2008 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

American college football season June 2025 January 2026 August 2023 2008 Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Athletics wordmark.svg 150 Big Ten Conference Big Ten 20 20 9–4 5–3 Kirk FerentzKirk Ferentz http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ferentz_kirk00.html University of Iowa Department of Athletics October 16, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071012104246/http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ferentz_kirk00.html October 12, 2007 dead 10th Ken O'Keefe 10th Norm Parker 10th Pro-style 4–3 Kinnick Stadium(Capacity: 70,585)Kinnick Stadium http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/facilities/iowa-kinnick-stadium.html University of Iowa Department of Athletics October 12, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071008122807/http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/facilities/iowa-kinnick-stadium.html October 8, 2007 live Outback Bowl champion Outback Bowl W 31–10 vs. South Carolina File:BigTen-Uniform-Iowa-2006-2008.png The 2008 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa and the Iowa Hawkeyes football program in the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Coached by Kirk Ferentz, the Hawkeyes played their seven home games in Kinnick Stadium. Leading up to the season Previous season 2007 Iowa Hawkeyes football team thumb|right|Iowa's defense lines up against the Syracuse Orange on September 8, 2007. Iowa opened the 2007 season on September 1, 2007, against Northern Illinois in a game played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Hawkeye running backs Albert Young and Damian Sims ran for 144 and 110 yards rushing respectively, while Iowa's defense held the Huskies to just 21 yards rushing. The Hawkeyes won, 16–3, and ended the four-game losing streak that comprised the final four games of Iowa's 2006 season.Iowa 16, Northern Illinois 3 https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/recap?gid=200709010042 Yahoo! Sports September 1, 2007 December 15, 2007 The next week, Iowa defeated Syracuse in the Hawkeyes' home opener, 35–0. Jake Christensen threw for 278 yards and four touchdowns as the Hawkeye defense held the Orange to just five first downs and 103 yards of total offense in Syracuse's worst defeat since a 51–14 loss to Georgia Tech in the 2004 Champs Sports Bowl.Iowa 35, Syracuse 0 https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/recap?gid=200709080028 Yahoo! Sports September 9, 2007 January 19, 2008 Iowa took a quick 28–0 lead with 9:55 left in the second quarter, and the Hawkeye defense sacked Syracuse six times while holding the Orange to 24 rushing yards.Blown Away: Iowa Rolls Over Syracuse With Dominating First Half Zach Schonbrun http://media.www.dailyorange.com/media/storage/paper522/news/2007/09/07/Sports/Fb.Blown.Away.Iowa.Rolls.Over.Syracuse.With.Dominating.First.Half-2956927.shtml https://archive.today/20110805194227/http://media.www.dailyorange.com/media/storage/paper522/news/2007/09/07/Sports/Fb.Blown.Away.Iowa.Rolls.Over.Syracuse.With.Dominating.First.Half-2956927.shtml dead August 5, 2011 The Daily Orange September 7, 2007 January 24, 2008 Following the first two games – which saw the Iowa defense give up only three points – the Hawkeyes traveled to Ames, Iowa, to play 0–2 Iowa State on September 15. The Cyclones began the season with losses to Kent State and Northern Iowa, but had won six out of the last nine games against the Hawkeyes, including three of the last four played at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa fell behind by 12 at half-time, and lost, 15–13, starting yet another four-game losing streak. Placekicker Bret Culbertson scored all of Iowa State's points on five field goals, the last coming with one second remaining.Iowa State's game-winning kick caps win over Iowa https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272580066 https://web.archive.org/web/20201017050257/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272580066 dead October 17, 2020 ESPN September 15, 2007 January 19, 2008 thumb|left|Iowa takes the field on October 6, 2007, against Penn State. Following a 20-point loss at Penn State on October 6,Lions Maul Hapless Hawkeyes; Penn State 27, Iowa 7 Chicago Sun-Times October 7, 2007 which was preceded by losses to Wisconsin and Indiana, the Hawkeyes returned to Kinnick Stadium for a game against Illinois, who was coming into the game after home victories over Penn State and Wisconsin.Illinois Fighting Illini Schedule - 2007 https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/356/illinois-fighting-illini ESPN January 19, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080102174914/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/teams/schedule?teamId=356 January 2, 2008 live Christensen threw for 182 yards and the game's only touchdown – a 20-yard pass to Brandon Myers in the third quarter which gave the Hawkeyes a 10–6 lead. However, it appeared that Illinois had taken a 12–10 lead on an 83-yard Eddie McGee touchdown pass midway through the fourth quarter, but it was called back due to a penalty. The Illini were forced to punt, but got the ball back with 2:28 remaining. McGee threw passes of 28 and 24 yards to Arrelious Benn, putting the Illini at the Iowa 12-yard line. However, Brett Greenwood intercepted a McGee pass at the goal-line, sealing the win and snapping an eight-game Big Ten losing streak for Iowa heading into a road game at Purdue.Christensen, Young help Iowa snap eight-game Big Ten skid https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272862294 https://web.archive.org/web/20210928204932/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=272862294 dead September 28, 2021 ESPN October 13, 2007 January 19, 2008Mild shock, Bad Burn; Iowa 10, Illinois 6: Quarterback Change No Help As Illini's Five-Game Run Ends Lacy J. Banks http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-8884504.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160121215221/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-8884504.html usurped January 21, 2016 Chicago Sun-Times October 14, 2007 HighBeam Research subscription August 3, 2012 But Iowa lost to the Boilermakers a week later, 31–6, to put the Hawkeyes' record at 3–5 with only four games remaining. Curtis Painter threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns for Purdue, who had lost to the Hawkeyes, 47–17, only a year earlier.Purdue 31, Iowa 6 https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/recap?gid=200710200035 Yahoo! Sports October 20, 2007 December 15, 2007 In Iowa's next game against Michigan State, the Hawkeyes entered half-time down by 14 points only to take a 20–17 lead with 10:05 remaining in regulation. The game was destined for overtime when Michigan State's Brett Swenson hit a field goal with four seconds remaining, and the Spartans quickly garnered a seven-point lead following a Jehuu Caulcrick touchdown in the first overtime. Down by a touchdown, Christensen found wide receiver Paul Chaney for a 23-yard touchdown pass and following the extra point, the game headed to double overtime. Iowa had the ball first and scored on a Jevon Pugh one-yard run, giving the Hawkeyes their own seven-point lead. However, the Spartans were unable to score and Iowa won, 34–27. The win was Iowa's first overtime victory in Kinnick Stadium history.Michigan State Spartans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/boxscores/2007/10/27/36131_boxscore.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110604145058/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/boxscores/2007/10/27/36131_boxscore.html dead June 4, 2011 SI.com October 30, 2007 December 9, 2007Subs' Subs Subdue Spartans; Iowa 34, Michigan State 27 http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-9666768.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160121215221/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-9666768.html usurped January 21, 2016 Chicago Sun-Times October 28, 2007 HighBeam Research subscription August 3, 2012 thumb|right|Iowa's offense sets up against Western Michigan's defense on November 17, 2007. On November 3, Iowa defeated Northwestern, 28–17, after trailing, 14–0, in the first quarter. The Wildcats took a 17–14 on a third-quarter field goal after the Hawkeyes tied the game at 14, but Sims ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to seal the Iowa victory. Christensen threw for 299 yards for Iowa, who came back from a 14-point deficit in the second straight game.Christensen airs it out, Sims scores twice in Iowa's 28-17 win over Northwestern http://www.bigtennetwork.com/news/article.asp?STORY_ID=7341 Big Ten Network November 3, 2007 December 15, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071106100210/http://www.bigtennetwork.com/news/article.asp?STORY_ID=7341 November 6, 2007 dead Later, on November 10, Iowa defeated Minnesota, 21–16, to reclaim the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. With one home game remaining against Western Michigan, Iowa held a three-game winning streak and a 6–5 overall record. But the Hawkeyes lost to the Broncos, 28–19, and gave up 489 yards in the process. Western Michigan took a 19–0 second quarter lead before Iowa scored 13 straight points to make it a six-point game. But the Hawks would get no closer and eventually lost by nine.W. Michigan 28, Iowa 19 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273212294 