers, Oakland Raiders
Seth Olsen, Minnesota Vikings
Marcus Paschal, Baltimore Ravens
Allen Reisner, Minnesota Vikings
Matt Roth, Jacksonville Jaguars
Bob Sanders, San Diego Chargers
Tyler Sash, New York Giants
Andrew Schulze, New England Patriots
Amari Spievey, Detroit Lions
Ricky Stanzi, Kansas City Chiefs
Eric Steinbach, Cleveland Browns (injured reserve)
Jeff Tarpinian, New England Patriots
Julian Vandervelde, Philadelphia Eagles
Casey Wiegmann, Kansas City Chiefs
Marshal Yanda, Baltimore Ravens
Albert Young, Jacksonville Jaguars
Free Agents
Ladell Betts Sean Considine
Kyle Calloway Abdul Hodge
Colin Cole Derreck Robinson

Captains By Week
Game Players
Tenn. Tech Daniels, McNutt, Jr., T. Nielsen, Vandenberg
Iowa State Daniels, McNutt, Jr., T. Nielsen, Vandenberg
Pittsburgh Daniels, McNutt, Jr., T. Nielsen, Vandenberg
ULM
Penn State
Northwestern
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Mich. State
Purdue
Nebraska
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TCU scored on a 94-yard KO return to start the third period and added another
touchdown later in the period after recovering a ULM fumble at its own 28-yardline.
The only scoring in the nal period was a TCU eld goal. After ULM covered 74,
52 and 78 yards on its opening three drives, the Warhawks had no possession gain
more than 31 yards in the nal three periods.
QB Kolton Browning led ULM by completing 24-37 passes for 194 yards and a
touchdown, while Cody Wells completed all ve of his pass attempts for 38 yards
and a score. Brent Leonard had 13 receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown, while
Jyruss Edwards gained 56 yards on nine carries to lead the rushing attack.
Darius Prelow had nine tackles to lead the ULM defense, while Vincent Eddie
and Nate Brown each collected eight stops.
DOMINANT AT HOME
Iowa has won 51 of its last 62 games (.823) in Kinnick Stadium, dating back to
the 2002 season. Iowa recorded a school-record 22-game home winning streak
between 2002-05, which ended with an overtime loss to Michigan.
Iowa is 19-4 (.826) at home since the start of the 2008 season and 23-1 in its last
24 non-conference home games.
HAWKEYES TO WATCH
A number of Iowa players were named to preseason all-Big Ten and All-America
teams over the summer. Those named to preseason Watch Lists include the fol-
lowing:
DL Broderick Binns and DL Mike Daniels, inaugural Pony Express Award
DL Broderick Binns, Ted Hendricks Award
RB Marcus Coker, Doak Walker Award and Maxwell Award
DL Mike Daniels, CFPA Defensive Lineman Trophy
OL James Ferentz, Rimington Trophy
P Eric Guthrie, AFCA Community Service Award
DB Micah Hyde, CFPA Defensive Back Trophy
WR Marvin McNutt, Jr., Biletnikoff Award and CFPA Wide Receiver Trophy
OLB Tyler Nielsen, Butkus Award and Lott IMPACT Trophy
PK Mike Meyer, College Football Performance Award for PK and KO Specialist
DB Shaun Prater, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Bednarik Award and CFPA Defensive
Back Trophy
OL Riley Reiff, Rotary Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy
OL RILEY REIFF
First team preseason All-America by Playboy
Second team preseason All-America by Consensus Draft Services
Third team preseason All-American by Phil Steeles College Football and Athlon Sports
Started at left tackle in rst three games in 2011 and has started 24 consecutive games
WR MARVIN MCNUTT, JR.
Second team All-Big Ten in 2010
Fourth team preseason All-America by Phil Steeles College Football
53 receptions for 861 yards and eight touchdowns in 2010, averaging 16.2 yards
per catch. Receiving yardage ranks 10th-best for single season
18 career touchdown receptions third on career list. Career totals include 106
receptions for 1,859 yards to rank 10th in career yards and 15th (tie) in career
receptions
Eight touchdown receptions in both 2009 and 2010
Six receptions for 140 yards and two touchdowns in opening win over Tennessee
Tech
Earned honorable mention from College Football Performance Awards for his
play vs. Tennessee Tech
Four receptions for 61 yards at Iowa State, including 29-yard reception that led
to an Iowa touchdown and 24-17 fourth quarter advantage.
Career-high eight receptions for 112 yards in win over Pittsburgh
Hawkeyes Under Ferentz
Overall .................................................................. 91-61
vs. ranked teams .................................................. 20-26
vs. unranked teams .............................................. 71-35
vs. Big Ten teams ................................................. 53-43
vs. Big Ten teams (home) ..................................... 31-14
vs. Big Ten teams (away) ..................................... 21-29
When rushing for 150 yards or more .................... 52-13
When rushing for 200 yards or more ...................... 33-2
When passing for 250 yards or more ................... 32-16
When passing for 300 yards or more ...................... 9 -6
When Iowa player rushes for 100 yards ............... 50-19
When opponent has 100-yard rusher ................... 12-25
When opponent has 300-yard passer .................. 12-10
When scoring 30 points or more ............................... 50-4
When scoring 20 points or more ............................. 66-26
When opponent scores 25 points or more ...............11-39
When holding opponent to 10 pts or less ................. 40-0
When Iowa scores rst ........................................... 68-19
When Iowa leads at halftime .................................. 72-12
When Iowa trails at halftime ................................... 14-47
When game is tied at halftime .................................... 5-2
When Iowa leads after 3 quarters ........................... 77-10
When Iowa trails after 3 quarters ............................ 10-48
When game is tied after 3 quarters ............................ 4-3
Games decided by 11 points or more ..................... 55-22
Games decided by 10 points or less ...................... 29-32
Games decided by 7 points or less ........................ 27-32
Games decided by 3 points or less ........................ 13-18
When Iowa has a positive turnover margin ............ 53-15
When opponent has a positive turnover margin ..... 15-31
When the turnover margin is equal ......................... 23-15
When returning a punt/kickoff for a score ................... 7-4
Overtime games ......................................................... 4-3
When temperature is 50 degrees or above ............ 66-47
When temperature is below 50 degrees ................. 25-14
When temperature is over 90 degrees ....................... 1-2
When Raining: ............................................................ 8-5
Big Ten Conference POW Nominees
Game Offense Defense Special Teams
Tenn. Tech McNutt, Jr. Morris Meyer
Iowa State Coker Kirksey Meyer
Pittsburgh Vanderberg Hyde Guthrie
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Penn State
Northwestern
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Mich. State
Purdue
Nebraska
Bold indicates winner
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Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series
The Cy-Hawk Series is in its eighth season in 2011-
12, being sponsored for the rst time by Iowa Corn.
Iowa State leads the 2011-12 series, 5-2, with wins
in volleyball and football. Iowa won the womens
soccer game, 4-1.
Iowa leads the overall series 4-3 in the in-state com-
petition against Iowa State that began in 2004-05.
Iowa captured the Cy-Hawk Series a year ago by a
15-11 margin.
Last season, Iowa captured victories in football,
womens soccer, wrestling, womens basketball,
womens swimming and diving and softball. ISU
recorded wins in volleyball, mens and womens
cross country and mens basketball. The womens
gymnastics teams split.
Iowa captured the inaugural Cy-Hawk Series (13-8)
in 2004-05 and won again in 2006-07 (13-8), 2008-
09 (21-4) and 2010-11 (15-11). Iowa State won the
competition in 2005-06 (13-8) and 2007-08 (18-9)
and 2009-10 (16-11).
The 12-event series awards two points (except foot-
ball, which is worth three) to the winning school in
each head-to-head match-up between the two insti-
tutions. Additionally, two points are awarded to an
institution if the graduation rate of its student-athletes
is greater than the national average as reported each
fall by the NCAA.
A commemorative Cy-Hawk Series Cup, which stands
31 inches tall and weighs 19 pounds, is displayed on
the winning teams campus for an entire year after a
victory. Replica cups are also presented as traveling
trophies for individual victorious teams in the head-
to-head competition.
This seasons Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series schedule is
listed below. All events are worth two points, except
football, which is worth three points:
Date Event Site/Result
9/3 Volleyball ISU, 3-0
9/9 Womens Soccer IOWA, 4-1
9/10 Football ISU, 44-41 (3OT)
11/12 M. Cross Country NCAA Regional
11/12 W. Cross Country NCAA Regional
12/4 Wrestling Ames
12/7 Womens Basketball Ames
12/9 Mens Basketball Ames
12/9 Womens Swim. & Diving Ames
TBA Womens Gymnastics Iowa City
TBA Womens Gymnastics Ames
TBA Softball Ames
Academic Opportunities
Two points for an institution if the student-athlete
graduation rate for all student-athletes is greater than
the national average for all student-athletes, accord-
ing to the annual graduation rate report issued each
September/October by the NCAA.
DB SHAUN PRATER
First team All-Big Ten in 2010 by both league coaches and media
Second team preseason All-America by Lindys, Athlon Sports and GoDaddy.
com
Tied for second in the Big Ten and tied for 40th nationally with four intercep-
tions in 2010
Ranked fth on the team with 68 tackles, while playing in 12 of 13 games
Has 89-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. Tennessee Tech, the second
of his career
Earned honorable mention recognition from College Football Performance
Awards for his play vs. Tennessee Tech
Recorded ve solo tackles and two assists at Iowa State
Recorded two forced fumbles and three tackles in win over Pittsburgh
Has seven career interceptions and ranks seventh at Iowa with 173 career in-
terception return yards
DT MIKE DANIELS
Honorable mention All-Big Ten
Second on team in tackles for loss (11-56) and QB sacks (4-31) in 2010
Named Big Ten co-Defensive Player of the Week for his play vs. Ball State in
2010. Also named national Defensive Player of the Week by College Football
Performance Awards
Recorded six solo tackles, one assist and two QB pressures at Iowa State
Recorded ve tackles in opening win, including 1.5 tackles for loss and a QB
sack
Recorded three tackles in win over Pittsburgh, including a QB sack in the fourth
quarter
DB MICAH HYDE
Defensive Player of the Game, 2010 Insight Bowl
Recorded three tackles and a pass break-up in opening game after moving from
cornerback to safety
Recorded six solo tackles, one assists and two pass break-ups at Iowa State
Moved to cornerback and recorded two interceptions and 10 tackles in win over
Pittsburgh
Earned defensive back honorable mention recognition from College Football
Performance Awards for his play in win over Pittsburgh
COKER LEADS RUSHING ATTACK
Sophomore RB Marcus Coker leads the Iowa rushing attack, with 69 carries for
267 yards and two touchdowns. He rushed a career-high 35 times for 140 yards
at Iowa State, scoring on runs of one and four yards. He is fth in the Big Ten
in rushing yards per game (89.0) after gaining 86 yards on 23 carries in the win
over Pittsburgh.
As a true freshman in 2010, Coker started for the fourth time in Iowas Insight
Bowl win over Missouri. He set Iowa bowl records for rushing attempts (33)
and rushing yards (219) in the win. He scored on touchdown runs of one and 62
yards and was named Offensive Player of the Game. He is the Sports Illustrated
preseason selection for Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year.
His season totals in 2010 included 114 carries for 622 yards and three touchdowns,
while playing in just seven games. Coker rushed for over 100 yards in his rst
career start (22-129) in a win at Indiana. His rushing total a year ago ranks fourth
best for an Iowa freshman.
VANDENBERG STEPS IN AT QB
Junior James Vandenberg has stepped into the starting role as Iowas quarterback,
leading Iowa to a comeback win over Pittsburgh. He completed 31-48 passes for
399 yards and three touchdowns against Pitt, with the three scoring passes coming
in the fourth period. He was named Big Ten Conference offensive Player of the
Week after reaching career-high marks in completions, attempts, passing yards
and touchdowns. He also scored on a one-yard run and completed 17 of his last
20 passes in the second half.
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In three games Vandenberg has completed 60-97 (.619) passes for 8256 yards
and seven touchdowns, with one interception. He leads the Big Ten in passing
yards (275.0) and is fourth in pass efciency (155.1) and total offense (283.0).
Vandenberg was 16-28 for 207 yards at Iowa State, with two touchdowns. He
led a fourth quarter touchdown drive and added the two-point conversion to give
Iowa a 24-17 lead late in the game. He then led the Hawkeyes to 17 points in the
three overtime periods.
Vandenberg is 3-2 as Iowas starting quarterback, with the two losses both coming
in overtime (at Iowa State, 2011 and at Ohio State, 2009). He is 25th in the nation
in total offense and 29th in passing offense.
MEYER GETTING HIS KICKS
Sophomore PK Mike Meyer has made 7-9 eld goal attempts and is 11-11 in PAT
kicks. He is tied for sixth nationally in eld goals per game (2.3). Meyer leads
the Big Ten in eld goals per game, ranks second in eld goal percentage (77.8%)
and kick scoring (10.7) and fourth in total scoring. He made a 22-yard eld goal
in the win over Pitt before missing from 40 and 50 yards.
Meyer had a career-best 50-yard eld goal at Iowa State, while also connecting
from 42, 20 and 34 yards. Meyer made four eld goals in a game for the second
time in his career, as he made 4-5 in an 18-13 win at Indiana in 2010. Meyer leads
Iowa in scoring with 32 points and has made 21-26 (.808) career eld goal attempts.
KIRKSEY LEADS IN TACKLES
Sophomore LB Christian Kirksey leads the Iowa defense with 31 tackles (20
solo). Kirksey ranks second in the Big Ten in tackles and is tied for 22nd in the
nation. He is 12th nationally in solo tackles.
Kirksey has 20 solo tackles, two tackles for loss and one QB sack. He led the
Hawkeyes with 11 solo tackles and two assists at Iowa State, while also causing
and recovering an Iowa State fumble on the same play. He recorded 10 tackles
(six solo stops) against Tennessee Tech in his rst game as a starter and had eight
stops in the win over Pittsburgh.
TOP HAWKEYE PERFORMERS
Senior Eric Guthrie has taken over the punting duties in 2011 and is averaging
44.4 yards on 13 punts. Guthrie has four punts inside the 20 and opponents have
averaged just 5.2 yards on ve returns. He had a career-long 59-yard punt at Iowa
State, where he averaged 46.8 yards on four punts, and a 50-yard kick vs. Pittsburgh.
Senior DL Mike Daniels has collected 15 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss
and two QB sacks. He also has two QB pressures.
Junior WR Keenan Davis has recorded career bests in catches and yards in each
of the last two games. He led Iowa receivers with 10 receptions for 129 yards and
a touchdown against Pittsburgh. He collected ve receptions for 95 yards and a
touchdown at Iowa State, including a 23-yard scoring catch in the second overtime
period. Davis has 17 receptions for 254 yards and two touchdowns in three games
as a starter and he is averaging 20.7 yards on three KO returns. Davis has eight of
Iowas plays that have gained over 20 yards, include six of 16 plays from scrim-
mage and two of seven KO returns.
Sophomore LB James Morris has collected 30 tackles, including 10 tackles and
a pass interception in Iowas opening win. Morris had seven solo tackles at Iowa
State and matched his career high with 13 tackles in the win over Pittsburgh
Senior DB Jordan Bernstine has played well in two games, while missing the
Iowa State game due to illness. Bernstine started for the rst time in his career in
the win over Pittsburgh, recording ve solo stops, two tackles for loss and a QB
sack among his eight tackles. He also has averaged 22.4 yards on ve KO returns.
Redshirt freshman WR Kevonte Martin-Manley leads the team with three touch-
down receptions. He had scoring catches of 25 and 22 yards in the win over Pitts-
burgh, scoring Iowas last two touchdowns in the fourth quarter rally. He also had
a touchdown at Iowa State. For the season, he has eight receptions for 99 yards.
Instant Replay
Listed below are all the plays that have been reviewed
in an Iowa game in 2011.
Game (Rvs) Reviewed Play (Upheld/Reversed)
Tenn. Tech Iowa catch and TD (ball marked at 1-yd.line)
Iowa TD Reception (upheld, WR not OB)
Iowa State ISU touchdown inbounds (upheld)
ISU reception and fumble (upheld)
ISU TD reception (upheld)
Iowa rushing TD (upheld)
Pittsburgh Spot of ball on punt return (reversed)
Iowa incomplete pass (reversed)
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Penn State
Nwestern
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Mich. State
Purdue
Nebraska
Consecutive Games, Not Shutout
School Games Last Shutout
Michigan 328 Oct. 20, 1984
(26-0 at Iowa)
Ohio State 218 Nov. 20, 1993
(28-0 at Michigan)
Nebraska 195 Sept. 21, 1996
(26-0 at Arizona State)
Wisconsin 180 Aug. 24, 1997
(34-0 vs. Syracuse)
IOWA 135 Oct. 14, 2000
(31-0 at Illinois)
Michigan State 131 Oct. 21, 2000
(14-0 at Michigan)
Indiana 128 Oct. 14, 2000
(58-0 at Michigan)
Penn State 122 Oct. 6, 2001
(20-0 vs. Michigan)
Northwestern 98 Sept. 27, 2003
(20-0 at Ohio State)
Illinois 25 Sept. 26, 2009
(30-0 at Ohio State)
Minnesota 16 Nov. 21, 2009
(12-0 at Iowa)
Purdue 8 Oct. 23, 2010
(49-0 at Ohio State)
Hawkeye Birthdays!
The following Iowa student athletes/coaches have
birthdays in September:
1: Palmer Foster
7: Quinton Alston, Louis Trinca-Pasat
9: David Raih
18: Marcus Collins
19: Woody Orne
20: A.J. Derby
23: Kyle Steinbrecher
28: Charlie Bullen
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IOWAN CALLING THE SIGNALS
Junior QB James Vandenberg started at quarterback in Iowas rst three games.
Vandenberg is a native of Keokuk and the rst native Iowan to open the season as
Iowas starting quarterback since 2001. The most recent Iowa native to hold that
position was Kyle McCann of Creston. McCann led Iowa to victory in the 2001
Alamo Bowl, the rst bowl win for Coach Kirk Ferentz.
Two native Iowans have led the Hawkeyes to Rose Bowl wins, including Kenny
Ploen (Clinton) during the 1956 season and Randy Duncan (Des Moines) during
the 1958 season. Both were rst team All-Americans.
St. Ansgar native Matt Sherman led Iowa to a pair of bowl wins (1996 Alamo and
1997 Sun Bowl), while Iowa City native Paul Burmeister was Iowas quarterback
in the 1993 Alamo Bowl.
Additional Iowa natives who passed for over 1,500 yards, but never led Iowa in a
bowl game, include Gary Snook (Iowa City, 1963-65), Ed Podolak (Atlantic, 1966-
68, who ended his Iowa career as a prolic running back), Phil Suess (Des Moines,
1977-80), Randy Reiners (Ft. Dodge, 1996-99), Tom McLaughlin (Dubuque,
1975-77), Al DeMarco (Mason City, 1947-48) and Glen Drahn (Elkader, 1948-50).
STARTERS RETURNING
Iowas ve returning starters on offense include: center James Ferentz, tackle
Riley Reiff, wide receiver Marvin McNutt, Jr., tackle Markus Zusevics and run-
ning back Marcus Coker. The returning defensive starters include: end Broderick
Binns, tackle Mike Daniels, linebacker Tyler Nielsen and backs Micah Hyde and
Shaun Prater. PK Mike Meyer and PK Trent Mossbrucker, also return.
Among the returning starters, only Hyde on defense and Ferentz, McNutt, Jr.,
Reiff and Zusevics started every game in 2010.
HAWKEYES BY THE NUMBERS
Iowa returns 37 lettermen from 2010, including 17 on offense, 18 on defense
and two specialists. The 37 returning lettermen are 11 less than a year ago. The
Hawkeyes return ve starters on both offense and defense and two specialists.
The lettermen breakdown includes six three-year lettermen, 11 two-year letter-
men and 20 one-year lettermen. The total roster has 114 players, and includes 18
seniors, 20 juniors, 22 sophomores, 19 redshirt freshmen and 35 true freshmen.
Iowas depth chart includes 17 seniors, 17 juniors, 11 sophomores and six redshirt
freshmen.
RETURNING WITH HONORS
Iowa returns ve players who earned All-Big Ten honors a year ago. Among
those returning, DB Shaun Prater was a rst team selection by both league coaches
and media. WR Marvin McNutt, Jr., and Riley Reiff were second team selections.
DT Mike Daniels and DB Micah Hyde earned honorable mention recognition.
In addition, Hyde was the Defensive Player of the Game in Iowas 27-24 Insight
Bowl win over 12th-ranked Missouri and RB Marcus Coker was the Offensive
Player of the Game. Coker rushed 33 times for 219 yards and two touchdowns,
while Hyde scored the winning touchdown on a 72-yard interception return in the
fourth quarter and recorded six tackles.
AMONG CAREER LEADERS
Senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr., ranks third in career touchdown receptions (18)
and is 10th in receiving yards and 15th in career catches (106-1,859).
Senior DB Shaun Prater has 173 career interception return yards and junior DB
Micah Hyde has 142 yards. Prater ranks seventh among Iowas career intercep-
tion leaders and Hyde is 11th. Prater and Hyde each have two touchdown returns.
Among Iowas career leaders, only Tom Knight (three) and Plez Atkins (two) have
more than one touchdown return.
National Rankings
Associated Press Poll, Sept. 18
School Record Pts Prev.
1. Oklahoma (37) 2-0 1,471 1
2. LSU (14) 3-0 1,424 3
3. Alabama (7) 3-0 1,402 2
4. Boise State (2) 2-0 1,309 4
5. Stanford 3-0 1,212 6
6. Wisconsin 3-0 1,170 7
7. Oklahoma State 3-0 1,092 8
8. Texas A&M 2-0 1,043 9
9. Nebraska 3-0 911 11
10. Oregon 2-1 899 12
11. Florida State 2-1 896 5
12. South Carolina 3-0 891 10
13. Virginia Tech 3-0 830 13
14. Arkansas 3-0 781 14
15. Florida 3-0 669 16
16. West Virginia 3-0 579 18
17. Baylor 2-0 521 19
18. South Florida 3-0 496 20
19. Texas 3-0 402 23
20. TCU 2-1 273 23
21. Clemson 3-0 272 NR
22. Michigan 3-0 266 NR
23. USC 3-0 260 NR
24. Illinois 3-0 106 NR
25. Georgia Tech 3-0 59 NR
Numbers in parenthesis represent rst place votes
USA Today Coaches Poll, Sept. 18
School Record Pts Prev
1. Oklahoma (50) 2-0 1,463 1
2. Alabama (4) 3-0 1,402 2
3. LSU (5) 3-0 1,373 3
4. Boise State 2-0 1,212 4
5. Stanford 3-0 1,208 6
6. Oklahoma State 3-0 1,126 7
7. Wisconsin 3-0 1,121 8
8. Texas A&M 2-0 1,033 9
9. Nebraska 3-0 966 10
10. South Carolina 3-0 876 11
11. Virginia Tech 3-0 852 12
12. Arkansas 3-0 851 13
13. Oregon 1-1 804 14
14. Florida State 2-1 801 5
15. Florida 3-0 670 17
16. West Virginia 3-0 529 20
17. South Florida 3-0 485 22
18. Texas 3-0 464 21
19. Baylor 2-0 391 24
20. TCU 2-1 310 23
21. Michigan 3-0 243 NR
22. Clemson 3-0 181 NR
23. Michigan State 2-1 119 15
24. Georgia Tech 3-0 118 NR
25. North Carolina 3-0 99 NR
Numbers in parenthesis represent rst place votes
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THREE HAWKEYES OUT OF ACTION
Sophomore LB Shane DiBona, true freshman RB Mikail
McCall and sophomore LB Dakota Getz will miss the re-
mainder of the 2011 season.
DiBona suffered an achilles injury during preseason prac-
tice. He underwent successful surgery at the UI Hospitals
and Clinics following the injury and is expected to make a
full recovery.
After a redshirt season in 2009, the Duxbury, Mass. native
saw action in all 13 games a year ago, with two starts. He
recorded six solo tackles and seven assists.
McCall suffered a broken bone in his right leg in Iowas
opening win over Tennessee Tech. He had rushed for 61 yards
on nine carries before suffering the injury.
Getz, who missed Iowas opening win due to injury, suffered
a major knee injury on the opening kick of the Iowa State
game and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
HAWKEYE EXPRESS HITS RECORD
The Hawkeye Express, which transports fans attending Iowa
home games from the west edge of Coralville to Kinnick
Stadium, recorded an all-time high for the Tennessee Tech
at Iowa game to open the season. A total of 5,240 fans rode
the train, surpassing the previous high of 4,931 riders for the
Ball State at Iowa game last season.
The Hawkeye Express is operated by the Iowa Northern
Railroad Company.
NEW PREP FOR COACHING STAFF
Along with the addition of Nebraska to the schedule, Iowa
will face several other teams that the Hawkeyes have not
played under the current coaching staff. Indiana, Michigan,
Minnesota and Pittsburgh all have new head coaches. Iowa
is also playing Purdue for the rst time since Danny Hope
took over as the Boilermaker head coach and is playing ULM
for the rst time ever this weekend.
IOWA UNDER THE LIGHTS
Iowas only night game of the season will take place Oct.
15 when the Hawkeyes host Northwestern (6 p.m., BTN HD).
Iowa was 2-1 in night games a year ago, winning at home
against Penn State and defeating Missouri in the Insight Bowl,
while losing at Arizona. Iowa is 8-1 in night games over the
last four seasons.
Iowa games against Tennessee Tech, Iowa State, Pittsburgh,
Indiana and Nebraska will all start at 11 a.m. Game times for
six additional Hawkeyes games have not yet been announced.
HAWKEYES ON THE TUBE
All Iowa football games this season will be televised on
either ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FSN or the BTN. The
last Iowa contest not televised was vs. Minnesota on Nov. 17,
2001. Iowa has appeared on television in its last 119 games.
IOWA VS. RANKED TEAMS
These are Iowas most recent wins vs. nationally-ranked
opponents:
Home: 37-6 over fth-ranked Michigan State, 10/30/10
24-3 over 20th-ranked Penn State, 10/02/10
24-23 over third-ranked Penn State, 11/8/08
Road: 38-28 over 24th-ranked Michigan, 10/16/10
21-10 over fourth-ranked Penn State, 9/26/09
Neutral: 27-24 over 12th-ranked Missouri,
Insight Bowl, 12/28/10
24-14 over ninth-ranked Georgia Tech,
Orange Bowl, 1/5/10

