Photos: Iowa defeats Troy 38-21
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Iowa's Jermari Harris returns his third-quarter interception for a touchdown during Saturday's game against Troy.
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Iowa defeats Troy 38-21 on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa defeats Troy 38-21 on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa defeats Troy 38-21 on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa defeats Troy 38-21 on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa defeats Troy 38-21 on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa defeats Troy 38-21 on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa defeats Troy 38-21 on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa defeats Troy 38-21 on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson breaks into the open for a 33-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Troy.
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Iowa runningback Kaleb Johnson is congratulated by three young fans following his 33-yard touchdown against Troy on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Troy quarterback Tucker Kilcrease has to hurry his throw as Max Llewellyn of Iowa rushes during the fourth quarter against Troy on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz congratulates his offense as they leave the field during the fourth quarter against Troy on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa's Jay Higgins moves in to tackle Damion Taylor of Troy on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Iowa City.
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Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, center, gets a block from Logan Jones as he scores a touchdown during the second quarter of Saturday's game against Troy.
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Iowa's Max Llewellyn gets two hands on Troy quarterback Matthew Caldwell during the second quarter of their game on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara (12) completes a pass to Kamari Moulton during the first quarter of their game against Troy on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa' Deontae Craig leaps for the loose ball after teammate Max Llewelyn causes Troy quarterback Matthew Caldwell to fumble during the first quarter on Saturday September14, 2024.
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Iowa's Jay Higgins moves in to tackle Damion Taylor of Troy on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Iowa City.
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Iowa's Jay Higgins moves in to tackle Damion Taylor of Troy on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Iowa City.
Iowa had some major positives and has some things to shore up before its Big Ten opener Saturday at Minnesota.
The Fox Sports commentary crew of Eric Collins and Spencer Tillman represented both sides of a heated decision late in the first half of Iowa's win over Troy on Saturday.
Despite increased use of Brendan Sullivan on Saturday, Iowa messaging surrounding its quarterbacks remains the same, as does its depth chart.
Iowa surrendered three touchdowns to the same non-quarterback for the first time since 2020 on Saturday. Devonte Ross's hat trick revealed a problem the Hawkeyes hope to solve quickly.
“We get to go and play in one of the greatest rivalries in all of the Big Ten and all of college football,” Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck said.
“(We) cannot change the call, cannot do anything,” Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins said. “We're not going to get that game back. They probably do not feel bad for us, either.”
“He’s become one of the best of our guys ever,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said. “He’s always had a great personality ... (He) lives for (football)."