https://web.archive.org/web/20201017072632/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273212294 dead October 17, 2020 ESPN November 17, 2007 January 19, 2008 Soon thereafter, Iowa was not selected for a bowl game, ending a six-year streak in which the Hawkeyes played in a bowl and rumors about the firing of Kirk Ferentz were rampant.College Football: Hawks Fail to Land Bowl Bid http://wcfcourier.com/sports/local/article_742aed03-6536-556b-8a57-34803230477b.html The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier December 3, 2007 December 15, 2007 Coaching rumors Following Michigan's loss to Appalachian State, rumors about the possibility of Ferentz becoming Michigan's head coach began to circulate.Iowa's Kirk Ferentz offered Michigan job? http://www.fanblogs.com/michigan/007325.php Fanblogs.com November 26, 2007 December 15, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071228033351/http://www.fanblogs.com/michigan/007325.php December 28, 2007 liveSay Hello To My Little Ferentz https://mgoblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/say-hello-to-my-little-ferentz.html MGoBlog November 25, 2007 December 15, 2007 LSU coach Les Miles was widely believed to be Michigan's top choice for the job,Kirk Ferentz to Michigan? Really? http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2007/11/23/kirk-ferentz-to-michigan-really/ FanHouse November 23, 2007 December 16, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071128025214/http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2007/11/23/kirk-ferentz-to-michigan-really/ November 28, 2007 live LSU extended Miles' contract through 2012.LSU extends Miles' contract through '12 https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3144459 ESPN December 6, 2007 December 16, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071211230411/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3144459 December 11, 2007 live Ferentz's relationship with Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman may have contributed to the rumor, as Coleman was the president at Iowa when Ferentz was hired. However, indications that the rumor was false were revealed when Iowa's sports information director, Phil Haddy, reported that Michigan had not asked for permission to talk with Ferentz.Iowa: No Permission Granted to Talk With Ferentz John Heuser http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2007/11/iowa_no_permission_granted_to.html The Ann Arbor News November 26, 2007 December 16, 2007 http://arquivo.pt/wayback/20091015235025/http%3A//www%2Emlive%2Ecom/wolverines/index%2Essf/2007/11/iowa_no_permission_granted_to%2Ehtml October 15, 2009 dead It was a point reiterated by Gary Barta, Iowa's athletic director.Barta Expects Ferentz to Stay at Iowa Marc Morehouse http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_action=doc&p_docid=11D0F0411F5C5DB8&p_docnum=39&s_dlid=DL0112080402040227157&s_ecproduct=SUB-FREE&s_ecprodtype=INSTANT&s_trackval=&s_siteloc=&s_referrer=&s_subterm=Subscription%20until%3A%2012%2F14%2F2015%2011%3A59%20PM&s_docsbal=%20&s_subexpires=12%2F14%2F2015%2011%3A59%20PM&s_docstart=&s_docsleft=&s_docsread=&s_username=freeuser&s_accountid=AC0109010521115830983&s_upgradeable=no Cedar Rapids Gazette 1C November 19, 2007 August 3, 2012Barta: No schools Have Contacted UI About Ferentz http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071126/SPORTS020502/71126024 The Des Moines Register November 26, 2007 December 16, 2007 October 2010 H3llBot Ferentz's contract has a clause requiring him to contact Barta when talking to other schools, which indicates that he was not a candidate to become Michigan's next head coach. On December 16, West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez was hired as Carr's successor at Michigan.Michigan Hires WVU's Rodriguez http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/specials/bowls/2007/12/16/michigan.rodriguez.ap/index.html Sports Illustrated December 16, 2007 December 16, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071218163314/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/specials/bowls/2007/12/16/michigan.rodriguez.ap/index.html December 18, 2007 Soon thereafter, Ferentz was once again rumored for a coaching job, this time for the Baltimore Ravens. Ferentz was an assistant head coach at Baltimore for six years,Hawkeyes Look to 2008 http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121807aab.html University of Iowa Department of Athletics December 18, 2007 December 19, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071223083015/http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121807aab.html December 23, 2007 live and became a "respected assistant" in his time there. However, when asked