RETURNING STAT LEADERS
Iowa returns just two players who led the team in statistical
categories in 2010. PK Mike Meyer led the team in scoring
with 73 points, hitting 14-17 eld goal attempts and 31-33
PAT attempts. WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. led the Hawkeyes
in receptions (53), receiving yards (861) and touchdown
receptions (8).
DEPTH CHART INCLUDES 10 WALK-ONS
Iowas depth chart includes 10 players who originally joined
the program as a walk-on. That includes four on offense (OL
Matt Tobin, FB Matt Meyers, RB Jason White, WR Steven
Staggs), three on defense (DL Thomas Nardo, OLB Tom
Donatell, DB Collin Sleeper), and three specialists (P Eric
Guthrie, PK Mike Meyer and LS Casey Kreiter).
COLLECTING INTERCEPTIONS
Iowas defense has ranked among national leaders in causing
turnovers in recent seasons. Over the last three-plus seasons
Iowa has collected 67 interceptions, a total that ranks second
in the nation over that span (Florida, 69).
The Hawkeyes have had an interception return for a touchdown
in each of the last four years, including four last season. Iowa
has had an interception return for a score in nine of the last 11
seasons and 9-13 seasons under Kirk Ferentz. Iowa had six non-
offensive touchdowns in 2010 and had an 89-yard interception
return for a touchdown in the opening win this season.
In addition, in each of the last four seasons, Iowa has had
more interceptions than touchdown passes allowed:
Year Interceptions TDs Allowed
2011 4 7
2010 19 12
2009 21 9
2008 23 9
2007 14 13
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IOWA LIKES STARTING ON OFFENSE
Iowa has started on offense in 126 of its last 146 games,
including wins over Tennessee Tech and Pittsburgh this
season. Iowa games vs. Iowa State (9/10/11), Minnesota
(11/27/10), Wisconsin (10/23/10), Ohio State (11/14/09),
Indiana (10/31/09), Purdue (11/15/08), Penn State (11/08/08),
Wisconsin (10/10/08), Minnesota (11/10/07), at Northwest-
ern (11/3/07), vs. Michigan State (10/27/07), at Penn State
(10/6/07), vs. Iowa State (9/16/06), vs. Minnesota (11/19/05),
vs. Michigan (10/22/05), at Purdue (10/8/05), at Minnesota
(11/13/04), vs. Purdue (11/6/04), at Miami, OH (9/7/02) and
at Michigan State (9/27/03) are the only contests that the
Hawkeyes didnt start on offense. Iowa won 13 of those 20
games.
Iowa has started the game on offense in 128 of 152 games
under Kirk Ferentz, including 12 of 13 games in 2010 and
11 of 13 games in 2009.
PRESTIGIOUS HONORS FOR HAYDEN FRY
Former University of Iowa Football Coach Hayden Fry has
been named recipient of two distinguished national awards.
Fry, along with three others, was inducted into the United
States Marine Corps Hall of Fame in late August. The cer-
emony was held at the Quantico Marine base at Quantico,
Virginia.
Fry has also been named recipient of the 2012 Paul Bear
Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award, given by the American
Heart Association. The Award recognizes the career accom-
plishments of some of colleges nest football coaches. Its
the only award of its kind in the college football arena. The
award highlights the outstanding achievements and extraordi-
nary contributions which have reected honor and sportsman-
ship to the game of football throughout the coachs career.
Hell receive the award at a banquet Jan. 12th in Houston, Tex.
Fry was Iowas head football coach for 20 years, posting a
143-89-6 record (96-61-5 in the Big Ten). When he retired
he was the dean of Big Ten coaches and was just the sixth
football coach in Big Ten history to coach 20 seasons. His
career record was 232-178-10.
In 2003 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of
Fame. He has also been honored with the prestigious Amos
Alonzo Stagg Lifetime Achievement Award. Since that time
he has also been inducted into Iowas Athletic Hall of Fame,
the Baylor Wall of Fame, The Peach and Holiday Bowl Halls
of Fame, the Rose Bowl and Sun Bowl Halls of Fame, and the
North Texas State University Hall of Fame (formerly NTSU).
FERENTZ JOINS CHALLENGE
Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz and Iowa State Coach Paul Rhoads
have joined forces with the Iowa Mentoring Partnership for
the 2011 Coaches Challenge. The Coaches Challenge runs
from Aug. 1-Nov. 21 and is a competition between Iowa,
Nebraska and Kansas to see which state can recruit the most
mentors.
For three years, Kansas and Nebraska have competed in a
Coaches Mentoring Challenge, with Bo Pelini (Nebraksa),
Bill Snyder (Kansas State) and Turner Gill (Kansas) taking
part in the competition. Ferentz and Rhoads have joined the
competition this season.
According to The National Mentoring Partnership, there
are 15 million children in the nation in need of caring and
quality mentors. In Iowa, it is estimated that nearly 5,000
young people are currently in need of a mentor. Many of
these children and youth are young men who would strongly
benet from a positive male role model. The Iowa Mentoring
Partnership, an initiative of the Iowa Commission on Volun-
teer Service, upholds the commissions mission to improve
lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement
through service and volunteering by supporting quality
mentoring services and by working to close the mentoring
gap in our state.
The Iowa Mentoring Partnership currently supports a net-
work of more than 80 local, certied mentoring programs.
Any new mentor application received between Aug. 1-Nov.
21 will count towards the score of the respective state, with
cumulative totals updated each month.
To nd out more information or join the Coaches Chal-
lenge, visit www.iowamentoring.org or call 1-800-308-5987.
GLANCE AT THE SCHEDULE
Iowa plays three of its rst four games in Kinnick Stadium,
closing the non-conference schedule this weekend by hosting
Louisiana-Monroe (11 a.m., BTN). Iowa is one of two Big
Ten Conference teams (Ohio State) to play two non-confer-
ence games against teams from BCS conferences.
The Hawkeyes open Big Ten play at Penn State Oct. 8.
This season marks the 10th time in Kirk Ferentz 13 years
at Iowa that the Hawkeyes will open the conference season
on the road. Iowa returns home to host Northwestern and
Indiana before a road game at Minnesota. The second half of
the conference slate has Iowa hosting Michigan and Michigan
State before traveling to Purdue and Nebraska. Six of Iowas
2011 opponents competed in bowl games last season.
The Hawkeyes do not face Big Ten opponents Illinois, Ohio
State and Wisconsin in 2011 and 2012.
TICKET UPDATE
Iowa has sold all tickets for its seven home games. Iowa has
issued over 59,000 season tickets, which includes more than
10,000 student tickets. The Iowa record for average home
attendance is 70,585, set in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2010. Iowa
has sold out Kinnick Stadium 51 of the last 53 games. In
addition, Iowa has sold its allotment of tickets to remaining
road games at Penn State, Minnesota and Nebraska.
DIVISION CHAMPS TO MEET IN TITLE GAME
The Big Ten Conference will stage its rst conference
football championship game Dec. 3 at Lucas Oil Stadium
in Indianapolis. The prime time contest will be televised by
FOX to a national audience.
The Big Tens Legends Division includes Iowa, Michigan,
Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska and Northwestern. The
Leaders Division includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn
State, Purdue and Wisconsin.
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Iowa in 2011 Statistics
IOWA FOOTBALL AND THE NFL
For the second straight year, Iowa had six players selected
in the 2011 NFL Draft, and for the second straight year that
list included a rst round selection (DE Adrian Clayborn).
Iowa was one of eight schools to have as many as six play-
ers selected in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Only two schools, USC (16) and Florida (13), have had
more players selected in the past two seasons.
The Iowa football program was represented by 33 players
on opening day NFL rosters. As many as eight additional
former Hawkeyes with NFL experience are listed as free
agents, on injured reserve or on practice squads.
Iowa ranks eighth nationally (second among Big Ten
teams) in number former players currently active in the
NFL, behind Miami, FL, USC, Texas, Tennessee, Ohio
State, Georgia and LSU.
All 11 members of Iowas starting defensive unit in 2008
were either drafted in the last three NFL drafts or signed
to NFL free agent contracts following the drafts.
Over the past 12 years, 98 of 114 (86%) of Iowas senior
starters have been drafted in the NFL or signed NFL free
agent contracts.
IOWA VS. RANKED OPPONENTS
Iowa posted a 4-3 record while facing seven ranked oppo-
nents in 2010, the most for a Kirk Ferentz coached Hawkeye
team. Iowa played six ranked teams in 1999 and 2003. The
four wins over ranked teams are the most for Iowa since post-
ing a 4-2 record vs. six ranked opponents in 2003.
Three of Iowas seven opponents were ranked in the top
10, while Missouri was 12th. Iowa lost to No. 10 Wisconsin
(31-30), defeated No. 5 Michigan State (37-6) and lost to No.
7 Ohio State (20-17), all in Kinnick Stadium. In 2009, Iowa
defeated No. 4 Penn State and No. 9 Georgia Tech, while
losing at No. 8 Ohio State in overtime.
With the 37-6 win over fifth-ranked Michigan State
(10/30/10), Iowa has recorded a victory over a top-ve ranked
team in each of the last three seasons. Iowa defeated fourth-
ranked Penn State (21-10) on the road in 2009 and defeated
the third-ranked Nittany Lions (24-23) in Kinnick Stadium
in 2008.
Along with defeating Michigan State, Iowa defeated Mis-
souri (#12), Penn State (#20) and Michigan (#24). Along
with losses to Wisconsin and Ohio State, Iowa lost at No.
18 Arizona.
In Big Ten play, Iowas eight opponents posted an overall
record of 62-34 during the regular season. Iowa did not play
Illinois and Purdue.
IOWA VS. BOWL TEAMS
Eight of Iowas 13 opponents in 2010 earned bowl invita-
tions. Iowas 13 opponents posted a 92-71 (.564) overall
record. Wisconsin (Rose) and Ohio State (Sugar) earned BCS
bowl bids, while Arizona, Michigan State, Penn State, Michi-
gan, Northwestern and Missouri played in the post-season.
Player Category Stats Big Ten NCAA
James Vandenberg Passing Avg./Game 275.0 1st 22nd
Broderick Binns Fumbles Recovered 0.67 T1st T6th
Micah Hyde Intercepons 0.67 T1st T8th
Mike Meyer Field Goals/Game 2.3 T1st T6th
Mike Meyer PAT Kicking Pct. 1.000 T1st ---
Shaun Prater Fumbles Forced 0.67 T1st T11th
Chrisan Kirksey Tackles 10.3 2nd T22nd
Mike Meyer Scoring (Kick) 10.7 2nd ---
Mike Meyer Field Goal Pct. .778 2nd ---
Micah Hyde Passes Defended 1.33 T2nd T36th
Marvin McNu, Jr. Rec. Yards per Game 104.3 3rd 19th
Marvin McNu, Jr. Recepons/Game 6.0 3rd T32nd
Chrisan Kirksey Fumbles Recovered 0.33 T3rd T55th
James Morris Tackles 10.0 T3rd T26th
Keenan Davis Rec. Yards per Game 84.7 4th T40th
Eric Guthrie Punng Avg. 44.4 4th 17th
Mike Meyer Scoring 10.7 4th T32nd
James Vandenberg Pass E ciency 155.1 4th 31st
James Vandenberg Total Oense 283.0 4th T25th
Mike Daniels QB Sacks .67 T4th T59th
Tanner Miller Fumbles Forced 0.33 T4th T68th
Thomas Nardo Fumbles Forced 0.33 T4th T68th
Marcus Coker Rushing 89.0 5th T43rd
Keenan Davis Recepons/Game 5.7 5th T40th
James Morris Intercepons 0.33 T5th T79th
Shaun Prater Intercepons 0.33 T5th T79th
Keenan Davis All-Purpose Yards 105.0 9th ---
Marvin McNu, Jr. All-Purpose Yards 104.3 10th ---
Broderick Binns Passes Defended 0.67 T18th ---
Micah Hyde Tackles 6.7 T21st ---
Anthony Hitchens Tackles 6.0 T31st ---
Mike Daniels Tackles 5.0 T43rd ---
Team Stascs
Category Stats Big Ten NCAA
Passing Oense 284.0 1st 29th
Net Punng 42.4 1st 8th
Fumbles Recovered 4 T1st 13th
Turnovers Gained 8 T1st T12th
PAT Kicking 1.000 T1st ---
Turnover Margin +1.67 2nd T8th
Fewest Turnovers 3 T3rd T21st
Red Zone Defense 71.4% 4th 28th
Pass E ciency 150.2 4th 39th
Scoring Oense 35.3 T4th T40th
Field Goal % .778 5th ---
Red Zone Oense 91.7% 5th T32nd
Intercepons 4 5th T18th
Time of Possession 30:15 5th 57th
Total Oense 411.3 5th 59th
QB Sacks 1.67 T5th 57th
First Downs 22.0 6th T46th
QB Sacks Allowed 1.67 T6th T59th
Fewest Yards Penalized 45.0 7th T38th
KO Returns 21.9 7th 65th
Fewest Penales 17 7th 39th
Third Down Conversions 41.0 7th 68th
Tackles for Loss 5.0 T7th 82nd
Fourth Down Defense 60.0 9th T81st
Rushing Defense 157.0 9th 76th
Fourth Down Conversions 0.0 T10th T105th
Passing Defense 240.0 11th 82nd
Total Defense 397.0 11th 88th
Rushing Oense 127.3 11th 82nd
Pass E ciency Defense 141.6 11th 98th
First Downs Allowed 21.3 11th 89th
Scoring Defense 26.0 11th 72nd
KO Coverage 39.8 11th 96th
Third Down Defense 50.0 12th 78th
Punt Returns 0.0 12th T112th

