Photos from Iowa Hawkeye football against Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos 41-10.
Iowa tight end Jalen Buckley runs to avoid the tackle from Western Michigan cornerback DaShon Bussell on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on as tight end Luke Lachey lies injured on the field against Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara makes a play call on the field against Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Iowa tight end Luke Lachey lies injured on the field against Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Iowa celebrates after running back Kamari Moulton runs for the touchdown against Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
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Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye waves the flag after the Hawkeyes score against Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Cooper DeJean has shown a knack for hitting the home run. His 70-yard punt return for a touchdown last week was the decisive play in the Hawkeyes' 26-16 victory.
Positivity and not dwelling on it serve as Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini's top two prescriptions for a Hawkeye response to their 31-0 loss to Penn State on Saturday.
Iowa's offense was not a pretty sight for most of Saturday night. Most, but not all. A five-play, 80-yard touchdown drive in the second quarter gave Iowa fans an oasis.
IOWA CITY — The crowd created the right environment for Iowa to pull off a 26-16 win over Michigan State despite losing quarterback Cade McNamara in the first quarter.