about the Baltimore job, Ferentz said, "I've got a great job here, and with that being said, I'm sure Baltimore will get a top-notch coach." Ferentz also cited wanting to see his son James – who is slated to be a freshman at Iowa in 2008 – play every weekend.Ferentz Indicates He'll Stay at Iowa Jamison Hensley Mike Preston https://www.baltimoresun.com/2008/01/05/ferentz-indicates-hell-stay-at-iowa/ The Baltimore Sun January 5, 2008 January 20, 2008 The Ravens eventually hired Philadelphia Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh on January 18, 2008.Ravens Hire Coach Jamison Hensley https://www.baltimoresun.com/2008/01/19/ravens-hire-coach/ The Baltimore Sun January 19, 2008 August 3, 2012 Recruiting class The Hawkeyes had 24 verbal commitments for the 2008 recruiting class. One of the players, Nate Guillory, is a junior college recruit. The other 23 players are all high school seniors. James Ferentz, Kirk's son, is among the players committed to play for Iowa in 2008.Iowa Hawkeyes 2008 Commits http://iowa.scout.com/a.z?s=8&p=9&c=8&yr=2008 Scout.com December 21, 2007Iowa Commit List for 2008 http://iowa.rivals.com/commitlist.asp Rivals.com December 21, 2007 Schedule The Hawkeyes opened the 2008 season with three home games against Maine, Florida International, and Iowa State, followed by a road game versus Pittsburgh.Future Schedules http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/future-schedules.html University of Iowa Department of Athletics December 9, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071127021148/http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/future-schedules.html November 27, 2007 dead mdy-all The game marked the first of four meetings between Pittsburgh and Iowa. The teams met in Iowa City in 2011 and 2015, and in Pittsburgh in 2016.Pitt Football Reveals Schedule Geoff Dutelle http://media.www.pittnews.com/media/storage/paper879/news/2005/07/13/SportsonlineExtra/Pitt-Football.Reveals.Schedule-1786570.shtml The Pitt News July 13, 2005 December 13, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080120142832/http://media.www.pittnews.com/media/storage/paper879/news/2005/07/13/SportsonlineExtra/Pitt-Football.Reveals.Schedule-1786570.shtml January 20, 2008 dead Pitt closed the 2007 season with an upset victory over second-ranked West Virginia. Had the Mountaineers won, they would have likely played in the national championship game.Pitt throws curveball at BCS with win over No. 2 WVU https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273350277 ESPN December 1, 2007 December 27, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071207074743/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=273350277& December 7, 2007 dead Following the conclusion of the non-conference portion of their schedule, the Hawkeyes began Big Ten play with a home game against Northwestern, and opened October with road games against Michigan State and Indiana. Iowa was 1–1 against the Spartans and Hoosiers in 2007, winning, 34–27, over MSU while losing, 38–20, to IU. Following the two road games, Iowa played at home against Wisconsin. Iowa lost, 17–13, to the Badgers in 2007. Following a bye week, the Hawkeyes played at Illinois, in what was Iowa's third road game in five weeks. However, Iowa followed this with two home games, against Penn State and Purdue. Iowa lost to both teams in 2007 by 20 points or more.Iowa Hawkeyes 2007 Schedule and Results http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/schedules/team/2007/iowa/index.html SI.com December 13, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071201182907/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/schedules/team/2007/iowa/index.html December 1, 2007 dead A week following the Hawkeyes' final home game against Purdue, Iowa played Minnesota in the Gophers' home finale.Minnesota Golden Gophers Football - 2008 Schedule http://www.gophersports.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=38609&SPID=3280&DB_OEM_ID=8400&KEY=&Q_SEASON=2008 GopherSports.com December 9, 2007 September 2011 Minnesota looked to take back the Floyd of Rosedale trophy a year after Iowa won it for the sixth time in seven years.Iowa 21, Minnesota 16 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=273142294 ESPN November 10, 2007 December 27, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071222203426/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=273142294 December 22, 2007 dead The game was Minnesota's last at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, which took place on November 22, 2008. Minnesota began playing football at TCF Bank Stadium in 2009. Two of Iowa's games – vs. Northwestern and at Michigan State – were scheduled for 11:00 AM starts.Two Iowa Football