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Iowa was 8-0 in 2010 when rushing for over 120 yards and
0-5 when the rushing total was less than 120 yards.
Iowa ranked sixth in fewest penalty yards per game (37.4)
and tied for 19th in fewest penalties per game (4.9).
On special teams, Iowa ranked sixth in the nation in punt
return defense (3.9 average on 21 returns) and 12th in KO
returns (25.3).
Iowas opponents had 142 possessions, and just seven
started in Iowa territory. Arizona and Minnesota had two
possessions start in Iowa territory and Iowa State, North-
western and Ohio State started one possession on Iowas
end of the eld.
Iowas 100 rst half points in 2010 led the Big Ten Confer-
ence.
IOWA TO MEET NEBRASKA ON FRIDAY
Iowas regular season nale will be played on Friday, Nov.
25 at Nebraska, the day after Thanksgiving. That contest will
be televised by ABC (11 a.m. CT) to a national audience.
Iowa and Nebraska will also meet in Kinnick Stadium on
the Friday following Thanksgiving to end the 2012 regular
season.
IOWA ADDS TROPHY GAME WITH NEBRASKA
When Iowa and Nebraska resume their series in November,
the two teams will be playing The Heroes Game, with
the winner claiming the Heroes Trophy. The trophy game
between the Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers is the latest trophy
game for the Hawkeyes, who also play trophy games with
Iowa State (Cy-Hawk Trophy), Minnesota (Floyd of Rose-
dale) and Wisconsin (Heartland Trophy).
HAWKEYE FOOTBALL NOTES
Dating back to 2008, Iowa has won 10 of its last 15 games
away from Iowa City, with two of the ve losses coming
at the hands of ranked teams and two of the ve coming
in overtime. A six-game streak was snapped in the over-
time loss at eighth-ranked Ohio State in November, 2009.
The road winning streak was the longest for Iowa since
winning all ve of its road games during the 2002 regular
season. That streak was six straight games away from
home, including the 2001 Alamo Bowl.
Iowas 2009 win at No. 4/5 ranked Penn State marked
Iowas rst road win over a team ranked in the top ve
since 1990. That season the Hawkeyes scored a 54-28 win
at fth-ranked Illinois. Iowa concluded the 2009 season
with a neutral site win over ninth-ranked Georgia Tech in
the Orange Bowl. Iowa has defeated a team ranked in the
top ve in each of the last three seasons, including home
wins over Penn State (2008) and Michigan State (2010).
IOWA PROGRAM NOTES
Iowa was bowl eligible in 2010 for the 10th straight sea-
son. The Hawkeyes played in their ninth bowl game since
2001. Iowa played in the 2001 Alamo Bowl, 2003 Orange
Bowl, 2004 Outback Bowl, 2005 Capital One Bowl, 2006
Outback Bowl, 2006 Alamo Bowl, 2009 Outback Bowl,
2010 Orange Bowl and 2010 Insight Bowl.
Broderick Binns, Jr., DE Ted Hendricks Award
Pony Express Award
Marcus Coker, So., RB Doak Walker Award
Maxwell Award
Mike Daniels, Sr., DL CFPA Defensive Lineman Trophy
James Ferentz, Jr., OL Rimington Trophy
Eric Guthrie, Sr., P AFCA Community Service Award
Micah Hyde, Jr., DB CFPA Defensive Back Trophy
Marvin McNutt, Jr., Sr., WR Biletnikoff Award
CFPA Wide Receiver Trophy
Mike Meyer, So., PK CFPA Placekicker Trophy
CFPA Kickoff Specialist Trophy
Tyler Nielsen, Sr., OLB Butkus Award
Lott IMPACT Trophy
Shaun Prater, Sr., DB Bronko Nagurski Award
Bednarik Award
CFPA Defensive Back Trophy
Riley Reiff, Jr., OL Rotary Lombardi Award
Outland Trophy

