2004 Iowa Hawkeyes football
Big Ten co-champion
Capital One Bowl champion
Capital One Bowl, W 30–25 vs. LSU
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 8
APNo. 8
Record10–2 (7–1 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKen O'Keefe (6th season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorNorm Parker (6th season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumKinnick Stadium
(Capacity: 70,397)
2004 Big Ten Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 14 Michigan $+  7 –1   9 –3  
No. 8 Iowa +  7 –1   10 –2  
No. 17 Wisconsin  6 –2   9 –3  
Northwestern  5 –3   6 –6  
No. 20 Ohio State  4 –4   8 –4  
Purdue  4 –4   7 –5  
Michigan State  4 –4   5 –7  
Minnesota  3 –5   7 –5  
Penn State  2 –6   4 –7  
Illinois  1 –7   3 –8  
Indiana  1 –7   3 –8  
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • + – Conference co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2004 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. They played their home games in Kinnick Stadium and were coached by Kirk Ferentz. Finishing the 2003 season with a 10–3 record and an Outback Bowl victory, the Hawkeyes began the season 2–0 with wins over Kent State and Iowa State.[1] But after rocky performances at Arizona State and Michigan, the Hawkeyes sat at 2–2 going into their game with Michigan State.[1]

The Hawkeyes handily defeated the Spartans 38–16,[2] and turned their attention to Ohio State, a team whom the Hawkeyes had not beaten at home since 1983.[3] Behind a strong defensive performance that allowed only 177 yards,[4] the Hawkeyes easily defeated the Buckeyes by 26 points, the largest margin of victory over Ohio State in Iowa history at the time.[3] However, tragedy struck soon thereafter, when head coach Kirk Ferentz's father died.[5] In the emotional game that ensued, the Hawkeyes narrowly defeated Penn State 6–4 on two Kyle Schlicher field goals.[6]

The Hawkeyes then raised their record to 8–2 with victories over Illinois, Purdue, and Minnesota.[1] With a share of the Big Ten championship on the line, the Hawkeyes met Wisconsin in the final regular season game of the year. Iowa won the game,[7] completing its second consecutive unbeaten season at home, and thousands of Hawkeye fans swarmed the field in celebration.[8] Several weeks following the victory, Iowa accepted a bid to play the LSU Tigers in the 2005 Capital One Bowl.[9]

In a game that was originally thought to be a defensive matchup,[10] the Hawkeyes took a 24–12 lead early in the fourth quarter. But behind freshman quarterback JaMarcus Russell, the Tigers stormed back, and took a one-point lead with 46 seconds remaining.[11] However, LSU's comeback was all for naught, as Iowa's Drew Tate completed a 56-yard touchdown pass to Warren Holloway as time expired, giving Iowa the 30–25 win[11] and a 10–2 final record.[1]

Previous season

In 2003, Iowa began the season 4–0[12] and would eventually complete the regular season with a 9–3 record that included wins over Iowa State, Michigan (Iowa's second straight victory against Michigan), and Minnesota.[13] However, the Hawkeyes lost to Michigan State, Ohio State, and Purdue. Finishing fourth in the Big Ten standings,[14] the Hawkeyes accepted a bid to play the Florida Gators in the Outback Bowl.[15] Despite falling behind early on a 70-yard touchdown pass from Chris Leak to Kelvin Knight, the Hawkeyes reeled off 27 straight points en route to a 37–17 victory.[16] It was a milestone victory, as it gave Iowa its second consecutive 10-win season along with the first Hawkeye victory in a January bowl game since the Rose Bowl in 1959.[16]

Following the season, five Iowa players were selected in the 2004 NFL Draft.[17] Robert Gallery, the 2003 Outland Trophy winner, became the second-highest pick in school history when he was selected 2nd by the Oakland Raiders.[17] Following Gallery in Iowa's draft order were Bob Sanders, taken 44th by Indianapolis, Nate Kaeding, taken 65th by San Diego, Jared Clauss, taken in the seventh round by Tennessee, and Erik Jensen, who was taken in the seventh round by St. Louis.[17]

