2005 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

The 2005 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Hawkeyes played their home games at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa and were coached by Kirk Ferentz.

2005 Iowa Hawkeyes football
Outback Bowl, L 24–31 vs. Florida
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record7–5 (5–3 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKen O'Keefe (7th season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorNorm Parker (7th season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumKinnick Stadium
(Capacity: 70,585)
Seasons
← 2004
2006 →
2005 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 3 Penn State $+   7 1     11 1  
No. 4 Ohio State %+   7 1     10 2  
No. 15 Wisconsin   5 3     10 3  
Michigan   5 3     7 5  
Northwestern   5 3     7 5  
Iowa   5 3     7 5  
Minnesota   4 4     7 5  
Purdue   3 5     5 6  
Michigan State   2 6     5 6  
Indiana   1 7     4 7  
Illinois   0 8     2 9  
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • % – BCS at-large representative
  • + – Conference co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

Iowa finished the season 7–5, including a record of 5–3 in the Big Ten Conference. Despite an up-and-down season, the Hawkeyes were invited to a January bowl game in Florida for the fourth consecutive year.

Preseason

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After three consecutive seasons with at least 10 wins and co-Big Ten championships in 2002 and 2004, expectations were high. A thrilling last second victory over LSU in the Capital One Bowl capped a 10-2 campaign with eight consecutive victories. With the return of first-team All-Big Ten quarterback Drew Tate,[1] and first-team All-Big Ten linebackers Abdul Hodge[1] and Chad Greenway[1] (a preseason All-American)[2] anchoring the defense, the Hawkeyes were considered national title contenders by some publications. Indeed, the presence of a running game (the Hawkeyes ranked 115th nationally in rushing in 2004[3] due to injuries) was thought to make Iowa even stronger. The Hawkeyes entered the season ranked 11th in the AP Poll (10th in the Coaches' Poll), their highest preseason ranking in two decades.

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Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 311:00 amBall State*No. 11ESPN+W 56–070,585
September 102:30 pmat Iowa State*No. 8ABCL 3–2354,290
September 172:30 pmNo. 9 (I-AA) Northern Iowa*No. 22
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
ESPN+W 45–2170,585
September 2411:00 amat No. 8 Ohio StateNo. 21ABCL 6–31105,225
October 111:00 amIllinois 
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
ESPN+W 35–770,585
October 83:30 pmat PurdueESPNW 34–1764,785
October 1511:00 amIndiana
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
ESPNUW 38–2170,585
October 2211:00 amMichigan
  • Kinnick Stadium
  • Iowa City, IA
ABCL 20–23 OT70,585
November 511:00 amat NorthwesternESPNL 27–2834,550
November 122:30 pmat No. 19 WisconsinESPNW 20–1083,184
November 1911:00 amMinnesota
ESPN2W 52–2870,585
January 210:00 amvs. No. 16 Florida*No. 25ESPNL 24–3165,881
  • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

Roster

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 Quarterbacks

 Running backs

  • 36 Bailey, Kalvin – freshman
  • 7 Brown, Dana – freshman
  • 48 Brownlee Sam – junior
  • 35 Busch, Tom – sophomore
  • 46 Davis, Champ – junior
  • 45 Greene, Shonnfreshman
  • 23 Schnoor, Marcus – senior
  • 33 Simmons, Marques – senior
  • 28 Sims, Damian – sophomore
  • 21 Young, Albertsophomore

 Wide receivers

  • 3 Aldrich, Chris – sophomore
  • 80 Brodell, Andy –   freshman
  • 17 Christian, Kennon – sophomore
  • 22 Davis, Calvin – junior
  • 4 Grigsby, Herb – sophomore
  • 11 Hinkel, Ed – senior
  • 84 Melloy, Matt – senior
  • 88 Solomon, Clintonsenior
  • 86 Stross, Trey – freshman
  • 11 Wilson, Marcus – freshman

 Tight ends

Offensive line

  • 55 Aumaitre, Nyere – freshman
  • 59 Cronin, Ben – senior
  • 74 Doering, Dan – freshman
  • 79 Dollmeyer, Greg – junior
  • 56 Dunn, Rashad – freshman
  • 54 Elgin, Mikejunior
  • 61 Ferentz, Briansenior
  • 75 Gates, Ben – senior
  • 70 Gray, Lee – senior
  • 77 Huntrods, Clint – sophomore
  • 76 Jones, Mike – junior
  • 71 Olsen, Sethfreshman
  • 78 Richardson, Dace – freshman
  • 73 Yanda, Marshaljunior
 