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HAWKEYE NOTES FROM 2010
Iowa ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (17.0),
sixth in rushing defense (101.5), 25th in total defense
(332.1) and 24th in pass efciency defense (115.1). The
Iowa defense was the last unit in the nation to allow a
rushing touchdown last season, that coming in Iowas sixth
game.
The Hawkeyes ranked seventh in the nation in turnover
margin (+1.0) and tied for 11th with 19 pass interceptions.
Iowa had four interception returns for touchdowns.
Six Iowa opponents scored one touchdown or less, includ-
ing two who scored no touchdowns. For the second straight
season, eight of Iowas 12 regular season opponents scored
17 points or less.
For the third straight season, in 2010, Iowa allowed only
one individual opponent to rush for over 100 yards.
Iowa ranked 11th in the nation in pass efciency (155.72)
and the Hawkeyes were 50th in scoring offense (28.9). The
Hawkeyes were 49th in passing offense (234.5), 57th in
total offense (382.9) and 70th in rushing offense (148.4).
Iowa scored 30 or more points in three consecutive Big
Ten Conference games (Michigan, Wisconsin, Michigan
State) for the rst time since 2005. Iowa scored 30 or more
points in six games overall, matching the second highest
number of games under Kirk Ferentz. Iowa scored 30 or
more points in nine games in 2002.
Iowa had just 11 turnovers (ve lost fumbles, six intercep-
tions), which ranked second in the nation. Iowa lost just
two fumbles in eight Big Ten games, both in the regular
season nale at Minnesota.
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Iowa has posted a 6-3 bowl record under Kirk Ferentz.
Ferentz is tied for third on the all-time list of Big Ten
coaches with six bowl victories. Iowas .667 (6-3) winning
percentage in bowl games in the BCS era ranks as the best
in the Big Ten Conference.
Four of Iowas six bowl wins under Kirk Ferentz have been
in January. Under Ferentz, the Hawkeyes have bowl wins
over teams from the Southeastern (three), Big 12 (two) and
Atlantic Coast conferences.
Iowa is one of four programs in the nation to win a bowl
game at the conclusion of each of the last three seasons,
with two of the three being January bowl wins. Among Big
Ten teams, only Penn State (1993-96), Michigan (1997-
2000) and Ohio State (2002-2005) have won four straight
bowl games in as many seasons.
Iowa has defeated a team ranked in the top ve in the na-
tion, in the Associated Press rankings, in each of the past
three seasons (Penn State in 2008 and 2009, Michigan
State in 2010).
Iowa earned Big Ten Conference championships in 2002
and 2004 and placed second in 2009. Iowa (8-0, 2002) is
one of two Big Ten teams to post a perfect mark in confer-
ence play since 1998 (BCS era).
Iowa has ranked in the top 10 in the nal Associated Press
and CNN/USA Today coaches polls in four of the past
nine seasons, including a ranking of seventh in both polls
at the conclusion of the 2009 season. Iowa ranked eighth
in 2002, 2003 and 2004 and the Hawkeyes were also 20th
in 2008.
Iowa established a school record with 11 wins in 2002 (11-
2) and matched that record in 2009. In 2009, Iowa won
10 regular season games for just the fourth time in school
history.
Iowa won 10 or more games in three consecutive years
(2002-04) for rst time in school history.
Iowa compiled an eight-year record of 78-36 (.684), 2002-
10, third best in the Big Ten. The 78 victories rank as the
18th best total in the nation.
Iowa posted a 46-26 Big Ten record from 2002-10, which
ranks second among league teams over that span.
Kirk Ferentz has been named Big Ten Coach of the Year
three times (2002, 2004 & 2009) and he was named Na-
tional Coach of the Year in 2002. Ferentz joins Michigans
Bo Schembechler (four), Iowas Hayden Fry (three) and
Penn States Joe Paterno (three) as the only coaches to be
honored in more than two seasons.
Iowa has had national award winners in: Robert Gallery
(2003 Outland, Top Lineman); Brad Banks (2002 Davey
OBrien, Top Quarterback; 2002 Associated Press Na-
tional Player of the Year); Dallas Clark (2002 Mackey,
Top Tight End); Nate Kaeding (2002 Groza, Top Kicker);
Shonn Greene (2008 Doak Walker, Top Running Back).
Iowa is one of three football programs (joining Oklahoma
and Texas) to have ve different individual players earn
national Player of the Year honors at their position since
2002.
Hawkeyes Excel in the Classroom
HAWKEYES RANK HIGH IN GRADUATION RATES
The Iowa Hawkeyes ranked among the nations leaders in academic
success for the 70 college football teams that competed in bowl games
following the 2010 season.
Iowas 79% ranked 12th in Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for its
football student-athletes, according to data collected by the NCAA,
among the 70 college football teams that participated in the 35 col-
lege football bowl games.
Iowas GSR of 79%, released in October, 2010, ranked third among
teams ranked in the BCS top 25 at the time and is 12 percentage points
higher than the national average.
In 2009, Iowas GSR of 74% ranked second among the 10 teams
that competed in 2010 BCS bowl games.
The graduation rate for Iowas 2009 nationally ranked football pro-
gram was 67 percent for the second consecutive year. The national
average was 55 percent.
Iowas graduation rate ranked third among teams that appeared in
the 2008 nal top 25 rankings.

THREE HAWKEYES EARN ACADEMIC HONORS
In 2008 and again in 2010, three Iowa players were named to the
ESPN/CoSIDA District Seven rst all-academic team.
Under Kirk Ferentz in the last 12 years, 17 Hawkeye players have
combined to earn academic all-America honors on 32 occasions.
Five players, DL Aaron Kampman, OL Andy Lightfoot, LB Mike
Klinkenborg, DB Adam Shada and OL Julian Vandervelde, were
three-time honorees.
Iowa, in 2006, was the only Division I program in the nation to
have three players earn rst team academic all-America recognition.
In addition, Iowa players have been honored 159 times over the past
12 seasons with academic all-Big Ten recognition.
HAWKEYES ON THE DEANS LIST, 2010-11
Steve Bigach Josh Koeppel Kyle Steinbrecher
Adam Gettis James Morris Brett Van Sloten
Eric Guthrie Tyler Nielsen Jason White

HAWKEYES WITH GPA OF 3.0 OR ABOVE, SPRING, 2011
Steve Bigach Casey Kreiter Terrance Pryor
Broderick Binns Brian Kroll Jacob Reisen
Drew Clark Nolan MacMillan Colin Sandeman
Carl Davis Trent Mossbrucker Kyle Steinbrecher
Zach Derby Daniel Murray Brett Van Sloten
Adam Gettis Nick Nielsen James Vandenberg
Eric Guthrie Tyler Nielsen Jason White
Mike Hardy

ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN, 2010
Steve Bigach Daniel Murray Jeff Tarpinian
Justin Greiner Tyler Nielsen Brett Van Sloten
Josh Koeppel Ross Peterson James Vandenberg
Nick Kuchel Colin Sandeman Julian Vandervelde
Nolan MacMillan Jack Swanson Jason White
Brett Morse
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IOWA BY QUARTERS
Iowa has outscored its opponents in the second (30-10) and
fourth (29-17) quarters, but has been outscored in the third
quarter (21-20) and tied in the rst (10-10) period. Iowa was
outscored in three overtime periods (20-17) at Iowa State.
ON THE AVERAGE
Iowa averaged 8.2 yards on 39 rst down plays, 5.3 yards on
26 second down plays and 1.7 yards on 15 third down plays
in the win over Pittsburgh. Iowa took a team loss of six yards
on its only fourth down play to end the game.
In three games, Iowa is averaging 6.2 yards on 99 rst down
plays, 6.3 yards on 74 second down plays and 4.1 yards on 38
third down plays. Iowa is 0-1 on fourth down conversions.
AVERAGE SCORING DRIVES
Iowas ve scoring drives against Pittsburgh averaged 8.2
plays, 69.4 yards and 3:35 in elapsed times. In three games,
Iowas 15 scoring drives have averaged 8.3 plays, 60.6 yards
and 3:46 in elapsed time. Iowa has nine touchdown drives,
with four of those covering over 80 yards.
Iowas opponents have 10 scoring drives, averaging 7.9
plays, 55 yards and 3:06 in elapsed time.
The above scoring drive gures do not include overtime.
IOWA IN THE RED ZONE
Iowa was 3-3 in the red zone against Pittsburgh, collecting
a eld goal and two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing).
In three games, Iowa is 11-12 (91.6%) in the red zone, with
four rushing touchdowns, three passing touchdowns and four
eld goals.
Iowa has scored on 117 of the last 128 (.914) red zone pos-
sessions (77 TDs and 40 FGs), dating back to the Michigan
State game in 2008. Iowa is 98-109 (.899) combined inside
the red zone its last 32 games.
Pittsburgh was 3-3 in the red zone, with one passing touch-
down and two eld goals.
Iowa opponents are 10-14 (71.4%) in the red zone, with
three rushing touchdowns, ve passing touchdowns and two
eld goals.
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
Iowa failed to score after collecting three turnovers (two
interceptions, one fumble) against Pittsburgh. The Hawkeyes
have scored 20 points following eight opponent turnovers
(four fumbles, four interceptions).
The Hawkeye defense has collected at least one takeaway
in 59 of its last 65 games, dating back to 2006.
Pittsburgh did not score points following one interception.
Iowas three opponents have scored seven points following
three Iowa turnovers this season.
Iowa had just 11 turnovers (ve fumbles, six interceptions)
in 13 games last season, allowing 28 points following those
turnovers.
IOWA PLAYS THEM CLOSE
Iowa has not lost a football game by more than nine points
in its last 46 games, a streak that currently ranks as the longest
in the nation (31-6, at Purdue, 10/20/07). In addition, The
Hawkeyes have not lost a game by more than a touchdown
in their last 42 games (28-19, Western Michigan, 11/17/07).
HAWKEYES THIRD IN BOWL APPEARANCES
Iowa ranks third in Big Ten bowl appearances. Ohio State
has received a conference-best 42 bowl bids, followed by
Michigan (40) and the Hawkeyes (25). Wisconsin ranks
fourth with 22.
Iowa (14-10-1, .580), Penn State (27-14-2, .651) and Purdue
(8-7, .533) are the only Big Ten teams with a winning percent-
age in bowl games.
Iowa was one of eight Big Ten Conference teams to partici-
pate in a bowl game following the 2010 season. The Big Ten
had two teams compete in BCS games for the 10th time in 13
seasons. Since the inception of the BCS in 1998, the Big Ten
has qualied 23 teams for BCS bowls, more than any other
conference. Seven different Big Ten programs have played
in BCS bowl games. The Big Ten sent eight teams to bowl
games for the third time (2003 & 2007). Big Ten Conference
teams posted a 4-3 record in bowl games following the 2009
season and a 3-5 mark in 2010.
IOWA AMONG TOP 20 IN WINS, 2002-10
Iowa has 80 wins since the start of the 2002 season, which
ranks as the 18th highest total in Division I football. The
list includes the following: Boise State (109); USC (102);
Ohio State (101); Oklahoma (100); Texas (98); LSU (95);
TCU (94); Virginia Tech (94); Florida (91); Georgia (89);
Auburn (88); West Virginia (88); Utah (85); Wisconsin (84);
Alabama (82); Texas Tech (81); IOWA (80); Boston College
(80); Miami, FL (77); and Penn State (76).
BEST DECADE FOR IOWA FOOTBALL
Iowas football record in the 2000 decade was 80-45 (.640),
a record that ranks as the best decade in Iowa football history,
based on total wins. Iowa posted a record of 77-40-4 (.652)
during the 1980s and the Hawkeyes were 62-53-2 (.538) in
the 1990s.
Part of the Hawkeye success is due to the stability in the
program, as Iowa has had just two head coaches since 1979.
Hayden Fry took over prior to the 1979 season and coached
through the 1998 season, posting a record of 143-89-6. Cur-
rent Coach Kirk Ferentz replaced Fry, leading the program for
the last 12 seasons. Ferentz also served as Iowas offensive
line coach from 1981-89 under Fry.
BIG PLAY HAWKEYES
Iowa had eight pass plays against Pittsburgh that covered at
least 20 yards, plus a eld goal and one KO return of at least
20 yards. In three games, Iowa has 15 pass plays and one
rushing play, along with two interception returns, ve KO
returns and seven eld goals, of at least 20 yards.
Iowas opponents have eight passing plays, three rushing
plays, one punt return, one interception return and 11 KO
returns of 20 yards or more.
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WATCHING FROM ABOVE
Iowas coaches in the press box are Norm Parker (defensive
coordinator) and Lester Erb (running back and special teams),
along with quality control Scott Southmayd and graduate as-
sistant coaches David Raih and Charlie Bullen. That leaves
Ken OKeefe (offensive coordinator), Erik Campbell (wide
receivers), Phil Parker (defensive backs), Reese Morgan (of-
fensive line), Darrell Wilson (linebackers and special teams),
Rick Kaczenski (defensive line) and Eric Johnson (tight ends)
on the sidelines.
ROSE BOWL EXPERIENCE
Four members of the Iowa coaching staff have coached or
played in the Rose Bowl. Kirk Ferentz coached in two Rose
Bowl games while on the Iowa staff. Norm Parker and Phil
Parker both coached in the Rose Bowl while on the staff at
Michigan State. Erik Campbell played in one Rose Bowl
during his Michigan career and coached in four others while
on the Wolverine coaching staff.
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notes, quotes, statistics, media guides, headshots, logos and
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HOME GROWN HAWKEYES
Iowas roster of 113 players includes 43 players from Iowa.
The roster includes 16 players from Illinois; 11 from Ohio;
ve from Maryland; four from Florida and Texas; three from
Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wiscon-
sin; two from Minnesota, Nebraska; one from California,
Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mon-
tana, New York and South Dakota; and one from Australia
and Canada.
MORE THAN ONE
Nine high schools have contributed more than one player
to the current Iowa football roster. The leader is Iowa City
High (Iowa) with four, while three players attended DeMatha
Catholic in the Washington, D.C. area and Solon, Iowa HS.
Those with two include Assumption HS in Davenport, Iowa;
Cretin-Derham Hall HS in St. Paul, Minn., Hazelwood East
HS in the St. Louis area; Humboldt, Iowa HS; Mount Pleas-
ant, Iowa HS and Glenville, Ohio HS.
BROTHER ACT
Iowa has three sets of brothers on the roster. That includes
A.J. and Zach Derby from Iowa City, Nick and Tyler Nielsen
from Humboldt and Broderick and Marcus Binns from St.
Paul, Minnesota. A.J. and Zachs father, John, was an Iowa
linebacker (1988-91).
DAD IN THE NFL
The fathers of DB Tom Donatell and DB Greg Castillo are
coaches in the NFL. Ed Donatell is the defensive secondary
coach for the San Francisco 49ers and Juan Castillo is the
defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles.
THE NAME GAME
John, Jordan and Marcus are the most popular rst name
on the Iowa roster. That includes Jordan (Bernstine, Canzeri,
Cotton, Lomax, Walsh); John (Chelf, Lowdermilk, Wienke),
Jonathan (Gimm) and Jonny (Mullings); Marcus (Binns, Cok-
er, Collins, Grant), Mark (Weisman) and Markus (Zusevics).
There are three named James (Ferentz, Morris, Vandenberg)
and a Jim (Poggi). There are three Joes (Audlehelm, Forgy
and Gaglione); three Mikes (Daniels, Hardy and Meyer); and
Thomas (Nardo) Tom (Donatell) and Tommy (Gaul).
There are two named Adam (Cox and Gettis); Austin (Blythe
and Vier); Brad (Herman and Rogers); Brandon (Boerm and
Scherff); Casey (Kreiter and McMillan); Jacob (Hillyer and
Reisen); Jake (Duzey and Rudock); Kyle (Anderson and
Steinbrecher); Matt (Meyers and Tobin); Riley (McMinn and
Reiff); and Steve/Steven (Bigach and Staggs).
THE HAWKEYES, SIZE WISE
Freshman PK Marshall Koehn is the lightest Hawkeye
player at 160 pounds. Redshirt freshmen DL Carl Davis and
OL Brandon Scherff are the heaviest at 310 pounds. A total
of six Hawkeye players are listed at 300 pounds or more.
The tallest players, at 6-7, are redshirt freshman OL Andrew
Donnal, sophomore TE C.J. Fiedorowicz, freshman DE Riley
McMinn, sophomore OL Brett Van Sloten and redshirt fresh-
man TE Austin Vier. The shortest players, at 5-8, are redshirt
freshman DeAndre Johnson and senior WR Joe Audlehelm.
The average Hawkeye player is 6-1 and weighs 203 pounds.
That is one inch shorter and 30 pounds lighter than the aver-
age Iowa player in 2010.
IOWA STATS ON THE INTERNET
Statistics and play-by-play accounts of every Iowa foot-
ball game are available live on the Internet. The statistical
program allows viewers to read the play-by-play action just
moments after it takes place, and to view all individual and
team statistics while the game is in progress. The program
can be accessed through hawkeyesports.com and then clicking
on the GT link. This feature is available for all games during
the 2011 campaign.
WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCES
Head Coach Kirk Ferentz holds his weekly press confer-
ences every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Hayden Fry Football
Complex. Selected player interviews take place immediately
after Ferentz meets the media. A complete transcript is e-
mailed to Iowas football media email list 2-3 hours after the
press conference.
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IOWA TV SATELLITE SERVICE
Each Tuesday Iowa offers video highlights of Coach Kirk
Ferentzs weekly news conference, plus player clips & high-
lights, via satellite, and the highlights are in HD. The time
is normally 3:30-3:45 p.m. CT.
The satellite feed is available on Galaxy 19C-Tr 04 (U/L
6005 (V), D/L 3780 (H), 36 Mhz, C-Band Digital). Sym Rate
21.0, FEC 3/4, Data Rate 29.029, DVBS, QPSK, 4:2:0. The
highlights are in HD.
IOWA FOOTBALL WITH KIRK FERENTZ
The weekly television replay show, featuring Iowa Football
Coach Kirk Ferentz, is a 30-minute program, which includes
Iowa football highlights and weekly features about the Uni-
versity of Iowa football program. Gary Dolphin, the radio
play-by-play voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes, hosts the show.
Consult local listings for day and time.
KIRK FERENTZ RADIO SHOW
Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz is featured on Hawk Talk with
Kirk Ferentz each week. The 90-minute radio call-in show
is hosted by Gary Dolphin, the play-by-play voice of the Iowa
Hawkeyes. The show airs each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
from Carlos OKellys in Iowa City.
AMERICA NEEDS FARMERS
The University of Iowa Athletics Department is working
with the Iowa Farm Bureau on efforts to help consumers
understand the challenges and opportunities todays farmers
embrace, and to do so under the banner, America Needs
Farmers, the initiative undertaken by former UI football
coach Hayden Fry during the Farm Crisis of the 1980s and
embraced by the Hawkeyes current head coach Kirk Ferentz.
To learn more, visit AmericaNeedsFarmers.org.
AFTER THIS
Iowa has an open week on the schedule following the nal
non-conference game this weekend. Iowa opens Big Ten play
Oct. 8 at Penn State (TBA).
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2011 Honors and Awards
BRODERICK BINNS
Named to Ted Hendricks Award preseason Watch List
Named to Pony Express Award preseason Watch List
Honorable mention preseason All-America by Consensus Draft Services
Second team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele
MARCUS COKER
Named to Doak Walker Award preseason Watch List
Named to Maxwell Award preseason Watch List
Preseason selection for Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year by
Sports Illustrated
Second team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon Sports
Third team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele
MIKE DANIELS
Named to Pony Express Award preseason Watch List
Named to CFPA preseason Watch List for Defensive Lineman Trophy
Honorable mention preseason All-America by Consensus Draft Services
Third team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon Sports
Third team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele
JAMES FERENTZ
Named to Rimington Trophy preseason Watch List
ERIC GUTHRIE
Named to AFCA Community Service Award preseason Watch List
MICHA HYDE
Honorable mention Defensive Back of the Week vs. Pittsburgh by CFPA
Named to CFPA preseason Watch List for Defensive Back Trophy
Second team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele
Third team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon Sports
CHRISTIAN KIRKSEY
Honorable mention Linebacker of the Week vs. Iowa State by CFPA
NOLAM MACMILLAN
Third team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele
MARVIN MCNUTT, JR.
Honorable mention Wide Receiver of the Week vs. Iowa State by CFPA
Named to Biletnikoff Award preseason Watch List
Named to CFPA preseason Watch List for Wide Receiver Trophy
Fourth team preseason All-America by Phil Steele
First team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele
Second team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon Sports
MIKE MEYER
National Placekicker of the Week vs. Iowa State by CFPA
Stars of the Week vs. Iowa State by Lou Groza Award
Named to CFPA preseason Watch List for Placekicker Trophy
Named to CFPA preseason Watch List for Kickoff Specialist Trophy
JAMES MORRIS
Second team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele
Second team preseason All-Big Ten by Lindys Football Preview
Second team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon Sports
TYLER NIELSEN
Named to Butkus Award preseason Watch List
Named to Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason Watch List
Fourth team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele
SHAUN PRATER
Honorable mention Defensive Back of the Week vs. Iowa State by CFPA
Named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason Watch List
Named to Bednarik Award preseason Watch List
Named to CFPA preseason Watch List for Defensive Back Trophy
Ranked No. 70 on Rivals.com preseason Top 100 Countdown
Second team preseason All-America by Lindys Football Preview
Second team preseason All-America by Athlon Sports
Second team preseason All-America by GoDaddy.com
Honorable mention preseason All-America by Consensus Draft Services
First team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon Sports
First team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele
First team preseason All-Big Ten by Lindys Football Preview
RILEY REIFF
Named to Rotary Lombardi Award preseason Watch List
Named to Outland Trophy preseason Watch List
Ranked No. 49 on Rivals.com preseason Top 100 Countdown
First team preseason All-America by Playboy Magazine
Second team preseason All-America by Consensus Draft Services
Third team preseason All-America by Phil Steele
Third team preseason All-America by Athlon Sports
First team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon Sports
First team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steeles College Football
First team preseason All-Big Ten by Lindys Football Preview
Honorable mention pre-season All-America by GoDaddy.com
JAMES VANDENBERG
Big Ten Conference offensive Player of the Week vs. Pittsburgh
Nominated for Manning Award Stars of the Week vs. Pittsburgh
Nominated for Quaterback Performance of the Year vs. Pittsburgh
Honorable mention Quarterback of the Week vs. Pittsburgh by CFPA
MARKUS ZUSEVICS
Second team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon Sports
Season Statistics Includes 3 Games
Overall Conference
Date Opponent Score Record Record Time Attend
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Sept. 3 Tennessee Tech W, 34-7 1-0 0-0 4:27 70,585
Sept. 10 at Iowa State L, 41-44 (3OT) 1-1 0-0 3:50 56,085
Sept. 17 Pittsburgh W, 31-27 2-1 0-0 3:17 70,585
Sept. 24 Louisiana-Monroe
Oct. 8 at Penn State*
Oct. 15 Northwestern*
Oct. 22 Indiana*
Oct. 29 at Minnesota*
Nov. 5 Michigan*
Nov. 12 Michigan State*
Nov. 19 at Purdue*
Nov. 25 at Nebraska*