Before the season

Prior to the season, the Hawkeyes looked to replace seven offensive starters and four defensive starters.[18] Key losses from 2003 included Maurice Brown, Robert Gallery, Nate Chandler, Fred Russell, and Ramon Ochoa on offense.[18] Defensively, the Hawkeyes looked to replace Howard Hodges, Jared Clauss, Grant Steen, and Bob Sanders.[18]

Replacement starters on offense were Drew Tate, Champ Davis, Jermelle Lewis, Calvin Davis, Tony Jackson, Lee Gray, Mike Elgin, and Chris Felder.[19] On defense, Derreck Robinson, Tyler Luebke, George Lewis, and Marcus Paschal assumed their roles on the starting lineup.[19] On special teams, David Bradley returned for his senior season as punter, while Kyle Schlicher replaced Nate Kaeding as the starting kicker.[19]

Preseason Rankings

  • NationalChamps.net – 12th[19]
  • USA today – 12th[20]
  • SI.com – 15th[21]
  • AP top 25 – 19th[20]

Recruiting class

Iowa signed 21 players on National Signing Day, which was February 4, 2004. The Hawkeyes added other late commits to the class with the late additions of defensive lineman Ettore Ewen .[22]

Another recruit, Kyle Williams, later de-committed from the Hawkeyes and committed to the Purdue Boilermakers.[23]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Nyere Aumaitre
OL		 Camden, NJ Woodrow Wilson HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 300 lb (140 kg) 5.10 Jan 20, 2004 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Walner Belleus
CB		 Immokalee, FL Immokalee HS 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) 177+1⁄2 lb (80.5 kg) 4.42 Dec 14, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Ted Bentler
DE		 Davenport, IA Assumption HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 242+1⁄2 lb (110.0 kg) 4.675 Oct 5, 2002 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Andy Brodell
WR		 Ankeny, IA Ankeny HS 6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m) 182+1⁄2 lb (82.8 kg) 4.40 Sep 28, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Lucas Cox
DE		 Springdale, PA Springdale JSHS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 238+1⁄2 lb (108.2 kg) 4.815 Jan 16, 2004 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Harold Dalton
S		 Camden, NJ Woodrow Wilson HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 183+1⁄2 lb (83.2 kg) 4.48 Oct 26, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Rashad Dunn
OG		 Evans, GA Greenbrier HS 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.92 m) 270 lb (120 kg) 5.20 Jan 26, 2004 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Ettore Ewen
DT		 Tampa, FL Wharton HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 280 lb (130 kg) 4.80 Jul 8, 2004 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Bradley Fletcher
S		 Youngstown, OH Liberty HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 4.50 Apr 19, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Charles Godfrey
CB		 Baytown, TX Lee HS 6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (1.87 m) 201+1⁄2 lb (91.4 kg) 4.54 Dec 15, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Shonn Greene
RB		 Atco, NJ Winslow Township HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 4.465 Dec 14, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Mitch King
LB		 Burlington, IA Burlington Comm. HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.73 Apr 6, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Matt Kroul
LB		 Mount Vernon, IA Mount Vernon HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 4.75 Aug 13, 2002 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Grant McCracken
DE		 Ankeny, IA Ankeny HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 4.80 Jul 26, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Brandon Myers
TE		 Monroe, IA PCM HS 6 ft 4+1⁄4 in (1.94 m) 212+1⁄2 lb (96.4 kg) 4.74 Feb 4, 2004 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:1/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Anton Narinskiy
LB		 Chagrin Falls, OH Kenston HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.60 Dec 3, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Seth Olsen
OG		 Omaha, NE Millard North HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 302+1⁄2 lb (137.2 kg) 5.40 Jan 9, 2004 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Michael Sabers
TE		 Iowa City, IA Iowa City HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 232+1⁄2 lb (105.5 kg) N/A Jul 11, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Adam Shada
DB		 Omaha, NE Millard North HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.50 Jun 27, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Damian Sims
RB		 Boca Raton, FL Leonard HS 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.475 Jan 28, 2004 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Anthony Williams
DB		 Benton Harbor, MI Benton Harbor HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 196 lb (89 kg) 4.62 Feb 4, 2004 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 41   Rivals: 38
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Iowa Commit List for 2004". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 13, 2007.
  • "Scout.com: Football Recruiting". Scout.com. Retrieved August 13, 2007.
  • "College Football Recruiting Schools". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 13, 2007.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved August 13, 2007.
  • "2004 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 13, 2007.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 411:00 amKent State*No. 19
ESPN+W 39–770,397[24]
September 1111:00 amIowa State*No. 16
ESPN+W 17–1070,397[24]
September 189:00 pmat Arizona State*No. 16
ESPN+L 7–4471,700[24]
September 252:30 pmat No. 18 Michigan
ABCL 17–30111,428[24]
October 211:00 amMichigan Statedagger
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
ESPN+W 38–1670,397[24]
October 162:30 pmNo. 25 Ohio State
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
ABCW 33–770,397[24]
October 2311:00 amat Penn StateNo. 25
ESPN2W 6–4108,062[24]
October 3011:00 amat IllinoisNo. 23
ESPN+W 23–1347,651[24]
November 62:30 pmPurdueNo. 20
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
ESPNW 23–2170,397[24]
November 1311:00 amat MinnesotaNo. 19
ESPNW 29–2764,719[24]
November 203:30 pmNo. 9 WisconsinNo. 17
ESPNW 30–770,397[24]
January 112:00 pmvs. No. 12 LSU*No. 11
ABCW 30–2570,229[24]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

