2005 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

Preseason

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, and first-team All-Big Ten linebackers Abdul Hodge and Chad Greenway (a preseason All-American) 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 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.

Schedule

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Roster

Coaching staff

Rankings

Game summaries

Ball State

• Source: Box Score

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.

At Iowa State

• Source: Box Score

Northern Iowa

• Source: Box Score

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

At Ohio State

• Source: Box Score

Illinois

• Source: Box Score

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.

At Purdue

• Source: Box Score

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.

Indiana

• Source: Box Score

Michigan

• Source: Box Score

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

At Northwestern

• Source: Box Score

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.

At Wisconsin

• Source: Box Score

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.

Minnesota

• Source: Box Score

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.

Vs. Florida (Outback Bowl)

• Source: Box Score

Main article: 2006 Outback Bowl

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.

Postseason awards

• Chad Greenway - First-team All-American

Team players in the 2006 NFL draft

Main article: 2006 NFL draft

References

References

1. (November 23, 2004). "Big Ten Announces 2004 Football All-Conference Teams And Individual Honors". [[Big Ten Network]].
2. (August 1, 2005). "Rivals.com 2005 Preseason All-America Team". [[Rivals.com]].
3. "FBS (I-A) Team Rushing Offense Statistics - 2004". [[ESPN]].
4. (August 31, 2005). "2005 University of Iowa football preview". [[Big Ten Network]].
5. (September 3, 2005). "Hawkeyes overwhelm undermanned Ball State". [[ESPN]].
6. (September 3, 2005). "No. 11 Hawkeyes pound on hapless Ball State 56-0". [[CBSSports.com.
7. (September 10, 2005). "Iowa State scores all 23 points off turnovers". [[ESPN]].
8. (September 10, 2005). "Cyclones cash in on turnovers, injury to stun rival Iowa". [[CBSSports.com.
9. (September 17, 2005). "Tate throws two TD passes in return from concussion". [[ESPN]].
10. (September 17, 2005). "No. 22 Iowa 45, N. Iowa 21". [[CBSSports.com.
11. (October 1, 2005). "Iowa wins 21st straight home game". [[ESPN]].
12. (October 1, 2005). "Iowa 35, Illinois 7". [[CBSSports.com.
13. (October 8, 2005). "Tate, Hawkeyes roll over struggling Boilermakers". [[ESPN]].
14. (October 8, 2005). "Iowa 34, Purdue 17". [[CBSSports.com.
15. (October 15, 2005). "Hawkeyes win 22nd straight at home". [[ESPN]].
16. (October 15, 2005). "Iowa 38, Indiana 21". [[CBSSports.com.
17. (October 22, 2005). "Iowa's home win streak ends with OT loss". [[ESPN]].
18. (October 22, 2005). "Michigan 23, Iowa 20, OT". [[CBSSports.com.
19. (November 5, 2005). "Late TD pass lifts Northwestern comeback win over Iowa". [[ESPN]].
20. (November 5, 2005). "Northwestern 28, Iowa 27". [[CBSSports.com.
21. (November 12, 2005). "Iowa sends Alvarez off with home loss". [[ESPN]].
22. (November 12, 2005). "Hawkeyes dump No. 19 Badgers, spoil Alvarez's final home game". [[CBSSports.com.
23. (November 19, 2005). "Iowa jumps out to early 35-0 lead, buries Gophers". [[ESPN]].
24. (November 19, 2005). "Iowa 52, Minnesota 28". [[CBSSports.com.
25. (January 2, 2006). "Late call snuffs Iowa rally; Gators hold on for Outback win". [[ESPN]].
26. (January 2, 2006). "Gators get offense going to beat Iowa". [[CBSSports.com.
27. "2006 NFL Draft".