They were led by 14th year head coach Kirk Ferentz and play their home games at Kinnick Stadium.

FCS foe Northern Iowa was able to play with the Hawkeyes but couldn't put up enough points to pull off the upset.

The Hawkeyes had little trouble in this border rivalry game and recaptured the bronze pig.

Iowa benefitted from a lucky interception to escape East Lansing with a double overtime victory.

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