Schedule note

Due to the Big Ten's rotating schedule, the Hawkeyes did not play either Northwestern or Indiana.[1]

Strength of schedule rankings

  • FootballFantasy.com – 13th[25]
  • Russell rankings – 18th[26]
  • AndersonSports – 18th[27]

Roster

Quarterbacks

  • 5 Tate, Drew – sophomore
  • 7 McCollom, Eric – sophomore
  • 12 Phillips, Cy – junior

Running backs

  • 21 Young, Albert – freshman
  • 23 Schnoor, Marcus – junior
  • 28 Sims, Damian – freshman
  • 29 Lewis, Jermelle – senior
  • 32 Sherlock, Kevin – junior
  • 33 Simmons, Marques – sophomore
  • 35 Busch, Tom – freshman
  • 36 Strube, Taylor – freshman
  • 43 Mickens, Aaron – senior
  • 46 Davis, Champ – sophomore
  • 48 Brownlee, Sam – sophomore

Wide receivers

  • 3 Aldrich, Chris – freshman
  • 8 Townsend, James – sophomore
  • 11 Hinkel, Ed – junior
  • 20 Huisman, Michael – freshman
  • 22 Davis, Calvin – sophomore
  • 84 Melloy, Matt – junior
  • 86 Holloway, Warren – senior
  • 88 Solomon, Clinton – junior

Tight ends

Offensive line

  • 54 Elgin, Mike – sophomore
  • 58 Larsen, Blake – junior
  • 59 Cronin, Ben – junior
  • 61 Ferentz, Brian – junior
  • 63 Plagman, Todd – sophomore
  • 64 Felder, Chris – sophomore
  • 68 Bowers, Jacob – senior
  • 69 McMahon, Peter – senior
  • 70 Gray, Lee – junior
  • 71 Olsen, Seth – Redshirt freshman
  • 74 Walker, David – junior
  • 75 Gates, Ben – junior
  • 76 Jones, Mike – sophomore
  • 77 Huntrods, Clint – freshman
  • 79 Dollmeyer, Greg – sophomore
  

Defensive line

  • 21 Spratt, Jacob – freshman
  • 31 Roth, Matt – senior
  • 45 Babineaux, Jonathan – senior
  • 60 Luebke, Tyler – junior
  • 65 Willcox, Alex – Redshirt freshman
  • 72 Eshareturi, George – freshman
  • 74 Roos, Nate – junior
  • 86 Browning, Shannon – freshman
  • 90 Elsallal, Saleh – junior
  • 92 Iwebema, Kenny – freshman
  • 94 Kittrell, Richard – sophomore
  • 98 Robinson, Derreck – senior
  • 99 Mattison, Bryan – freshman