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Tennessee Tech 7 18 45-140 156 17-28-2 73-296 5-38.4 1-0 8-45
Iowa 41 18 43-158 207 16-29-0 72-365 4-46.8 1-1 6-35
at Iowa State 44 26 52-194 279 25-38-0 90-473 2-51.5 3-3 11-84
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Points 15 Mike Meyer at Iowa State
Rushing Attempts 35 (143 yds.) Marcus Coker at Iowa State
Yards Rushing 143 (35 att.) Marcus Coker at Iowa State
Pass Attempts 48 (31 comp.) James Vandenberg vs. Pittsburgh
Pass Completions 31 (48 att.) James Vandenberg vs. Pittsburgh
Yards Passing 399 (31-48) James Vandenberg vs. Pittsburgh
Receptions 10 (129 yds.) Keenan Davis vs. Pittsburgh
Yards Receiving 140 (6 rec.) Marvin McNutt, Jr. vs. Tennessee Tech
Yards Total Offense 391 James Vandenberg vs. Pittsburgh
All-Purpose Yards 144 Davis/Coker at Iowa State
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Yards Kickoff Returns 74 (4 ret.) Jordan Bernstine vs. Pittsburgh
Field Goals Made 4 (4 att.) Mike Meyer at Iowa State
Extra Points 4 (4 att.) Mike Meyer vs. Tennessee Tech/ vs. Pittsburgh
Interceptions 2 Micah Hyde vs. Pittsburgh
Tackles 13 Kirksey at Iowa State/Morris vs. Pittsburgh
Sacks 1 Daniels vs. Tennessee Tech/Kirksey at Iowa State/
Binns, Alvis, Daniels, Bernstine vs. Pittsburgh
Team Offense (Iowa highs)
Points 41 at Iowa State
Rushing Attempts 43 (158 yds.) at Iowa State
Net Yards Rushing 158 (43 att.) at Iowa State
Pass Attempts 48 (31 comp.) vs. Pittsburgh
Pass Completions 31 (48 att.) vs. Pittsburgh
Yards Passing 399 vs. Pittsburgh
Yards Total Offense 475 vs. Pittsburgh
Total Plays 81 vs. Pittsburgh
First Downs 27 vs. Pittsburgh
Team Defense (Opponents lows)
Points 7 vs. Tennessee Tech
Rushing Attempts 37 (137 yds.) vs. Pittsburgh
Net Yards Rushing 137 (37 att.) vs. Pittsburgh
Pass Attempts 28 (17 comp.) vs. Tennessee Tech
Pass Completions 17 (28 att.) vs. Tennessee Tech
Yards Passing 156 vs. Tennessee Tech
Yards Total Offense 296 vs. Tennessee Tech
Total Plays 71 vs. Pittsburgh
First Downs 18 vs. Tennessee Tech
Longest Plays
Run 22 Mikail McCall vs. Tennessee Tech
Pass 88 (TD) James Vandenberg to Marvin McNutt, Jr. vs. Tennessee Tech
Field Goal 50 Mike Meyer at Iowa State
Interception Return 89 (TD) Shaun Prater vs. Tennessee Tech
Fumble Return - - - - - -
Punt Return - - - - - -
Kickoff Return 38 Jordan Bernstine vs. Tennessee Tech
Scoring drive 86 (15 plays, 7:30 TOP) vs. Pittsburgh
Non-scoring drive 58 (9 plays, 5:02 TOP) vs. Tennessee Tech
Top Performances Includes 3 Games
A kickoff was returned for a TD . . .
by Iowa - - Derrell Johnson-Koulianos (88 yards), at Minnesota, 11/27/10
by an opponent - - Travis Cobb (100 yards), Arizona, 9/18/10
A punt was returned for a TD . . .
by Iowa - - Andy Brodell (81 yards), vs. Iowa State, 9/13/08
by Iowa - - Paki OMeara (returned 42 yards after block), vs. Eastern Illinois, 9/4/10
by an opponent - - Michael Jenkins (54 yards), Ohio State, 10/18/03
by an opponent - - Tremaine McCollum (returned six yards after block), Florida, 1/2/06
A punt was blocked . . .
by Iowa - - Paki OMeara vs. Eastern Illinois, 9/4/10 (for a touchdown)
by an opponent - - David Robers, Arizona, 9/18/10

An interception was returned for a TD . . .
by Iowa - - Shaun Prater (89 yards), Tennessee Tech, 9/3/11
by an opponent - - Trevin Wade (85 yards), Arizona, 9/18/10
A fumble was returned for a TD . . .
by Iowa - - Bob Sanders (3 yards), vs. Illinois, 11/1/03
by an opponent - - Dere Hicks (7 yards), Illinois, 11/1/08
A blocked PAT attempt was returned for a score . . .
by Iowa - - D.J. Johnson (99 yards), at Penn State, 9/28/02
by an opponent - - Jason Simmons (85 yards), at Ohio State, 11/2/91
A safety was scored . . .
by Iowa - - Opponent pass behind line of scrimmage and out of end zone vs. Eastern Illinois, 9/4/10
by an opponent - - Iowa punter ran out of back of end zone vs. Iowa State, 9/13/08
A player rushed for over 200 yards . . .
by Iowa - - Marcus Coker (33-219 yards), vs. Missouri, 12/28/10
by an opponent - - T.J. Duckett (30-248), Michigan State, 10/7/00
A player passed for over 300 yards . . .
by Iowa - - James Vandenberg (399 yards), vs. Pittsburgh, 9/18/11
by an opponent - - Blaine Gabbert (434 yards), Missouri, 12/28/10
A player scored four TDs . . .
by Iowa - - Shonn Greene (4 rush), vs. Wisconsin, 10/18/08
by an opponent - - Darnell Autry (3 rush, 1 rec.), Northwestern, 11/9/96
A team rushed for over 400 yards . . .
by Iowa - - vs. Tulsa (408 yards), 9/13/97
by an opponent - - Indiana (433 yards), 9/30/00
A team passed for over 400 yards . . .
by Iowa - - vs. Indiana (426 yards), 10/23/99
by an opponent - - Missouri (434 yards), 12/28/10
A team gained over 600 yards of total offense . . .
by Iowa - - vs. Minnesota (613 yards), 11/19/05
by an opponent - - Wisconsin (604 yards), 11/13/99
A team scored over 50 points . . .
by Iowa - - at Minnesota (55 points), 11/22/08
by an opponent - - Ohio State (56 points), 10/28/95
A team was held under 50 yards rushing . . .
by Iowa - - vs. Michigan State (31 yards), 10/30/10
by an opponent - - at Arizona (29 yards), 9/18/10
A team was held under 100 yards passing . . .
by Iowa - - vs. Ball State (56 yards), 9/25/10
by an opponent - - Purdue (72 yards), 11/15/08
A team was held under 200 yards of total offense . . .
by Iowa - - vs. Ball State (112 yards), 9/25/10
by an opponent - - vs. Minnesota (171 yards), 11/21/09
Largest Margins
Iowa Victories
Opponent, Year ..........................Score Mar.
Iowa Teachers, 1914 ....................95-0 95
Coe, 1908 ....................................92-0 92
Iowa Wesleyan, 1890 ..................91-0 91
Cornell, 1904 ...............................88-0 88
Cornell, 1913 ...............................76-0 76
Des Moines, 1905 ........................72-0 72
Northwestern, 1913 .....................78-6 72
Grinnell, 1904 ..............................69-0 69
Iowa Teachers, 1900 ....................68-0 68
Northern Iowa, 1997 ....................66-0 66
Northwestern, 1981 .....................64-0 64
Cornell, 1920 ...............................63-0 63
Indiana, 1997 ...............................62-0 62
UTEP, 1986 ..................................69-7 62
Grinnell, 1900 ..............................63-2 61
Washington ( Mo.), 1902 .............61-0 61
Knox, 1922 ...................................61-0 61
Cornell, 1894 ...............................60-0 60
Indiana, 1913 ...............................60-0 60
North Dakota St., 1947 ................59-0 59
Illinois, 1985 .................................59-0 59
Cornell, 1891 ...............................64-6 58
Illinois, 1899 .................................58-0 58
Drake, 1985 .................................58-0 58
Upper Iowa, 1900 ........................57-0 57
Ball State, 2005 ...........................56-0 56
Coe, 1893 ....................................56-0 56
Purdue, 1922 ...............................56-0 56
Utah State, 1957 ..........................70-14 56
Minnesota, 2008 ..........................55-0 55
Ripon, 1928 .................................61-6 55
Iowa State, 1985 ..........................57-3 54
Northern Illinois, 1986 ..................57-3 54
Cincinnati, 1990 ...........................63-10 53
Kansas State, 1959 .....................53-0 53
Northwestern, 2002 .....................62-10 52
Kent State, 2001 ..........................51-0 51
Minnesota, 1983 ..........................61-10 51
Northern Illinois, 1991 ..................58-7 51
Iowa Defeats
Opponent, year ..........................Score Mar.
Michigan, 1902 ............................0-107 107
Illinois, 1902 .................................0-80 80
Minnesota, 1903 ..........................0-75 75
Minnesota, 1916 ..........................0-67 67
Ohio State, 1950 ..........................21-83 62
Denver A.C., 1893 .......................0-58 58
Nebraska, 1980 ...........................0-57 57
Michigan, 1971 ............................7-63 56
Michigan, 1970 ............................0-55 55
USC, 1976 ...................................0-55 55
Kansas, 1895 ...............................0-54 54
Minnesota, 1936 ..........................0-52 52
Notre Dame, 1967 .......................6-56 50
Illinois, 1973 .................................0-50 50
The Last Time . . . Includes 3 Games
OFFENSE
Opponent WR TE LT LG C RG RT QB RB FB FL
Tennessee Tech McNutt, Jr. Herman Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Meyers Davis
Iowa State McNutt, Jr. Herman Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Gimm Davis
Pittsburgh McNutt, Jr. Herman Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Gimm Davis
Louisiana-Monroe
Penn State
Northwestern
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Michigan State
Purdue
Nebraska
Consec. Starts 17 3 24 3 16 3 16 3 6 2 3
Career Starts 21 3 27 3 16 6 16 5 7 2 3