Game Times Announced http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051208aaa.html University of Iowa Department of Athletics May 12, 2008 May 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080517042304/http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051208aaa.html May 17, 2008 live The season finale against Minnesota was set for a 6:00 p.m. start time.Iowa-Minnesota Football Game Time Set http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051308aaa.html University of Iowa Department of Athletics May 13, 2008 May 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080524220253/http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051308aaa.html May 24, 2008 live 2008 AP Central August 30 11:00 am w y Maine Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA BTN 46–3 70,585 September 6 11:00 am w y Florida International Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA BTN 42–0 70,585 September 13 11:00 am w y Iowa State Battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA BTN 17–5 70,585 September 20 11:00 am l y y Pittsburgh Heinz Field Pittsburgh, PA ESPN2 20–21 50,321 September 27 11:00 am l y Northwestern Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA ESPN Classic 17–22 70,585 October 4 11:00 am l y Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI ESPN2 13–16 77,526 October 11 11:00 am w y Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN BTN 45–9 33,428 October 18 11:00 am w Wisconsin Battle for the Heartland Trophy Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA BTN 38–16 70,585 November 1 2:30 pm l y Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL ABC/ESPN 24–27 62,870 November 8 2:30 pm w Penn State 3 Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA ABC/ESPN 24–23 70,585 November 15 11:00 am w Purdue Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA BTN 22–17 67,676 November 22 6:00 pm w y Minnesota Battle for the Floyd of Rosedale Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN BTN 55–0 64,071 January 1 10:00 am w y y South Carolina Outback Bowl Raymond James Stadium Tampa, FL ESPN 31–10 55,117 Personnel Coaches 2008 Iowa Hawkeyes football coaches Head coach – Kirk Ferentz Strength and conditioning – Chris Doyle Offensive coaches Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks - Ken O'Keefe Running backs and Special teams - Lester Erb Wide receivers and tight ends - Erik Campbell Offensive line – Reese Morgan Recruiting and linebackers assistant - Eric Johnson Defensive coaches Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers - Norm Parker Defensive backs – Phil Parker Defensive line – Rick Kaczenski Outside Linebackers and Special teams - Darrell Wilson Source: HawkeyeSports.com https://web.archive.org/web/20070625114213/http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/iowa-m-footbl-mtt.html#coaches 2007-06-25 Kirk Ferentz will be in his tenth season as head coach at Iowa in 2008, and he has a 61–49 record entering the season. Ferentz came to Iowa in 1999, following an assistant coaching job for the Baltimore Ravens and a heading coaching job at Maine. Earlier in his career, Ferentz was an assistant coach under Hayden Fry at Iowa. From 1981 to 1989, Ferentz was Iowa's offensive line coach. From there, Ferentz took the heading coaching position at Maine, and followed that by taking an assistant position in Baltimore. He was named Iowa's 25th head football coach on December 2, 1998. Norm Parker, Iowa's defensive coordinator, will also be in his tenth year at Iowa.Norm Parker http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/parker_norm00.html University of Iowa Department of Athletics January 2, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071111040833/http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/parker_norm00.html November 11, 2007 The same can also be said for Ken O'Keefe, Iowa's offensive coordinator.Ken O'Keefe http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/okeefe_ken00.html University of Iowa Department of Athletics January 2, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20071218014316/http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/okeefe_ken00.html December 18, 2007 dead Under Parker, Iowa's rushing defense has nationally ranked in the top 10 in three seasons. Parker has also coached several linebackers now playing in the NFL, including Chad Greenway, Abdul Hodge, and LeVar Woods. Before coming to Iowa, Parker coached 12 seasons at Michigan State, five at Minnesota, and three at Illinois. Under O'Keefe, Iowa has had the top scoring offense in the Big Ten twice, in 2001 and 2002, and 14 offensive players coached by O'Keefe have been drafted into the NFL. Before coaching at Iowa, O'Keefe was the head coach at Allegheny