Linebackers

Defensive backs

  • 2 Dalton, Harold – Redshirt freshman
  • 3 Dawkins, Ma'Quan – sophomore
  • 4 Grigsby, Herb – freshman
  • 10 Belleus, Walner – junior
  • 13 Godfrey, Charles – freshman
  • 14 Moylan, Devan – freshman
  • 15 Merrick, Miguel – sophomore
  • 17 Zanders, Jonathan – freshman
  • 19 Shada, Adam – freshman
  • 20 Allen, Antwan – junior
  • 25 Paschal, Marcus – sophomore
  • 26 Johnson, Jovon – junior
  • 29 Fletcher, Bradley – Redshirt freshman
  • 32 Becker, Andrew – sophomore
  • 33 Williams, Anthony - freshman
  • 36 Ejiasi, Chigozie – senior
  • 37 Considine, Sean – senior
  

Kickers

  • 1 Schlicher, Kyle – sophomore

Punters

  • 28 Bradley, David – senior
  • 91 Gallery, John – junior

Long snappers

  • 66 Asmus, Kody – junior
  • 67 Kesselring, Kyle – junior
  • 65 Olszta, Daniel – freshman

Redshirt – indicates redshirt (sat out one season)

Coaching staff

Name Position Years at Iowa
Kirk Ferentz Head coach Five Years
Ken O'Keefe Offensive coordinator and Quarterbacks Five Years
Norm Parker Defensive coordinator and Linebackers Five Years
Chris Doyle Strength and conditioning Five Years
Lester Erb Receivers and Special Teams Four Years
Carl Jackson Running backs Five Years
Reese Morgan Recruiting and Tight Ends Four Years
Ron Aiken Defensive line Five Years
Phil Parker Defensive backs Five Years
Darrell Wilson Linebackers and Special Teams Four Years

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP19161616RV———25232019171212118
Coaches1213121224RVRV—RV242019171414138
BCSNot released—23212018111312Not released

Game summaries

Kent State

Kent State (0–0) at No. 19 Iowa (0–0)
1 234Total
Golden Flashes 0 700 7
• No. 19 Hawkeyes 10 13106 39
    
Scoring summary
111:27IowaKyle Schlicher 20-yard field goalIowa 3–0
1:35IowaMatt Melloy 9-yard pass from Drew Tate (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 10–0
210:23IowaAlbert Young 1-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 17–0
9:09IowaMatt Melloy 4-yard pass from Drew Tate (kick failed)Iowa 23–0
3:02KSUJack Williams 99-yard interception return (Travis Mayle kick)Iowa 23–7
37:55IowaKyle Schlicher 33-yard field goalIowa 26–7
2:58IowaAaron Mickens 4-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 33–7
48:52IowaChad Greenway 30-yard interception return (kick failed)Iowa 39–7

The Hawkeyes, wearing throwback uniforms commemorating 75 years at Kinnick Stadium, smothered the Golden Flashes. Sophomore Drew Tate had two touchdown passes in his debut as starter. Junior linebacker Chad Greenway had a blocked punt and two interceptions, the latter turning into a pick six midway through the fourth quarter to close out the scoring.[28]

StatisticsKENTIOWA
First downs1122
Total yards110437
Rushing yards–13214
Passing yards123223
Turnovers41
Time of possession18:0741:53

Iowa State

Iowa State (1–0) at No. 16 Iowa (1–0)
Cy-Hawk Game
1 234Total
Cyclones 3 070 10
• No. 16 Hawkeyes 7 730 17
  
Scoring summary
113:05IOWAAlbert Young 1-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 7–0
1:11ISUBrian Jansen 42-yard field goalIowa 7–3
22:49IOWAEd Hinkel 29-yard pass from Drew Tate (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 14–3
310:44IOWAKyle Schlicher 39-yard field goalIowa 17–3
0:36ISUTodd Blythe 40-yard pass from Austin Flynn (Brian Jansen kick)Iowa 17–10

[29]