DEFENSE
Opponent RE DT DT LE OLB LB LB CB CB SS FS
Tennessee Tech Daniel Alvis Daniels Binns Nielsen Morris Kirksey Prater Castillo Sleeper Hyde
Iowa State Daniel Alvis Daniels Binns Nielsen Morris Kirksey Prater Castillo Sleeper Hyde
Pittsburgh Alvis Nardo Daniels Binns Nielsen Morris Kirksey Prater Hyde Bernstine Miller
Louisiana-Monroe
Penn State
Northwestern
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Michigan State
Purdue
Nebraska
Consec. Starts 3 1 4 3 3 9 3 15 16 1 1
Career Starts 3 1 11 21 11 9 3 25 16 1 1
2011 Starting Lineups Includes 3 Games
Opponent Plays Yards Time of Poss. Result Qtr. Play
Tennessee Tech 14 58 6:25 FG 1 Mike Meyer, 39-yard eld goal
Tennessee Tech 8 58 3:32 TD 2 James Vandenberg, 1-yard run
Tennessee Tech 2 82 0:56 TD 2 Marvin McNutt, Jr., 88-yard pass from James Vandenberg
Tennessee Tech 4 7 1:18 FG 2 Mike Meyer, 20-yard eld goal
Tennessee Tech 10 80 4:28 TD 3 Marvin McNutt, Jr., 19-yard pass from James Vandenberg
Iowa State 12 82 5:55 TD 1 Kevonte Martin-Manley, 6-yard pass from James Vandenberg
Iowa State 10 52 4:43 FG 2 Mike Meyer, 42-yard eld goal
Iowa State 5 19 1:58 FG 3 Mike Meyer, 20-yard eld goal
Iowa State 7 44 3:21 FG 3 Mike Meyer, 50-yard eld goal
Iowa State 11 80 4:30 TD 4 Marcus Coker, 1-yard run
Iowa State 5 25 0:00 TD OT Marcus Coker, 4-yard run
Iowa State 3 25 0:00 TD OT Keenan Davis, 23-yard pass from James Vandenberg
Iowa State 4 9 0:00 FG OT Mike Meyer, 34-yard eld goal
Pittsburgh 15 86 7:30 FG 2 Mike Meyer, 22-yard eld goal
Pittsburgh 5 60 1:55 TD 3 James Vandenberg, 1-yard run
Pittsburgh 7 73 2:14 TD 4 Keenan Davis, 14-yard pass from James Vandenberg
Pittsburgh 7 64 1:37 TD 4 Kevonte Martin-Manley, 25-yard pass from James Vandenberg
Pittsburgh 7 64 1:31 TD 4 Kevonte Martin-Manley, 22-yard pass from James Vandenberg
Average Drive* 8.3 60.6 3:46
* - Does not include overtime drives
IOWA SCORING DRIVE ANALYSIS (yardage)*
Category 0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99
Iowa-TD 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 4 0
Iowa-FG 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0
* - Does not include overtime drives
LONGEST SCORING DRIVES
Plays: 15 (86 yards, 7:30 TOP, FG)
Yards: 86 (15 plays, 7:30 TOP, FG)
Time of Possession: 7:30 (15 plays, 86 yards, FG)
Scoring Drives Includes 3 Games
OFFENSIVE PLAYS
Yards Type Player(s) Opponent
88 Pass James Vandenberg to Marvin McNutt, Jr. Tennessee Tech
43 Pass James Vandenberg to Marvin McNutt, Jr. Pittsburgh
32 Pass James Vandenberg to Keenan Davis Iowa State
29 Pass James Vandenberg to Marvin McNutt Iowa State
26 Pass James Vandenberg to Brad Herman Pittsburgh
25 Pass James Vandenberg to Kevonte Martin-Manley Pittsburgh
24 Pass James Vandenberg to C.J. Fiedorowicz Iowa State
23 Pass James Vandenberg to Keenan Davis Tennessee Tech
23 Pass James Vandenberg to Keenan Davis Iowa State
22 Rush Mika'il McCall Tennessee Tech
22 Pass James Vandenberg to Keenan Davis Pittsburgh
22 Pass James Vandenberg to Kevonte Martin-Manley Pittsburgh
21 Pass James Vandenberg to Keenan Davis Iowa State
20 Pass James Vandenberg to Keenan Davis Pittsburgh
20 Pass James Vandenberg to Kevonte Martin-Manley Pittsburgh
20 Pass James Vandenberg to Zach Derby Pittsburgh
BOLD plays note touchdowns
OFFENSIVE PLAYS ANALYSIS
Category 20-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51+
Run 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pass 10 2 1 0 1 0 1
20-Yard Plus Offensive Plays Includes 3 Games
20-Yard Plus Return Plays Includes 3 Games
RETURNS
Yards Type Player(s) Opponent
89 Interception Return Shaun Prater Tennessee Tech
52 Interception Return James Morris Tennessee Tech
38 Kickoff Return Jordan Bernstine Tennessee Tech
28 Kickoff Return Jordan Bernstine Pittsburgh
27 Kickoff Return Keenan Davis Iowa State
23 Kickoff Return Damon Bullock Tennessee Tech
23 Kickoff Return Keenan Davis Iowa State
BOLD plays note touchdowns
RETURNS ANALYSIS
Category 20-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51+
Punt Return 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punt Block Return 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FG Block Return 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kickoff Return 2 2 0 1 0 0 0
Interception Return 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Iowa Big Plays
Rushing Passing Special Teams
OPPONENT 15-19 20-29 30-39 40+ 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ FG BLK XPT BLK PUNT BLK
Tennessee Tech 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
Iowa State 2 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0
Pittsburgh 1 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0
ULM
Penn State
Northwestern
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Michigan State
Purdue
Nebraska
TOTALS 3 1 0 0 12 1 1 1 0 0 0
Opponent Big Plays
Rushing Passing Special Teams
OPPONENT 15-19 20-29 30-39 40+ 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ FG BLK XPT BLK PUNT BLK
Tennessee Tech 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Iowa State 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
Pittsburgh 1 2 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0
ULM
Penn State
Northwestern
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Michigan State
Purdue
Nebraska
TOTALS 3 2 0 0 2 3 2 2 0 0 0
Turnovers Forced
Iowa Opponent
OPPONENT FUM INT BLK TOT PTS OFF MARGIN FUM INT BLK TOT PTS OFF
Tennessee Tech 0 2 0 2 10 +1 1 0 0 1 0
Iowa State 3 0 0 3 10 +2 1 0 0 1 7
Pittsburgh 1 2 0 3 0 +2 0 1 0 1 0
ULM
Penn State
Northwestern
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Michigan State
Purdue
Nebraska
TOTALS 4 4 0 8 20 +5 2 1 0 3 7
Miscelleanous Statistics Includes 3 Games
Iowa Average Scoring Drives (overtime drives not included)
OPPONENT NO. PLAYS YARDS TIME FOR TD PLAYS YARDS TIME
Tennessee Tech 5 7.6 57.0 3:33 3 6.7 73.3 3:38
Iowa State 5 9.0 55.4 4:09 2 11.5 81.0 5:21
Pittsburgh 5 8.2 69.4 3:35 4 6.5 65.3 2:22
ULM
Penn State
Northwestern
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
Michigan State
Purdue
Nebraska
TOTALS 15 8.3 60.6 3:46 9 7.7 71.4 3:35
Drive Statistics
IOWA OPPONENTS
3 & 3 &
OPPONENT NO. OUT PCT. SCORE PCT. TD PCT. OPPONENT NO. OUT PCT. SCORE PCT. TD PCT.
Tennessee Tech 10 2 20.0 5 50.0 3 30.0 Tennessee Tech 10 3 30.0 1 10.0 1 10.0
Iowa State 13 3 23.1 7 53.8 3 23.1 Iowa State 14 3 21.4 7 50.0 6 42.9
Pittsburgh 15 3 20.0 5 33.3 4 26.7 Pittsburgh 14 5 35.7 4 28.6 3 21.4
ULM ULM
Penn State Penn State
Northwestern Northwestern
Indiana Indiana
Minnesota Minnesota
Michigan Michigan
Michigan State Michigan State
Purdue Purdue
Nebraska Nebraska
TOTALS 38 8 21.1 17 44.7 10 26.3 TOTALS 38 11 28.9 12 31.6 10 26.3
Field Position (overtime drives not included)
IOWA OPPONENTS
NO. OF AVG. INSIDE PAST NO. OF AVG. INSIDE PAST
OPPONENT DRIVES START 20 50 OPPONENT DRIVES START 20 50
Tennessee Tech 10 OWN 36 1 1 Tennessee Tech 10 OWN 27 2 0
Iowa State 10 OWN 34 3 1 Iowa State 11 OWN 37 3 3
Pittsburgh 15 OWN 31 3 1 Pittsburgh 14 OWN 28 3 1
ULM ULM
Penn State Penn State
Northwestern Northwestern
Indiana Indiana
Minnesota Minnesota
Michigan Michigan
Michigan State Michigan State
Purdue Purdue
Nebraska Nebraska
TOTALS 35 OWN 34 7 3 TOTALS 35 OWN 31 8 4
3rd Down and...
IOWA OPPONENTS
YARDS TTU ISU PITT ULM PSU NU IU MINN MICH MSU PUR NEB TOTAL YARDS TTU ISU PITT ULM PSU NU IU MINN MICH MSU PUR NEB TOTAL
1-3 3-4 4-4 3-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 10-13 1-3 5-5 5-7 1-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 11-18
4-6 1-2 2-6 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-11 4-6 0-2 2-5 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-9
7-9 0-2 1-4 2-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-10 7-9 3-5 4-5 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 8-12
10-14 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-3 10-14 0-3 0-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-6
15+ 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 15+ 0-2 2-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-5
TOTAL 4-9 7-15 5-15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 16-39 TOTAL 8-17 13-20 4-13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 25-50
Miscelleanous Statistics Includes 3 Games
Tennessee Tech
QTR. START TIME PLAYS-YDS TOP RESULT
1st IOWA 45 15:00 4-32 1:15 Fumble
IOWA 21 11:35 14-58 6:25 FIELD GOAL
IOWA 26 02:01 4-27 1:57 Punt
2nd IOWA 42 14:10 8-58 3:32 TOUCHDOWN
IOWA 18 08:16 2-82 0:56 TOUCHDOWN
TT 09 04:36 4-7 1:18 FIELD GOAL
3rd IOWA 20 10:47 10-80 4:28 TOUCHDOWN
IOWA 40 04:13 3-1 0:48 Punt
4th IOWA 30 13:42 3-1 0:57 Punt
IOWA 36 05:02 9-58 5:02 End of Half
Iowa State
QTR. START TIME PLAYS-YDS TOP RESULT
1st IOWA 18 11:15 12-82 5:55 TOUCHDOWN
IOWA 25 03:15 10-52 4:43 FIELD GOAL
2nd IOWA 05 12:14 3(-4) 2:19 Punt
IOWA 05 09:34 2-7 0:44 Fumble
IOWA 20 07:40 6-13 2:47 Punt
3rd IOWA 28 14:52 3-3 1:00 Punt
ISU 21 11:25 5-19 1:58 FIELD GOAL
IOWA 24 07:19 7-44 3:21 FIELD GOAL
IOWA 35 01:52 3-5 1:27 Punt
4th IOWA 20 10:20 11-80 4:30 TOUCHDOWN
OT ISU 25 --- 5-25 --- TOUCHDOWN
ISU 25 --- 3-25 --- TOUCHDOWN
ISU 25 --- 4-9 --- FIELD GOAL
Pittsburgh
QTR. START TIME PLAYS-YDS TOP RESULT
1st IOWA 32 15:00 4-12 1:59 Punt
PITT 26 12:28 2-0 0:43 Interception
IOWA 20 09:22 3-9 2:20 Punt
IOWA 22 06:35 3-6 1:35 Punt
IOWA 10 01:27 15-86 7:30 FIELD GOAL
2nd IOWA 02 06:51 5-24 2:09 Punt
IOWA 49 02:57 8-28 2:26 Missed FG
3rd IOWA 20 13:14 3-2 1:03 Punt
IOWA 42 11:06 7-26 2:22 Missed FG
IOWA 15 06:27 4-0 2:02 Punt
IOWA 40 03:11 5-60 1:55 TOUCHDOWN
4th IOWA 27 12:09 7-73 2:14 TOUCHDOWN
IOWA 36 07:56 7-64 1:37 TOUCHDOWN
IOWA 36 04:22 7-64 1:31 TOUCHDOWN
IOWA 43 01:41 4-3 1:41 Downs
IOWA DRIVE CHARTS OPPONENT DRIVE CHARTS
Tennessee Tech
QTR. START TIME PLAYS-YDS TOP RESULT
1st TT 23 13:45 4-16 2:10 Punt
TT 25 05:10 5-2 3:09 Punt
TT 15 00:04 3-(-2) 0:54 Punt
2nd TT 34 10:38 3(-5) 2:22 Punt
TT 30 07:20 6-26 2:44 Interception
TT 25 03:18 11-42 3:08 Interception
3rd TT 24 15:00 10-60 4:13 Missed FG
TT 48 06:19 3-5 2:06 Punt
TT 19 03:25 12-51 4:43 Downs
4th TT 24 12:45 16-76 7:43 TOUCHDOWN
Iowa State
QTR. START TIME PLAYS-YDS TOP RESULT
1st ISU 26 15:00 11-56 3:45 Fumble
ISU 18 05:14 3-9 1:59 Punt
2nd ISU 40 13:32 3-0 1:18 Punt
IOWA 39 09:55 3-34 0:21 Fumble
IOWA 12 08:50 3-12 1:10 TOUCHDOWN
ISU 43 04:53 9-21 4:12 FIELD GOAL
3rd ISU 05 13:52 6-16 2:27 Fumble
IOWA 44 09:17 7-20 1:58 Missed FG
ISU 27 03:52 5-73 1:50 TOUCHDOWN
ISU 09 00:25 14-71 5:05 Missed FG
4th ISU 41 05:40 13-59 4:23 TOUCHDOWN
OT IOWA 25 --- 5-25 --- TOUCDHOWN
IOWA 25 --- 7-25 --- TOUCHDOWN
IOWA 25 --- 5-25 --- TOUCHDOWN
Pittsburgh
QTR. START TIME PLAYS-YDS TOP RESULT
1st PITT 26 13:01 3-0 0:33 Fumble
PITT 40 11:45 6-17 2:23 Punt
PITT 21 07:02 2-79 0:27 TOUCHDOWN
PITT 18 05:00 9-62 3:33 FIELD GOAL
2nd PITT 27 08:57 6-39 2:06 Interception
PITT 25 04:42 3-6 1:45 Punt
3rd PITT 40 15:00 3-9 1:46 Punt
PITT 19 12:11 3-(-1) 1:05 Punt
PITT 32 08:44 6-68 2:17 TOUCHDOWN
IOWA 39 04:25 5-39 1:14 TOUCHDOWN
PITT 32 01:16 11-61 4:07 FIELD GOAL
4th PITT 37 09:55 6-27 1:59 Downs
PITT 20 06:19 3-5 1:57 Punt
PITT 09 02:51 6-28 1:10 Interception
Drive Charts Includes 3 Games
Individual Career Bests
PASSING
A.J. Derby
Attempts: 5 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Completions: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Yards: 22 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Long: 15 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
James Vandenberg
Attempts: 48 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Completions: 31 48 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards: 399 48 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
TDs: 3 48 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Long: 88 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
John Wienke
Attempts: 1 vs. Iowa State (Sept. 11, 2010)
RUSHING
Damon Bullock
Attempts: 1 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards: 4 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Long: 4 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Marcus Coker
Attempts: 35 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Yards: 219 vs. Missouri (Dec. 28, 2010)
TDs: 2, twice (last at Iowa State, Sept. 10, 2011)
Long: 62 vs. Missouri (Dec. 28, 2010)
100-yard Games: 3 (last, at Iowa State, Sept. 10, 2011)
Keenan Davis
Attempts: 1, twice (last at Iowa State, Sept. 10, 2011)
DeAndre Johnson
Attempts: 9 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Yards: 61 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Long: 22 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Mikail McCall
Attempts: 8 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Yards: 32 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Long: 11 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Marvin McNutt, Jr.
Attempts: 1 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
Yards: 5 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
Long: 5 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
Brad Rogers
Attempts: 9 vs. Ball State (Sept. 25, 2010)
Yards: 66 vs. Ball State (Sept. 25, 2010)
Long: 18 vs. Ball State (Sept. 25, 2010)
James Vandenberg
Attempts: 8 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards: 19 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