Defensive line

  • 66 Bain, Ryan – freshman
  • 95 Bentler, Ted – freshman
  • 98 Blum, Tyler – freshman
  • 97 Cox, Lucas – freshman
  • 72 Eshareturi, George – sophomore
  • 38 Ewen, Ettorefreshman
  • 92 Iwebema Jr., Kennysophomore
  • 96 Kanellis, Alex – freshman
  • 47 King, Mitchfreshman
  • 53 Kroul, Matt – freshman
  • 99 Mattison, Bryansophomore
  • 65 Willcox, Alex – freshman

Linebackers

  • 43 Angerer, Patfreshman
  • 5 Bergen, Tyler – sophomore
  • 39 Brevi, Chris – sophomore
  • 46 Chinander, Bret – senior
  • 18 Greenway, Chadsenior
  • 52 Hodge, Abdulsenior
  • 44 Anderson, Mike – sophomore
  • 40 Klinkenborg, Mike – sophomore
  • 27 Miles, Edmond – junior

Defensive backs

  • 20 Allen, Antwan – senior
  • 2 Dalton, Harold – freshman
  • 14 Moylan, Devan – junior
  • 10 Edwards, Justin – freshman
  • 23 Fletcher, Bradleyfreshman
  • 27 Williams, Anthony- Sophomore
  • 13 Godfrey, Charlessophomore
  • 26 Johnson, Jovonsenior
  • 15 Merrick, Miguel – junior
  • 25 Paschal, Marcus – junior
  • 9 Price, Khaliq – junior
  • 19 Shada, Adam – sophomore
  • 3 Dawkins, Ma'Quan – junior
 

Kickers

  • 1 Schlicher, Kyle – junior

Punters

  • 6 Fenstermaker, Andy – junior

Coaching staff

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Name Position Years at Iowa
Kirk Ferentz Head Coach Six Years
Ken O'Keefe Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Six Years
Norm Parker Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Six Years
Chris Doyle Strength and Conditioning Six Years
Lester Erb Receivers and Special Teams Five Years
Carl Jackson Running Backs Six Years
Reese Morgan Recruiting and Tight Ends Five Years
Ron Aiken Defensive Line Six Years
Phil Parker Defensive Backs Six Years
Darrell Wilson Linebackers and Special Teams Five Years

Rankings

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Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP1182221RV2525
Coaches1082121252525
BCSNot releasedNot released

Game summaries

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Ball State

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Ball State at Iowa
1 234Total
Cardinals 0 000 0
No. 11 Hawkeyes 28 2107 56
  • Date: September 3
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
  • Game start: 11:10 a.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 2:50
  • Game attendance: 70,585
  • Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), Sunny, Wind ESE 4 mph (6.4 km/h)
  • Referee: Dan Capron
  • Television network: ESPN+

The Hawkeyes opened the much-anticipated 2005 season against a Cardinals team that had 13 players suspended for the game. This one was over early as the Hawks raced to a 28-0 lead after one quarter. Iowa extended the advantage to 49-0 by halftime and cruised from there. Dating back to last season, this was the 9th consecutive win for the Hawkeyes.

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At Iowa State

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Iowa at Iowa State
1 234Total
No. 8 Hawkeyes 0 030 3
Cyclones 6 1007 23
  • Date: September 10
  • Location: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA
  • Game start: 2:42 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:22
  • Game attendance: 54,290
  • Game weather: 88 °F (31 °C), Mostly Clear, Wind S 20–25 mph (32–40 km/h)
  • Referee: Dave Witvoet
  • Television network: ABC

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Northern Iowa

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UNI at Iowa
1 234Total
Panthers 0 7014 21
No. 22 Hawkeyes 14 1777 45
  • Date: September 17
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
  • Game start: 2:40 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:05
  • Game attendance: 70,585
  • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C), Clearn and Sunny, Wind SE 5–10 mph (8.0–16.1 km/h)
  • Referee: Todd Geerlings
  • Television network: ESPN+

The Panthers drove the ball effectively but it wasn't enough to overcome an early deficit.

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At Ohio State

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Iowa at Ohio State
1 234Total
No. 21 Hawkeyes 0 033 6
No. 8 Buckeyes 7 1077 31

Illinois

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Illinois at Iowa
1 234Total
Fighting Illini 0 070 7
Hawkeyes 14 0147 35
  • Date: October 1
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
  • Game start: 11:10 a.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:00
  • Game attendance: 70,585
  • Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C), Mostly Sunny, Wind S 7 mph (11 km/h)
  • Referee: Dan Capron
  • Television network: ESPN+

Illinois was able to drive the ball but Iowa limited them to just one touchdown in this homecoming game. Albert Young was a force on the ground rushing for over 100 yards with nearly eight yards a carry. One of the most memorable plays of the contest came on the Hawkeyes second touchdown as Ed Hinkel took a reverse 20 yards in for a score, jumping over an Illinois defender in the process. Kenny Iwebema also blocked two Illini field goals in the first half.