StatisticsISUIOWA
First downs1616
Total yards236305
Rushing yards6685
Passing yards170220
Turnovers01
Time of possession28:2331:37

at Arizona State

No. 16 Iowa (2–0) at Arizona State (2–0)
1 234Total
No. 16 Hawkeyes 0 007 7
• Sun Devils 10 17107 44
  • Date: September 18
  • Location: Sun Devil Stadium
    Tempe, AZ
  • Game start: 7:45 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:10
  • Game attendance: 71,700
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C), 84% Humidity, Wind SE 20 mph (32 km/h)
  • Referee: David Cutaia
     
Scoring summary
19:49ASUMoey Mutz 14-yard pass from Andrew Walter (J. Ainsworth kick)ASU 7–0
1:20ASUJ. Ainsworth 28-yard field goalASU 10–0
212:08ASUDerek Hagan 7-yard pass from Andrew Walter (J. Ainsworth kick)ASU 17–0
2:35ASUZach Miller 6-yard pass from Andrew Walter (J. Ainsworth kick)ASU 24–0
0:05ASUJ. Ainsworth 48-yard field goalASU 27–0
39:40ASUJ. Ainsworth 33-yard field goalASU 30–0
3:04ASUDerek Hagan 7-yard pass from Andrew Walter (J. Ainsworth kick)ASU 37–0
47:47ASUZach Miller 5-yard pass from Andrew Walter (J. Ainsworth kick)ASU 44–0
0:18IowaWalner Belleus 83-yard punt return (Kyle Schlicher kick)ASU 44–7

[30]

StatisticsIOWAASU
First downs623
Total yards100511
Rushing yards5676
Passing yards44435
Turnovers11
Time of possession23:0536:55

at No. 18 Michigan

Iowa (2–1) at No. 18 Michigan (2–1)
1 234Total
Hawkeyes 7 037 17
• No. 18 Wolverines 0 1677 30
  • Date: September 18
  • Location: Michigan Stadium
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Game start: 2:35 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:25
  • Game attendance: 111,428
  • Game weather: Low 70s°F, Partly Cloudy, Wind NNW 5–10 mph (8.0–16.1 km/h)
  • Referee: B. LeMonnier

[31]

StatisticsIOWAMICH
First downs1618
Total yards255329
Rushing yards61122
Passing yards270236
Turnovers52
Time of possession27:4532:15

Michigan State

Michigan State (2–2) at Iowa (2–2)
1 234Total
Spartans 0 6010 16
• Hawkeyes 14 3714 38
  • Date: October 2
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, Iowa
  • Game start: 12:00 p.m. EDT
      
Scoring summary
111:45IOWAJermelle Lewis 47-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 7–0
3:11IOWAEd Hinkel 15-yard pass from Drew Tate (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 14–0
27:39MSUDave Rayner 25-yard field goalIowa 14–3
0:38MSUDave Rayner 23-yard field goalIowa 14–6
0:02IOWAKyle Schlicher 23-yard field goalIowa 17–6
310:54IOWATom Busch 3-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 24–6
414:24IOWAMarques Simmons 1-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 31–6
8:35MSUDave Rayner 42-yard field goalIowa 31–9
6:48IOWAMarques Simmons 2-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 38–9
4:24MSUDrew Stanton 1-yard run (Dave Rayner kick)Iowa 38–16

[32]

StatisticsMSUIOWA
First downs2720
Total yards449464
Rushing yards204124
Passing yards245340
Turnovers11
Time of possession31:3228:28

No. 25 Ohio State

No. 25 Ohio State (3–2) at Iowa (3–2)
1 234Total
No. 25 Buckeyes 0 007 7
• Hawkeyes 7 3149 33
  • Date: October 16
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium
    Iowa City, IA
  • Game start: 2:35 PM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:25
  • Game attendance: 70,397
  • Game weather: 45 °F (7 °C), Cloudy, Wind 15–25 mph (24–40 km/h)
  • Referee: Dick Honig
   