College, where he won a Division III national title in 1990. He was also head coach at Fordham University for one year before coming to Iowa. Players Returning for the Hawkeyes in 2008 are nine starters on offense, and as many as 18 total starters could be back for Iowa. Senior running back Young is gone, along with fellow running back Damian Sims and fullback Tom Busch. The rest of the offense, including the offensive line and wide receiver positions, are intact going into 2008. On the defense, up to seven starters may return, but the Hawkeyes lose linebackers Mike Klinkenborg and Mike Humpal along with defensive ends Kenny Iwebema and Bryan Mattison. Cornerbacks Adam Shada and Charles Godfrey are also done with their playing days at Iowa. Godfrey, who completed 2007 with five interceptions,#13 Charles Godfrey http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/players/21612/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20080321152737/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/players/21612/index.html dead March 21, 2008 SI.com January 5, 2008 was regarded as a possible third- to sixth-round draft pick in the 2008 NFL draft before being picked in the third-round.Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=33090 NFL Draft Scout January 5, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080125021922/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=33090 January 25, 2008 dead 2008 NFL Draft: Day Two Ball-Hawking DBs Chris Steuber http://profootballexperts.scout.com/2/699262.html Scout.com November 7, 2007 January 5, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20071211151740/http://profootballexperts.scout.com/2/699262.html December 11, 2007 dead mdy-all Another Iowa player, Devan Moylan, is seeking for another year after missing most of 2007 with an injury. Returnees on offense include Jake Christensen, who succeeded Drew Tate at the quarterback position. Christensen threw for 2,269 yards and 17 touchdowns in his sophomore season, while throwing only six interceptions. Also returning are 11 true freshmen and 20 redshirt freshmen who saw playing time in 2007. With 31 total freshmen receiving playing time, the Hawkeyes ranked third in the country in that category, behind North Carolina and Florida, who played 38 and 33 freshmen respectively. Season Maine Maine at Iowa Black Bears 0 3 0 0 Hawkeyes 14 8 3 21 August 30 Kinnick Stadium 11:05 AM CST 3:00 70,585 76 F, Clear and Sunny, Wind S 5 mph on Dave Witvoet BTN Source: https://www.espn.com/college-football/matchup?gameId=282432294https://www.espn.com/college-football/matchup?gameId=282432294 2019-07-05 Iowa controlled the home opener of their 2008 campaign with the defense holding Maine to one field goal in the second quarter. Running back duo Shonn Greene and Jewel Hampton combined for almost 200 yards rushing and three touchdowns as the Hawkeyes didn't have to go to the air often is this one-sided contest.https://www.espn.com/college-football/matchup?gameId=282432294 2026-09-27 www.espn.com Florida International FIU at Iowa Golden Panthers 0 0 0 0 Hawkeyes 21 14 0 7 September 6 Kinnick Stadium 11:05 AM CST 2:42 70,585 57 F, Cloudy, Wind WNW 6 mph on Mike Cannon 2008 FIU Golden Panthers football team Iowa defeated Florida International in a shutout victory. Ricky Stanzi had three touchdowns on just 10 passing attempts and Shonn Greene added 130 yards rushing as the Panthers could not stop the Hawkeyes. The final score was the Hawkeyes 42, and the Golden Panthers of FIU held scoreless.https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/282502294/fiu-iowa 2026-09-27 www.espn.com Iowa State Iowa State at Iowa Cyclones 0 0 3 2 Hawkeyes 3 0 0 14 September 13 Kinnick Stadium 11:05 AM CST 70,585 71 F, Cloudy, Wind SSW 10 mph on BTN 2008 Iowa State Cyclones football team Cy-Hawk Trophy Iowa reclaimed the Cy-Hawk trophy in this low-scoring affair. Ricky Stanzi had trouble getting the Iowa offense going throughout the first half. Jake Christensen was brought in and led Iowa on a long drive that put them up 10–3 in the fourth quarter. The game's victor was still well in doubt until Andy Brodell returned a punt back 82 yards for a touchdown to put Iowa in control in the final minutes. With seconds left in the game Iowa kneeled down in the end zone resulting in a safety forcing Iowa State into a long drive that proved to be too much for the Cyclones to overcome.https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/282572294/iowa-state-iowa 2026-09-27 www.espn.com at Pittsburgh Iowa at Pittsburgh Hawkeyes 3 7 7 3 Panthers 7 7 0 7 September 20 Heinz Field 11:00 AM CST 50,321 68 F, Partly Cloudy, Wind S 5 mph on Pam Ward, Ray Bentley ESPN2 2008 Pittsburgh Panthers football teamIowa entered the game