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At Purdue

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Iowa at Purdue
1 234Total
Hawkeyes 14 3611 34
Boilermakers 7 730 17
  • Date: October 8
  • Location: Ross–Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
  • Game start: 2:36 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:18
  • Game attendance: 64,785
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), Cloudy, Wind ENE 10 mph (16 km/h)
  • Referee: Jim Lapetina
  • Television network: ESPN

Both Drew Tate and Clinton Solomon had career games in this blowout on the road. Tate had over 350 yards passing with Solomon compiling 166 of them as Purdue had no answer for him.

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Indiana

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Indiana at Iowa
1 234Total
Hoosiers 0 777 21
Hawkeyes 14 3714 38
  • Date: October 15
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
  • Game start: 11:10 a.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:35
  • Game attendance: 70,585
  • Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C), Clear and Sunny, Wind NW 5–10 mph (8.0–16.1 km/h)
  • Referee: Todd Geerlings
  • Television network: ESPN+

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Michigan

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Michigan at Iowa
1 234OTTotal
Wolverines 0 7376 23
Hawkeyes 7 7033 20

An overtime loss to the Wolverines snapped the Hawkeyes school-record 22-game winning streak at Kinnick Stadium.

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At Northwestern

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Iowa at Northwestern
1 234Total
Hawkeyes 14 1003 27
Wildcats 0 7714 28

Albert Young rushed for 202 yards and 2 touchdowns, but it wasn't enough for the Hawkeyes. After leading 24-7 at half and 27-14 after a Kyle Schlicher field goal with 10:58 remaining in the game, Iowa surrendered the lead and the game when the Wildcats scored a touchdown with 42 seconds left.

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At Wisconsin

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Iowa at Wisconsin
1 234Total
Hawkeyes 0 3143 20
No. 19 Badgers 10 000 10
  • Date: November 12
  • Location: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI
  • Game start: 2:35 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:10
  • Game attendance: 83,184
  • Game weather: 62 °F (17 °C), Cloudy and Rain, Wind S 15 mph (24 km/h)
  • Referee: Dennis Lipski
  • Television network: ESPN

In the final match-up of two former Hayden Fry assistant coaches, Kirk Ferentz prevailed to foil Barry Alvarez's home finale. Iowa's defense was smothering in this contest, holding the Badgers to their end of the field for the majority of the game.

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Minnesota

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Minnesota at Iowa
1 234Total
Golden Gophers 0 7021 28
Hawkeyes 14 2477 52
  • Date: November 19
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
  • Game start: 11:05 a.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:15
  • Game attendance: 70,585
  • Game weather: 46 °F (8 °C), Clear, Wind W 5–10 mph (8.0–16.1 km/h)
  • Referee: Bill LeMonnier
  • Television network: ESPN2

The Hawkeyes rolled to 613 yards of total offense in a blowout win on Senior Day. Iowa raced to a 35-0 lead and never looked back in retaining Floyd of Rosedale. Running backs Damian Sims and Albert Young both rushed for more than 100 yards. Wide receiver Ed Hinkel capped his home career in grand style with four touchdown receptions, tying a school record and setting the Kinnick Stadium record. He finished the game with 151 yards on seven receptions.

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Vs. Florida (Outback Bowl)

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Iowa vs. Florida
1 234Total
No. 25 Hawkeyes 0 7017 24
No. 16 Gators 7 1770 31

Despite allowing a blocked punt for a touchdown, an interception return for a touchdown, and an acrobatic catch for a touchdown with 0:01 before halftime, the Hawkeyes gave themselves a chance late in the game – one that ended in controversy. Iowa kicked a field goal with 1:24 left in the 4th quarter, which brought the game to a one possession lead by Florida. Iowa attempted an onside kick, and recovered the ball. However, flags were down, with the call being offsides against Iowa, giving the ball back to Florida. However, replays clearly showed no one offsides, even being pointed out by commentators. "Challenges" were not allowed in college football at this time, so Iowa had no way of arguing the questionable call.

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Postseason awards

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Team players in the 2006 NFL draft

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Player Position Round Pick NFL club
Chad Greenway Linebacker 1 17 Minnesota Vikings
Abdul Hodge Linebacker 3 67 Green Bay Packers

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