Scoring summary
13:14IowaC. Solomon 11-yard pass from D. Tate (Schlicher kick)Iowa 7–0
212:50IowaSchlicher 45-yard field goalIowa 10–0
312:25IowaS. Chandler 8-yard pass from D. Tate (Schlicher kick)Iowa 17–0
8:28IowaC. Solomon 36-yard pass from D. Tate (Schlicher kick)Iowa 24–0
414:53IowaD. Tate 1-yard run (kick blocked)Iowa 30–0
9:28IowaSchlicher 41-yard field goalIowa 33–0
2:19OSUNicol 23-yard pass from T. Smith (Nugent kick)Iowa 33–7

Kirk Ferentz was able to get his first win over Ohio State in this dominant victory. Iowa's defense was relentless and held the Buckeyes to just 27 yards rushing on 29 attempts. Additionally, Ohio State only ran six plays in Hawkeye territory through the first three quarters of the game, and scored their only points with just over two minutes remaining in the game. Sophomore quarterback Drew Tate had four touchdowns (1 rushing).

[33]

StatisticsOSUIOWA
First downs1224
Total yards177448
Rushing yards27117
Passing yards150331
Turnovers11
Time of possession26:0233:58

at Penn State

Iowa (4–2) at Penn State (2–4)
1 234Total
• Hawkeyes 3 300 6
Nittany Lions 2 002 4
 
Scoring summary
113:34PSUSafetyPSU 2–0
1:42IowaSchlicher 27-yard field goalIowa 3–2
28:24IowaSchlicher 27-yard field goalIowa 6–2
48:04PSUSafetyIowa 6–4

Iowa's first win without a touchdown since beating Michigan in 1985.[34] [35]

StatisticsIOWAPSU
First downs106
Total yards168147
Rushing yards4251
Passing yards12696
Turnovers25
Time of possession33:5826:02

at Illinois

No. 23 Iowa (5–2) at Illinois (2–6)
1 234Total
• No. 23 Hawkeyes 0 7160 23
Fighting Illini 7 006 13
  • Date: October 30
  • Location: Memorial Stadium
    Champaign, IL
  • Game start: 11:10 AM CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 47,651
  • Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C), Fair and Windy, Wind SW 28 mph (45 km/h)
  • Referee: Steve Pamon

[36]

StatisticsIOWAILL
First downs1916
Total yards319268
Rushing yards7658
Passing yards243210
Turnovers12
Time of possession35:1024:50

Purdue

Purdue (5–3) at No. 20 Iowa (6–2)
1 234Total
Boilermakers 0 777 21
• No. 20 Hawkeyes 17 006 23
  • Date: November 6
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium
    Iowa City, IA
  • Game start: 2:35 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:35
  • Game attendance: 70,397
  • Game weather: 68 °F (20 °C), Clear, Wind WSW 11 mph (18 km/h)
  • Referee: Dave Witvoet

[37]

StatisticsPURIOWA
First downs1918
Total yards357321
Rushing yards5243
Passing yards305278
Turnovers51
Time of possession27:5132:09

at Minnesota

No. 19 Iowa (7–2) at Minnesota (6–4)
Floyd of Rosedale
1 234Total
• No. 19 Hawkeyes 10 1333 29
Golden Gophers 3 7107 27

In one of the more unlikely victories of the season, Iowa traveled to the Metrodome to challenge the Golden Gophers powerful rushing duo of Marion Barber III and Laurence Maroney. The Hawkeye defense came into the game rated #1 in the country in rushing defense.

Despite that, the Gopher tandem shredded the Hawkeye defense with the Gophers outrushing Iowa by an outlandish margin of 337 to 6 in yards gained. The Hawkeyes prevailed however behind the deft passing and scrambling of sophomore quarterback Drew Tate, a pass defense that held the Gophers to 73 yards through the air and forced three turnovers, and Iowa's sophomore place-kicker Kyle Schlicher, who was a perfect 5–5 in field goals.

The Hawkeyes led virtually the entire game, but needed a huge defensive stop in the closing minutes, with Jr. linebacker Chad Greenway stopping Marion Barber III for a key loss on 2nd down in Iowa territory and eventually forcing Minnesota to attempt a 51-yard field goal, trailing by two. Although Gopher placekicker Rhyss Lloyd had won three games in his career with last-minute field goals, this time his attempt shanked wide.

