Iowa DB John Nestor (7) tackles Illinois return man Isaiah Williams (1) during a game on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa coach Bret Bielema looks on from the sideline during a game against Iowa on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz looks onto the field during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa's Logan Lee and Jay Higgins (34) tackle Illinois RB Reggie Love III during a game on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa back QB Marco Lainez walks back to the sideline after a timeout during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa OL Nick DeJong (56) and Rusty Feth (60) celebrate a touchdown during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz gives a thumbs up during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa TE Addison Ostrenga catches a touchdown pass during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa WR Kaleb Brown runs after a catch during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson runs the ball during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa RB Leshon Williams runs the ball during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa WR Jacob Bostick lines up during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa QB Deacon Hill scrambles during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa WR Seth Anderson looks for yards after a catch during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa's offensive line waits on the field for a timeout to end during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa LB Jay Higgins dives for a tackle against Illinois WR Isaiah Williams during a game on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa CB Jermari Harris wraps up Illinois RB Reggie Love III during a game on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa RB Jaziun Patterson carries the ball during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa's Tory Taylor punts during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa mascot, Herky, and the cheerleaders go through a routine during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa QB Deacon Hill winds up to unleash a pass during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa QB Deacon Hill calls out a coverage during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa OL Gennings Dunker (67) prepares for a block during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa WR Kaleb Brown runs after a catch during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa WR Kaleb Brown runs after a catch during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa DL Noah Shannon is interviewed during a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa captains (L-R) Noah Shannon, Logan Lee, Jay Higgins, Joe Evans and Luke Lachey before a game against Illinois on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)
Iowa DE Joe Evans sacks Illinois QB John Paddock for a safety during a game on Nov. 18, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HN)