TDs: 1, twice (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
Long: 15 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Jason White
Attempts: 1, twice (last vs. Tenn. Tech, Sept. 3, 2011)
Yards: 14 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
Long: 14 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
RECEIVING
Marcus Coker
Catches: 5 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards: 18 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Long: 13 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Keenan Davis
Catches: 10 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards: 129 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
TD: 1, four times (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
Long: 32 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Zach Derby
Catches: 2 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards: 25 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Long: 20 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
C.J. Fiedorwicz
Catches: 1 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Yards: 24 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Long: 24 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Marcus Grant
Catches: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Yards: 12 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Long: 12 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Ray Hamilton
Catches: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Yards: 15 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Long: 15 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Brad Herman
Catches: 3, twice (last vs. Michigan St., Oct. 30, 2010)
Yards: 57 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
Long: 35 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
Kevonte Martin-Manley
Catches: 4, twice (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards: 76 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
TDs: 2 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Long: 25 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011))
Marvin McNutt, Jr.
Catches: 8 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards: 155 vs. Indiana (Oct. 31, 2009)
TDs: 2, three times (last vs. Tenn. Tech, Sept. 3, 2011)
Long: 92 vs. Indiana (Oct. 31, 2009)
Brad Rogers
Catches: 1, twice (last at Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010)
Yards: 11 at Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010)
Long: 11 at Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010)
DEFENSE
Dominic Alvis
Tackles: 4 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Solos: 2, twice (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
Asst: 3 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
TFLs: 1, twice (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
Sacks: 1, twice (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
FF: 1 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Joe Audelhelm
Tackles: 1 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Asst: 1 1 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Jordan Bernstine
Tackles: 8, twice (last 1 vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
Solos: 5 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Asst: 4 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
TFL: 2 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Sacks: 1 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Int: 1 at Michigan State (Oct. 4, 2008)
PB: 1 at Michigan State (Oct. 4, 2008)
Steve Bigach
Tackles: 1, four times (last vs. Tenn. Tech, Sept. 3, 2011)
Solos: 1, twice (last at Iowa State, Sept. 10, 2011)
Asst: 1, three times (last vs. Tenn. Tech, Sept. 3, 2011)
Sacks: 1 vs. Michigan St. (Oct. 30, 2010)
TFL: 1 vs. Michigan St. (Oct. 30, 2010)
Broderick Binns
Tackles: 9, three times (last at Minn., Nov. 27, 2010)
Solos: 6, twice (last at Minn., Nov. 27, 2010)
Asst: 8 vs. Nwestern (Nov. 7, 2009)
TFLs: 2.5 at Penn State (Sept. 26, 2009)
Sacks: 1.5 vs. Minnesota (Nov. 21,2009)
INT: 1 at Arizona (Sept. 18, 2010)
FF: 1, twice (last at Minn., Nov. 27, 2010)
FR: 1, four times (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
PB: 2, twice (last at Michigan State, Oct. 24, 2009)
BLK: 1 FG, vs. Northern Iowa (Sept. 5, 2009)
Damon Bullock
Tackles: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Asst: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Greg Castillo
Tackles: 9 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Solos: 9 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Asst: 3 vs. Northern Iowa (Sept. 5, 2009)
PB: 1, three times (last vs. Tenn. Tech, Sept. 3, 2011)
Marcus Collins
Tackles: 3 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Solos: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Asst: 1, twice (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
Lebron Daniel
Tackles: 4 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Solos: 3 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Asst: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
TFLs: 1 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
Sacks: 1 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
Asst: 1, twice (last vs. vs. Indiana, Oct. 31, 2009)
FR: 1, three times (last at Michigan, Oct. 16, 2010)
PB: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Mike Daniels
Tackles: 6 vs. Ball State (Sept. 25, 2010)
Solos: 6 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Asst: 4, four times (last vs. Tenn. Tech, Sept. 3, 2011)
TFLs: 4 vs. Ball State (Sept. 25, 2010)
Sacks: 1, ve times (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
Bruce Davis
Tackles: 4 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Solos: 2 vs. Northern Iowa (Sept. 5, 2009)
Asst: 4 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
FR: 1, twice (last vs. Minnesota, Nov. 21,2009)
Shane DiBona
Tackles: 4 vs. Michigan St. (Oct. 30, 2010)
Solos: 3 at Indiana (Nov. 6, 2010)
Asst: 2 vs. Michigan St. (Oct. 30, 2010)
Individual Career Bests
Tom Donatell
Tackles: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Solos: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Asst: 1, twice (last vs. Michigan St., Oct. 30, 2010)
Joe Forgy
Tackles: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Asst: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
TFL: 1 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Joe Gaglione
Tackles: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Asst: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Anthony Hitchens
Tackles: 7, twice (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
Solos: 6 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Asst: 7 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Micah Hyde
Tackles: 12 at Nwestern (Nov. 13, 2010)
Solos: 10 at Nwestern (Nov. 13, 2010)
Asst: 4 vs. Wisconsin (Oct. 23, 2010)
INT: 2 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
FF: 1 vs. Ball State (Sept. 25, 2010)
PB: 2, twice (last at Iowa State, Sept. 10, 2011)
Christian Kirksey
Tackles: 13 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Solo: 11 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Asst: 5 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
TFL: 2 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Sacks: 1 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
FF: 1 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
FR: 1 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
PB: 1 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Nico Law
Tackles: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Solos: 1, twice (last at Iowa State, Sept. 10, 2011)
Asst: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Jordan Lomax
Tackles: 3 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Solos: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Asst: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
B.J. Lowery
Tackles: 1, four times (last at Minn., Nov. 27, 2010)
Solos: 1, three times (last vs. Ohio St., Nov. 20, 2010)
Asst: 1 vs. Michigan St. (Oct. 30, 2010)
Tanner Miller
Tackles: 7 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Solos: 5 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Asst: 2 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
TFL: 1 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
FF: 1 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
James Morris
Tackles: 13, twice (last vs. Pitt, Sept. 17, 2011)
Solos: 7, twice (last at Iowa State, Sept. 10, 2011)
Asst: 8, three times (last vs. Ohio St., Nov. 20, 2010)
TFL: 1, twice (last vs. Missouri, Dec. 28, 2010)
INT: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Sacks: 1 at Nwestern (Nov. 13, 2010)
PB: 2 at Indiana (Nov. 6, 2010)
Thomas Nardo
Tackles: 5 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Solos: 2 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Asst: 5 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
TFL: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
FF: 1 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
PB: 1 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Nick Nielsen
Tackles: 2 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
Solos: 1 vs. Eastern Illinois (Sept. 4, 2010)
Asst: 1, three times (last vs. vs. Tenn. Tech, Sept. 3, 2011)
Tyler Nielsen
Tackles: 10 vs. Wisconsin (Oct. 23, 2010)
Solos: 5 at Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010)
Asst: 7 vs. Wisconsin (Oct. 23, 2010)
TFLs: 2 at Michigan (Oct. 16, 2010)
Int: 1 vs. Iowa State (Sept. 11, 2010)
FR: 1 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
PB: 4 vs. Penn State (Oct. 2, 2010)
Shaun Prater
Tackles: 10, twice (last at Indiana, Nov. 6, 2010)
Solos: 9 vs. Missouri (Dec. 28, 2010)
Asst: 3, three times (last at Indiana, Nov. 6, 2010)
TFL: 0.5 vs. Michigan St. (Oct. 30, 2010)
INT: 1, seven times (last vs. Tenn. Tech, Sept. 3, 2011)
FF: 2 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
PB: 3 vs. Indiana (Oct. 31, 2009)
Terrance Pryor
Tackles: 5 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Solos: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Asst: 4 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Don Schumpert
Tackles: 2 at Indiana (Nov. 6, 2010)
Solos: 1, three times (last vs. Tenn. Tech, Sept. 3, 2011)
Asst: 2 at Indiana (Nov. 6, 2010)
Collin Sleeper
Tackles: 5 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Solos: 4 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Asst: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Jack Swanson
Tackles: 3 vs. Ball State (Sept. 25, 2010)
Solos: 2 at Iowa State (Sept. 12, 2009)
Asst: 3 vs. Ball State (Sept. 25, 2010)
Jason White
Tackles: 2, twice (last vs. Tenn. Tech, Sept. 3, 2011)
Solos: 1, three times (last vs. Missouri, Dec. 28, 2010)
Asst: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
PUNT RETURNS
Keenan Davis
Returns: 1 vs. Indiana (Oct. 31, 2009)
Micah Hyde
Returns: 2 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
KICKOFF RETURNS
Jordan Bernstine
Returns: 4 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards: 74 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Long: 38 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Damon Bullock
Returns: 1 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Yards: 23 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Long: 23 vs. Tenn. Tech (Sept. 3, 2011)
Keenan Davis
Returns: 3, twice (last vs. Ohio State Nov. 20, 2010)
Yards: 58, twice (last vs. Ohio State Nov. 20, 2010)
Long: 26 vs. Missouri (Dec. 28, 2010)
C.J. Fiedorowicz
Returns: 1 at Indiana (Nov. 6, 2010)
Yards: 4 at Indiana (Nov. 6, 2010)
Long: 4 at Indiana (Nov. 6, 2010)
SPECIALISTS
Mike Meyer
Points:15 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
FG Attempts: 5 at Indiana (Nov. 6, 2010)
FGs Made: 5 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
PATs: 6 vs. Ball State (Sept. 25, 2010)
Long FG: 50 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Trent Mossbrucker
Points: 10 at Illinois (Nov. 1, 2008)
FG Attempts: 4 at Illinois (Nov. 1, 2008)
FGs Made: 3 at Illinois (Nov. 1, 2008)
PATs: 7 at Minnesota (Nov. 22, 2008)
Long FG: 39 at Pittsburgh (Sept. 20, 2008)
Eric Guthrie
Punts: 6 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards: 273 vs. Pitt (Sept. 17, 2011)
Avg: 46.8 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Long: 59 at Iowa State (Sept. 10, 2011)
Inside 20: 2, twice (last at Iowa State, Sept. 10, 2011)
MOST POINTS
1. 62 vs. Northwestern .......................... 11-9-02
2. 59 vs. Northwestern ........................ 11-10-01
3. 57 vs. Akron ...................................... 8-31-02
4. 56 vs. Ball State .................................. 9-3-05
56 vs. Buffalo ...................................... 9-6-03
FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED
1. 0 vs. Minnesota............................... 11-21-09
0 at Minnesota ................................ 11-22-08
0 vs. FL International .......................... 9-6-08
0 vs. Syracuse .................................... 9-8-07
0 vs. Ball State .................................... 9-3-05
0 vs. Kent State .................................. 9-1-01
0 vs. Northern Illinois ........................ 9-18-99
0 vs. Ball State .................................. 9-26-10