QB Drew Tate then guided the Hawks to one closing first down with the help of an offside penalty on Minnesota, and the Hawks survived, winning their sixth consecutive game, all against Big 10 teams. By the time the Hawkeyes kicked off in their next (and final) regular-season game, they learned they would be playing for a portion of the Big Ten title.

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StatisticsIOWAMINN
First downs1820
Total yards339410
Rushing yards6337
Passing yards33373
Turnovers04
Time of possession30:5629:04

No. 9 Wisconsin

No. 9 Wisconsin (9–1) at No. 17 Iowa (8–2)
Heartland Trophy
1 234Total
No. 9 Badgers 0 700 7
• No. 17 Hawkeyes 7 7106 30
  • Date: November 20
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium
    Iowa City, IA
  • Game start: 2:30 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:05
  • Game attendance: 70,397
  • Game weather: 49 °F (9 °C), Cloudy, Wind NW 14 mph (23 km/h)
  • Referee: Dennis Lipski
   
Scoring summary
14:22IowaC. Solomon 6-yard pass from Tate (Schlicher kick)Iowa 7–0
21:51WisBooker 4-yard run (Allen kick)Tied 7–7
1:00IowaC. Solomon 51-yard pass from D. Tate (Schlicher kick)Iowa 14–7
33:54IowaS. Chandler 12-yard pass from D. Tate (Schlicher kick)Iowa 21–7
1:37IowaSchlicher 31-yard field goalIowa 24–7
410:59IowaSchlicher 21-yard field goalIowa 27–7
6:50IowaSchlicher 34-yard field goalIowa 30–7

Iowa clinched a share of Big Ten title with this victory over Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes' defense was smothering, holding a top-ten Badger team to just seven points. Fans rushed the field as it capped off a historic run and an undefeated home season.

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StatisticsWISIOWA
First downs1514
Total yards186262
Rushing yards4176
Passing yards145186
Turnovers33
Time of possession26:1633:44
Fans celebrate Iowa's victory over the Wisconsin Badgers.

vs. No. 11 LSU (Capital One Bowl)

#11 LSU (9–2) vs. #12 Iowa (9–2)
Capital One Bowl
1 234Total
No. 11 Tigers 0 12013 25
• No. 12 Hawkeyes 7 7313 30
      
Scoring summary
112:42IowaClinton Solomon 57-yard pass from Drew Tate (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 7–0
214:51LSUChris Jackson 29-yard field goalIowa 7–3
9:26LSUChris Jackson 47-yard field goalIowa 7–6
1:04IowaPunt blocked, recovered by Sean Considine, advanced for a touchdown (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 14–6
0:38LSUAlley Broussard 74-yard run (Chris Jackson missed PAT)Iowa 14–12
39:59IowaKyle Schlicher 19-yard field goalIowa 17–12
412:48IowaMarques Simmons 4-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick)Iowa 24–12
8:21LSUSkyler Green 22-yard pass from JaMarcus Russell (Chris Jackson kick)Iowa 24–19
0:46LSUSkyler Green 3-yard pass from JaMarcus Russell (Two-point attempt failed)LSU 25–24
0:00IowaWarren Holloway 56-yard pass from Drew TateIowa 30–25

LSU would not go away in this back-and-forth bowl game. The Tigers took the lead with under a minute to play. Drew Tate was able to find Warren Holloway for a 56-yard pass as time expired to give the Hawkeyes a miracle victory which would become to be known as "The Catch" among Iowa fans.

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StatisticsLSUIOWA
First downs1916
Total yards346334
Rushing yards11847
Passing yards228287
Turnovers12
Time of possession34:1225:48

Postseason awards

Team players in the 2005 NFL draft

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL club
Matt RothDefensive End246Miami Dolphins
Jonathan BabineauxDefensive Tackle259Atlanta Falcons
Sean ConsidineDefensive Back4102Philadelphia Eagles
Tony JacksonTight End6196Seattle Seahawks
Pete McMahonTackle6214Oakland Raiders

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