at Heinz Field now known as Acrisure Stadium, undefeated and the only FBS team remaining to not give up a touchdown in the 2008 season. Pittsburgh, despite losing their season home opener to Bowling Green, Pitt was led by future second round NFL Draft pick LeSean McCoy who had previously been selected First Team All-Big East and All-Big East rookie of the year in 2007. Pittsburgh had finished third in the Big East preseason media poll after spoiling West Virginia's national championship hopes the previous season. The Hawkeyes, still amid a quarterback battle between Christensen and Stanzi, decided to start and end the game with Christensen while rotating throughout the first half. Iowa struggled to defend quarterback draw plays and found themselves in a 14-3 hole with 12:34 left in the second quarter, despite holding McCoy to 18 rushing yards in the first half. Touchdowns from Shonn Greene, who rushed for a game-high 147 yards, and Christensen enabled Iowa to take a 17-14 late third-quarter lead. McCoy put the Panthers in front for good with a 27-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run. Trent Mossbrucker connected on a 39-yard field goal to get the Hawkeyes within a point, but both ensuing Iowa drives sputtered ending in a sack and a fumble, respectively, giving Pittsburgh the win.2008-09-20 Iowa Wins the Battle, Loses the War https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2008/09/20/iowa-wins-the-battle-loses-the-war/ 2022-07-25 University of Iowa Athletics en-USPittsburgh Edges Iowa, 21-20 https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2008/9/20/Pittsburgh_Edges_Iowa_21_20.aspx 2022-07-25 Pitt Panthers #H2P September 20, 2008 enRutgers Tabbed Fourth in BIG EAST Football Preseason Poll https://scarletknights.com/news/2008/7/29/Rutgers_Tabbed_Fourth_in_BIG_EAST_Football_Preseason_Poll.aspx 2022-07-25 Rutgers University Athletics enhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/282640221/iowa-pitt 2026-09-27 www.espn.com Northwestern Northwestern at Iowa Wildcats 0 10 6 6 Hawkeyes 3 14 0 0 September 27 Kinnick Stadium 11:00 AM CST 70,585 72 F, Fair, Wind S 5 mph on Dave LaMont, Shaun King ESPN Classic 2008 Northwestern Wildcats football teamUpstart Northwestern rolled into Kinnick Stadium off to their best start since 1962, having won their first four games of the year. Their strength of competition - Syracuse, Duke, FCS-level Southern Illinois and Ohio - was criticized though.Northwestern vs. Iowa - Game Recap - September 27, 2008 - ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/282712294 https://web.archive.org/web/20220728012829/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/282712294 dead July 28, 2022 2022-07-28 ESPN.com en The Wildcats were on the ropes early. Iowa, naming Stanzi as the starter after the previous week's loss to Pittsburgh, leapt to a 17–3 lead behind a Shonn Greene 18-yard touchdown run and a 45-yard touchdown catch by Andy Brodell. Northwestern tipped the score back in their favor with three straight passing touchdowns. Iowa had a final chance with 4:16 left in the game. Stanzi drove the offense to the Northwestern 8 but tossed four consecutive incompletions to seal the loss. Shonn Greene rushed for a career-high 159 yards on 21 carries but was sidelined for the Hawkeyes' final two drives from a fourth-quarter blow to the head while being tackled. The Hawkeyes suffered five turnovers and were held scoreless for the final 32:11 of the game.2008-09-27 Hawkeyes fumble opportunity against 'Cats https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2008/09/27/hawkeyes-fumble-opportunity-against-cats/ 2022-07-28 University of Iowa Athletics en-US at Michigan State Iowa at Michigan State Hawkeyes 0 3 3 7 Spartans 7 3 6 0 October 4 Spartan Stadium 11:00 AM CST 77,526 48 F, Fair, Wind Calm 0 mph on ESPN2 2008 Michigan State Spartans football teamLosers of two straight games, Iowa limped into East Lansing against yet another formidable opponent. Michigan State opened the season with a road loss to California but recovered to win four games in a row. Media billed the game as a showdown between Shonn Greene and Spartans' eventual NFL fifth-round draft pick Javon Ringer, the nation's No. 6 and No. 2-ranked rushers at that point, respectively.Iowa vs. Michigan State - Game Recap - October 4, 2008 - ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/282780127 https://web.archive.org/web/20220731223008/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/282780127 dead July 31, 2022 2022-07-31 ESPN.com en Turnovers again plagued the Hawkeyes, as the Spartans forced three in the first half on their way to a 16-3 third-quarter lead. Iowa narrowed the margin to three points with a field goal and 31-yard Andy Brodell