SPORTSPhotos: Iowa vs. Northern Illinois footballAn emotional Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz gets a hug from his son and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz after a 33-7 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The win makes Ferentz the winningest coach in Iowa football history.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa junior defensive end Anthony Nelson holds up the progress of Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa gets his hand on the ball as Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers throws a pass on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterAn Iowa cheerleader performs a routine prior to kickoff against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs the ball for a first down against Northern Illinois University on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterMembers of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team take the field prior to kickoff against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley fires a pass against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterNorthern Illinois cornerback Albert Smalls holds up the ball after pulling down an interception against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs the ball again Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterNorthern Illinois safety Trayshon Foster breaks up the pass to Iowa tight end Noah Fant on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs the ball against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterNorthern Illinois linebacker Antonio Jones-Davis leaps to tackle Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterA young Hawkeye fan takes in the action against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette runs the ball in the first quarter against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterAn emotional Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz gets a hug from his son and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz after a 33-7 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The win makes Ferentz the winningest coach in Iowa football history.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa head coach Kirk Ferentz yells out at the referees after a no-call against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa junior defensive end Anthony Nelson reacts after sacking Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa kick returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette runs the ball after opening kickoff against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterThe Iowa Hawkeyes football team takes the field for the opening game of the 2018 season prior to kickoff against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterHerky the Hawk carries the flag after a Hawkeye touchdown against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa fans wave to patients at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Toren Young pushes away Northern Illinois' Mykelti Williams as he runs down field during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Noah Fant celebrates his touchdown during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Ivory Kelly-Martin breaks away as he runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Ivory Kelly-Martin runs in for a touchdown during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Garret Jansen, from left, Anthony Nelson, A.J. Epenesa, Matt Nelson and Austin Schulte stand for the national anthem before the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenNorthern Illinois' Antonio Jones-Davis tackles Iowa's Mekhi Sargent during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Kristian Welch puts pressure on Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenNorthern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers fumbles the ball as he evades Iowa defenders during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa defenders swarm Northern Illinois' Marcus Jones during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenMembers of the Northern Illinois team get ready to take the field against Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterHawkeye fans wave to the kids at the Children's Hospital after the first quarter against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs the ball again Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa center Keegan Render shoves Northern Illinois tackle Weston Kramer in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterA host of Hawkeyes team up to tackle Northern Illinois sophomore Tre Harbison on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa senior Kyle Groeneweg runs the ball after taking a punt against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa junior quarterback Nate Stanley scrambles against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterA view of the northern part of the stadium against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa fans dance during a media time out against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz celebrates with his team after a Hawkeye score against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterA view of the Stead Family Children's Hospital from the field as the Hawkeyes take on Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa sophomore Toren Young celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa freshman quarterback Peyton Mansell sneaks into the end zone for a touchdown late in the game against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette runs the ball against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa running back Toren Young carries the ball against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa running back Toren Young carries the ball against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to the Big Ten Network after a 33-7 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz leaves the field after leading the Hawkeyes to a 33-7 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets his team warmed up prior to kickoff against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterAn Iowa fan sits along the barrier prior to kickoff against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterA young Hawkeyes fan takes in the game against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa right tackle Dalton Ferguson keeps Northern Illinois linebacker Lance Deveaux at bay on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterFans take pictures of Iowa players taking the field prior to kickoff against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterGary Barta, Kirk Ferentz and Bruce Harreld chat on the sidelines before the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenFormer Hawkeyes Desmond King, left, and Josh Jackson chat before the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa defenders swarm Northern Illinois' Marcus Jones during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa defenders try to block a field goal attempt during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa quarterback Nate Stanley is pictured during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin takes the ball down field during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws down field during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenNorthern Illinois' Albert Smalls intercepts a pass intended for Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Amani Jones tackles Northern Illinois' Jordan Nettles during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa defenders swarm Northern Illinois' D.J. Brown during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Nick Niemann celebrates after tackling Northern Illinois' Ty Harmston during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Mekhi Sargent runs down field during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Anthony Nelson chases down Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's A.J. Epenesa puts pressure on Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Toren Young celebrates a big run during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Noah Fant pulls in a pass in the end zone during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Noah Fant celebrates his touchdown during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston grabs a fumble during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa teammates celebrate with defensive lineman Chauncey Golston after a fumble recovery during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-Citizenduring the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa students welcome the Hawkeyes onto the field for their game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Ivory Kelly-Martin waits to storm the field with teammates before the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's A.J. Epenesa stands for the national anthem during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa quarterback Nate Stanley sets up a play during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa teamamtes surround Ivory Kelly-Martin after his touchdown during the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa's Kristian Welch loses his helmet as he chases down Northern Illinois' Jordan Nettles during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.David Scrivner/For The Press-CitizenIowa safety Amani Hooker stops Northern Illinois tailback Jordan Nettles in the end zone for a safety on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz looks on as officials call a safety after Iowa's defense stopped Northern Illinois in the end zone on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The RegisterIowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz pats the helmet of running back Toren Young after a big running play against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Bryon Houlgrave/The Register