Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the Hawkeyes' win over Washington, previews the upcoming matchup with Michigan State and more during a midweek media availability on Tuesday, Oct. 15. (Ethan Petrik/Quad-City Times)
IOWA CITY — The temperature hung in the mid-40s. A blanket of clouds shrouded Spartan Stadium. Rain steadily showered the 70,211 fans resolute enough to brave the conditions.
Iowa’s #45 Mark Weisman makes it past UNI defenders during the second half of play at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa Saturday September 15, 2012. (Nick Schmidt for the QUAD-CITY TIMES)
Iowa’s #45 Mark Weisman turns up field as he carries the ball during the second half of play at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa Saturday September 15, 2012. (Nick Schmidt for the QUAD-CITY TIMES)
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Iowa's Mark Weisman straight arms Central Michigan's Jarret Chapman on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. (John Schultz / Quad-City Times)
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Iowa's Mark Weisman breaks through the line of scrimmage and scampers for a 34-yard touchdown on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Central Michigan won 32-31. (John Schultz / Quad-City Times)
Iowa running back Mark Weisman gets hit by Minnesota's Michael Carter, Saturday, September 29, 2012, during first-half action at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. (John Schultz / Quad-City Times)
Iowa running back Mark Weisman stiff-arms Minnesota's Cedric Thompson as he breaks into the secondary, Saturday, September 29, 2012, during first half action at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. (John Schultz / Quad-City Times)
Iowa’s #45 Mark Weisman makes it past UNI defenders during the second half of play at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa Saturday September 15, 2012. (Nick Schmidt for the QUAD-CITY TIMES)
Iowa’s #45 Mark Weisman turns up field as he carries the ball during the second half of play at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa Saturday September 15, 2012. (Nick Schmidt for the QUAD-CITY TIMES)
Iowa's Mark Weisman straight arms Central Michigan's Jarret Chapman on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. (John Schultz / Quad-City Times)
Iowa's Mark Weisman breaks through the line of scrimmage and scampers for a 34-yard touchdown on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Central Michigan won 32-31. (John Schultz / Quad-City Times)
Iowa running back Mark Weisman gets hit by Minnesota's Michael Carter, Saturday, September 29, 2012, during first-half action at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. (John Schultz / Quad-City Times)
Iowa running back Mark Weisman stiff-arms Minnesota's Cedric Thompson as he breaks into the secondary, Saturday, September 29, 2012, during first half action at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. (John Schultz / Quad-City Times)