MOST FIRST DOWNS
1. 30 vs. Kent State ................................ 9-1-01
2. 29 vs. Indiana ................................... 9-30-00
29 vs. Indiana ................................. 10-23-99
4. 28 at Indiana ................................... 10-11-08
28 vs. Minnesota............................. 11-19-05
28 vs. Buffalo ...................................... 9-6-03
28 vs. Ball State ................................ 9-26-10
FEWEST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED
1. 5 vs. Syracuse .................................... 9-8-07
2. 6 at Minnesota ................................ 11-22-08
6 vs. Penn State ............................. 10-23-04
6 vs. Eastern Illinois ............................ 9-4-10
5. 8 vs. Arizona ..................................... 9-19-09
8 vs. Ball State .................................. 9-26-10
7. 9 vs. Georgia Tech .............................. 1-5-10
9 vs. Penn State ............................. 10-25-03

MOST RUSHING ATTEMPTS
1. 60 vs. Kent State ................................ 9-4-04
2. 59 vs. Northwestern ........................ 11-10-01
3. 56 vs. Minnesota............................. 11-16-02
4. 53 vs. Minnesota............................. 11-17-01
5. 51 at Indiana ................................... 10-11-08
51 vs. Penn State ........................... 10-25-03

FEWEST RUSHING ATT., OPPONENT
1. 17 by Miami (OH)................................ 9-7-02
2. 19 by Kent State ................................. 9-4-05
3. 20 by Michigan................................ 10-26-02
20 by Utah State ............................... 9-21-02
20 by Texas Tech ............................ 11-29-01
20 by Michigan State ...................... 10-30-10
MOST RUSHING YARDS
1. 376 vs. Akron .................................... 8-31-02
2. 365 vs. Minnesota........................... 11-16-02
3. 328 vs. Florida .................................... 1-1-04
4. 301 vs. Illinois ................................... 10-1-05
5. 300 vs. Utah State ............................ 9-21-02
FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED
1. -13 vs. Kent State ............................... 9-4-04
2. 7 at Minnesota ................................ 11-22-08
3. 10 vs. Montana ................................... 9-2-06
4. 14 vs. Miami (OH) ............................... 9-7-02
5. 19 vs. Wisconsin ............................. 10-12-05
MOST PASSES ATTEMPTED
1. 55 vs. Florida ...................................... 1-1-06
2. 51 vs. Minnesota............................. 11-20-99
3. 48 vs. Pittsburgh ............................... 9-17-11
4. 46 vs. Purdue.................................... 11-6-04
5. 45 vs. Ohio State ............................ 10-30-99
6. 43 at Northwestern ......................... 11-13-10
7. 42 vs. Iowa State .............................. 9-10-05
MOST PASSES COMPLETED
1. 36 vs. Indiana ................................... 9-30-99
2. 32 vs. Florida ...................................... 1-1-06
3. 31 vs. Pittsburgh ............................... 9-17-11
4. 30 vs. Indiana ................................... 9-30-00
5. 29 vs. Ohio State ............................ 10-30-99
6. 28 vs. Minnesota............................. 11-20-99
FEWEST PASSES ATT., OPPONENT
1. 9 by Georgia Tech ............................... 1-5-10
2. 13 by Nebraska................................. 9-23-00
13 by Iowa State ............................... 9-11-99
4. 15 by Nebraska................................... 9-4-99
5. 16 by Wisconsin.............................. 11-13-99
FEWEST PASSES COMP., OPPONENT
1. 2 by Georgia Tech ............................... 1-5-10
2. 6 by Iowa State ................................. 9-11-99
3. 7 by Syracuse ..................................... 9-8-07
7 by Buffalo ......................................... 9-6-03
5. 8 by Ball State................................... 9-26-10
6. 9 by Maine ........................................ 8-30-08
9 by Penn State .............................. 11-13-04
9 by Minnesota ............................... 10-23-04

MOST PASSING YARDS
1. 426 vs. Indiana ............................... 10-23-99
2. 380 vs. Indiana ................................. 9-30-00
3. 377 vs. Minnesota........................... 11-19-05
4. 364 at Minnesota ............................ 11-18-06
5. 357 vs. Purdue.................................. 10-8-05
FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED
1. 12 vs. Georgia Tech ............................ 1-5-10
2. 56 vs. Ball State ................................ 9-26-10
3. 58 vs. Buffalo ...................................... 9-6-03
4. 73 vs. Minnesota............................. 11-20-04
5. 79 vs. Syracuse .................................. 9-8-07
6. 83 vs. Maine ..................................... 8-30-08
MOST TOTAL OFFENSE
1. 613 vs. Minnesota........................... 11-19-05
2. 602 vs. Northwestern ...................... 11-10-01
3. 593 vs. Akron .................................... 8-31-02
4. 562 vs. Ball State .............................. 9-26-10
5. 552 vs. Indiana ............................... 10-23-99
6. 546 at Minnesota ............................ 11-18-06
FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED
1. 103 vs. Syracuse ................................ 9-8-07
2. 110 vs. Kent State ............................... 9-4-04
3. 112 vs. Ball State .............................. 9-26-10
4. 134 at Minnesota ............................ 11-22-08
5. 144 vs. Montana ................................. 9-2-06
144 vs. Ball State ................................ 9-3-05

PUNTING AVERAGE (MIN. OF 4)
1. 51.5 vs. W. Michigan........................... 9-9-00
2. 51.0 vs. Arizona ................................ 9-19-09
3. 50.2 vs. Penn State .......................... 11-4-00
4. 50.0 vs. Wisconsin .......................... 11-13-99
5. 49.2 vs. LSU ....................................... 1-1-05
6. 49.0 vs. Miami (OH) ............................ 9-7-02
MOST TIME OF POSSESION
1. 41:53 vs. Kent State ........................... 9-4-04
2. 38:27 vs. Michigan .......................... 10-26-02
3. 38:07 at Indiana .............................. 10-11-08
4. 37:56 vs. Arizona .............................. 9-19-09
5. 37:37 at Minnesota ......................... 11-22-08
6. 36:11 vs. Illinois ................................ 11-1-03


Superlatives Under Coach Ferentz
2011 Iowa Game Summaries
Iowa 34, Tennessee Tech 7
Sept. 3, 2011, Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
Tennessee Tech 0 0 0 7 7
Iowa 3 24 7 0 34
GAME RECAP
Iowa dominated the rst half of play in defeating Tennessee Tech
34-7 to open the season with a win for the 11th straight season.
The Hawkeyes led 27-0 at halftime before the game was delayed
for 84 minutes in the third period due to lightning. Iowa built the
lead to 34-0 before Tech scored its only points with ve minutes
remaining in the game.
Junior QB James Vandenberg completed 13-21 pass attempts for
219 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions. Vandenberg
completed scoring strikes of 88 and 19 yards to senior WR Marvin
McNutt, Jr. McNutt, Jr. led Iowa receivers with 140 yards on six
receptions. Freshman RB Mikail McCall rushed nine times for 61
yards in the rst period before being injured. Seven Iowa receivers
had at least one reception, but McNutt, Jr. was the only Hawkeye
with more than two catches.
Iowa scored 10 points following two pass interceptions in the
rst half. Senior DB Shawn Prater had an 89-yard interception
return for a touchdown late in the second period. Sophomore LB
James Morris had a 52-yard interception return earlier in the period
that led to an Iowa eld goal. Morris and sophomore LB Christian
Kirksey each had 10 tackles to lead Iowas defense.
Sophomore PK Mike Meyer made his only two eld goal attempts,
from 39 and 20 yards, and was perfect on four PAT kicks. Senior
punter Eric Guthrie averaged 39 yards on three punts, allowing no
returns while dropping two punts inside the 20.
SCORING SUMMARY
IA - - Mike Meyer, 39-yard eld goal
IA - - James Vandenberg, one-yard run (Mike Meyer kick)
IA - - Marvin McNutt, Jr., 88-yard pass from James Vandenberg (M. Meyer kick)
IA - - Mike Meyer, 20-yard eld goal
IA - - Shaun Prater, 89-yard interception return (Mike Meyer kick)
IA - - Marvin McNutt, Jr., 19-yard pass from James Vandenberg (M. Meyer kick)
TECH - - Dontey Gay, one-yard run (Zach Sharp kick)
Attendance: 70,585
TECH TEAM STATS IOWA
7 Score 34
18 First Downs 21
45-140 Rushes-Yards 33-148
156 Passing Yards 246
17-28-2 Passes 15-26-0
73-296 Total Offense 59-394
8-38.4 Punts-Avg. 3-39.0
1-0 Fumbles-Lost 3-1
8-45 Penalties-Yards 3-15
33:22 Possession Time 26:38
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
RUSHING:
IOWA: McCall 9-61; Coker 11-41, D. Johnson 8-33
TECH: Gay 24-108, 1 TD; Urbano 5-27; Forbes 6-16
PASSING:
IOWA: Vandenberg 13-21-0-219 2 TD; A.J. Derby 2-5-0-27
TECH: Lamb 14-24-2-128; Stone 3-4-0-28
RECEIVING:
IOWA: McNutt, Jr. 6-140 2TD
TECH: Benford 7-60; Garrett 4-50
TACKLES:
IOWA: Kirksey 10; Morris 10; Bernstine 8
TECH: W. Johnson 7; McIntosh 7; Hennigan 6
2011 Iowa Game Summaries
Iowa State 44, Iowa 41 (3OT)
Sept. 10, 2011, Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, Iowa
Iowa 7 3 6 8 17 41
Iowa State 0 10 7 7 20 44
GAME RECAP
Iowa drove 80 yards for a go-ahead touchdown with 5:50
remaining, but could not get a defensive stop in the nal minutes
and eventually dropped a 44-41 contest in three overtimes at Iowa
State. The loss snapped Iowas three-game winning streak in the
series.
Iowa drove 82 yards for a touchdown on its rst drive of the game
and added a 42-yard eld goal from Mike Meyer in the second for
a 10-0 advantage. A 12-yard Iowa State touchdown drive following
an Iowa fumble and a 54-yard eld goal late in the second period
left the teams tied at 10-10 at the break.
Meyer connected on eld goals of 20 and 50 yards in the third
period to give Iowa a 16-10 advantage. The 50-yard eld goal
marked a career-best for Meyer. ISU answered with a ve-play
touchdown drive to take its rst least with two minutes remaining
in the third period.
Following a missed eld goal attempt by ISU in the nal period,
the Hawkeye drove 80 yards in 11 plays, taking the lead on a
one-yard run by Marcus Coker. Quarterback James Vandenberg
connected with WR Keenan Davis on the two-point conversion and
Iowa led 24-17 with 5:50 remaining.
Iowa State tied the score with 1:17 to play on a four-yard
touchdown pass as the Cyclones converted three times on third
down and a fourth and one.
Coker scored on a four-yard run in the rst overtime, but ISU
answered. The Cyclones scored a touchdown in the second
overtime, but Iowa answered with a 23-yard touchdown pass from
Vandenberg to Davis. Iowa was held to a 34-yard Meyer eld goal
in the third extra period before ISU scored the winning points on a
four-yard run.
Coker led Iowas rushing attack with 140 yards and two scores on
a career-best 35 attempts. Vandenberg completed 16-28 passes
for 207 yards and two scores, with no interceptions. Davis led Iowa
receivers with ve receptions for 95 yards.
Sophomore LB Christian Kirksey led Iowas defense, recording
13 tackles (11 solo), two tackles for loss, one QB sack, a pass
break-up and a caused and recovered fumble.
SCORING SUMMARY
IA - - Kevonte Martin-Manley, six-yard pass from J. Vandenberg (M. Meyer kick)
IA - - Mike Meyer, 42-yard eld goal
ISU - - Darius Reynolds, 11-yard pass from Steele Jantz (Zach Guyer kick)
ISU - - Grant Mahoney, 54-yard eld goal
IA - - Mike Meyer, 20-yard eld goal
IA - - Mike Meyer, 50-yard eld goal
ISU - - Josh Lenz, eight-yard pass from Steele Jantz (Mahoney kick)
IA - - Marcus Coker, one-yard run (Mike Meyer kick)
ISU - - Darius Darks, four-yard pass from Steele Jantz (Z. Guyer kick)
IA - - Marcus Coker, four-yard run (Mike Meyer kick)
ISU - - Darius Reynolds, four-yard pass from Steele Jantz (Guyer kick)
ISU - - James White, one-yard run (Zach Guyer kick)
IA - - Keenan Davis, 23-yard pass from Vandenberg (Mike Meyer kick)
IA - - Mike Meyer, 20-yard eld goal
IA - - Mike Meyer, 34-yard eld goal
ISU - - James White, four-yard run
Attendance: 56,085
IOWA TEAM STATS ISU
41 Score 44
18 First Downs 26
43-158 Rushes-Yards 52-194
207 Passing Yards 279
16-29-0 Passes 25-38-0
72-365 Total Offense 90-473
4-46.8 Punts-Avg. 2-51.5
1-1 Fumbles-Lost 3-3
6-35 Penalties-Yards 11-84
31:00 Possession Time 29:00
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
RUSHING:
IOWA: Coker 35-140; Vandenberg 7-19
ISU: S. Johnson 18-108; Jantz 16-42; White 13-35
PASSING:
IOWA: Vandenberg 16-28-0-207; McNutt, Jr. 0-1-0-0
ISU: Jantz 25-37-0-279; Reynolds 0-1-0-0
RECEIVING:
IOWA: K. Davis 5-95 1TD; McNutt, Jr. 4-61; Martin-Manley 4-23 1TD
ISU: Reynolds 6-85 2TD; Horne 4-94
TACKLES:
IOWA: Kirksey 13; Castillo 9
ISU: Klein 8; Taufoou 8
2011 Iowa Game Summaries
Iowa 31, Pittsburgh 27
Sept. 17, 2011, Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
Pittsburgh 10 0 14 3 27
Iowa 0 3 7 21 31
GAME RECAP
Iowa rallied in the nal 18 minutes for a 31-27 win over Pittsburgh,
posting the largest comeback in school history. With Iowa trailing
24-3 with just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter,
junior QB James Vandenberg and the Iowa offense took over the
game. The Hawkeyes scored their rst touchdown with 1:16 left
in the period, cutting the decit to 24-10. Following a Panther
eld goal, Iowa scored the nal 21 points of the game on three
touchdown passes.
Vandenberg scored on a one-yard rush with 1:16 left in the
third period, then connected with WR Keenan Davis on a 14-
yard scoring pass with 9:55 remaining. Vandenberg connected
with redshirt freshman WR Kevonte Martin-Manley for a 25-yard
touchdown with 6:19 remaining and completed the rally with a 22-
yard scoring strike to Martin-Manley with 2:51 to play. DB Micah
Hyde secured the Iowa win with his second interception with 1:41
left in the game.
For the game, Vandenberg completed 31-48 passes for 399
yards and three touchdowns, with one interception. He completed
17 of his last 20 attempts. Davis led Iowas receivers with 10
receptions for 129 yards. Senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. added
eight receptions for 112 yards and Martin-Manley added 76 yards
on four receptions. RB Marcus Coker rushed 23 times for 86 yards
and had ve receptions for 15 yards.
The Hawkeye defense came to life in the second half as well.
Pitts last four possessions included just 15 plays for 60 yards and
the Panthers did not have a third or fourth down conversion in the
fourth quarter. LB James Morris led the Iowa defense with 13
tackles, while Hyde had 10 tackles to go with his two interceptions.
DE Broderick Binns had a fumble recovery for the second straight
game and DB Shaun Prater forced two fumbles. The Iowa defense
recorded three turnovers, six tackles for loss and four QB sacks.
SCORING SUMMARY
Pitt - - Devin Street, 66-yard pass from Tino Sunseri (Kevin Harper kick)
Pitt - - Kevin Harper, 37-yard eld goal
IA - - Mike Meyer, 22-yard eld goal
Pitt - - Cameron Saddler, 30-yard pass from Ronald Jones (K. Harper kick)
Pitt - - Drew Carswell, four-yard pass from Tino Sunseri (K. Harper kick)
IA - - James Vandenberg, one-yard run (Mike Meyer kick)
Pitt - - Kevin Harper, 24-yard eld goal
IA - - Keenan Davis, 14-yard pass from James Vandenberg (Meyer kick)
IA - - Kevonte Martin-Manley, 25-yard pass from Vandenberg (Meyer kick)
IA - - Kevonte Martin-Manley, 22-yard pass from Vandenberg (Meyer kick)
Attendance: 70,585
PITT TEAM STATS IOWA
27 Score 31
20 First Downs 27
37-137 Rushes-Yards 33-76
285 Passing Yards 399
24-34-2 Passes 31-48-1
71-422 Total Offense 81-475
5-38.6 Punts-Avg. 6-45.5
5-1 Fumbles-Lost 1-0
4-37 Penalties-Yards 8-85
26:53 Possession Time 33:07
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
RUSHING:
IOWA: Coker 23-86; Bullock 1-4
PITT: R. Graham 22-97; Sunseri 11-25
PASSING:
IOWA: Vandenberg 31-48-1-399
PITT: Sunseri 23-33-2-255; Jones 1-1-0-30
RECEIVING:
IOWA: K. Davis 10-129 1TD; McNutt, Jr. 8-112
PITT: Street 7-138 1TD; R. Graham 6-50; H. Graham 4-39
TACKLES:
IOWA: Morris 13; Hyde 10
PITT: Gruder 14; K. Williams 10; Roberts 10