touchdown reception. With the ball on the Michigan State 21 and 2:16 left in the game, the Hawkeyes faced a fourth-and-1 situation. Rather than attempt a 38-yard game-tying field goal, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz elected to keep his offense on the field. Ricky Stanzi handed off to Greene, but the Spartan defense dropped him for a three-yard loss. Greene rushed for 157 yards on 30 carries in the heartbreaker. Ringer finished with 91 yards in Michigan State's fourth straight home win over Iowa. Ferentz acknowledged after the game if they would have run a play-action pass instead of a run on Greene's three-yard loss, they might have scored a touchdown.2008-10-04 Inches keep Hawkeyes from victory https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2008/10/04/inches-keep-hawkeyes-from-victory/ 2022-07-31 University of Iowa Athletics en-US at Indiana Iowa at Indiana Hawkeyes 10 7 14 14 Hoosiers 3 6 0 0 October 11 Memorial Stadium 11:03 AM CST 33,428 69 F, Cloudy, Wind ESE 6 mph on BTN 2008 Indiana Hoosiers football team Iowa had lost the two previous entries in this series but had little difficulty in this outing. The Hawkeyes ran the ball at will and kept the Hoosiers from putting up any points in the second half. Wisconsin Wisconsin at Iowa Badgers 0 3 6 7 Hawkeyes 7 7 14 10 October 18 Kinnick Stadium 2008 Wisconsin Badgers football team Heartland Trophy Shonn Greene had arguably the best game of his Doak Walker Award season as he rushed for 217 yards and four touchdowns with nearly nine yards per attempt. Wisconsin was utterly unable to slow him down and Iowa cruised to the win as they rarely had to go the air in this contest.https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/282922294/wisconsin-iowa 2026-09-27 www.espn.com at Illinois Iowa at Illinois Hawkeyes 0 6 3 15 Fighting Illini 7 3 7 10 November 1 Memorial Stadium 2008 Illinois Fighting Illini football team No. 3 Penn State 2008 Penn State Nittany Lions football team Penn State at Iowa No. 3 Nittany Lions 3 10 10 0 Hawkeyes 7 0 7 10 November 8 Kinnick Stadium 2:37 PM CST 3:03 70,585 38 F, Cold and Cloudy, Wind WNW 25 mph on Dan Capron Brad Nessler, Bob Griese, Paul Maguire ABC/ESPN yes Q1 13:54 IOWA Greene 14 yard run (Mossbrucker kick) IOWA 7–0 Q1 4:11 PSU Kelly 24 yard field goal IOWA 7–3 Q2 12:32 PSU Royster 2 yard run (Kelly kick) PSU 10–7 Q2 0:55 PSU Kelly 31 yard field goal PSU 13–7 Q3 10:26 PSU Kelly 25 yard field goal PSU 16–7 Q3 4:43 IOWA Johnson–Koulianos 27 yard pass from Stanzi (Mossbrucker kick) PSU 16–14 Q3 0:29 PSU Williams 9 yard run (Kelly kick) PSU 23–14 Q4 9:20 IOWA Greene 6 yard run (Mossbrucker kick) PSU 23–21 Q4 0:01 IOWA Murray 31 yard field goal IOWA 24–23 yes Iowa got a much-needed win in this under-the-lights upset. Penn State came in heavily favored and was playing for a chance to reach the national championship. It was a back-and-forth affair that came down to a crucial kick. Daniel Murray nailed a 31-yard field goal to give the Hawkeyes the victory. Iowa did have to kick off again though as one second still remained on the clock but Penn State was unable to do anything as Iowa recovered the ball. It was a critical game for Ferentz and propelled them to a 13-game winning streak. Purdue Purdue at Iowa Boilermakers 0 10 0 7 Hawkeyes 6 6 3 7 November 15 Kinnick Stadium 2008 Purdue Boilermakers football team at Minnesota Iowa at Minnesota Hawkeyes 3 24 14 14 Golden Gophers 0 0 0 0 November 22 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 6:03 p.m. CST 3:15 64,071 Indoors Todd Geerlings Wayne Larrivee, Charles Davis, Anthony Herron BTN yes Q1 7:10 IOWA Murray 35 yard field goal IOWA 3-0 Q2 12:50 IOWA Murray 29 yard field goal IOWA 6-0 Q2 9:57 IOWA Greene 9 yard run (Mossbrucker kick) IOWA 13-0 Q2 1:13 IOWA Myers 3 yard pass from Stanzi (Mossbrucker kick) IOWA 20-0 Q2 0:27 IOWA Spievey 57 yard interception return (Mossbrucker kick) IOWA 27-0 Q3 9:21 IOWA Johnson-Koulianos 29 yard pass from Stanzi (Mossbrucker kick) IOWA 34-0 Q3 4:58 IOWA Greene 15 yard run (Mossbrucker kick) IOWA 41-0 Q4 14:54 IOWA Moeaki 13 yard pass from Stanzi (Mossbrucker kick) IOWA 48-0 Q4 11:13 IOWA Hampton 18 yard run (Mossbrucker kick) IOWA 55-0 yes 2008 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team Floyd of Rosedale This was the final college football game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. After a sluggish start in the first quarter Iowa dominated the rest of the way. The Hawkeyes shut out the Gophers and Iowa's offense was able to score at will. Shonn Greene became the all-time single season rushing leader with another great performance – 144 yards and 2 TD. Derrell Johnson-Koulianos hauled in 7 receptions for 181 yards and a touchdown. vs. South Carolina (Outback Bowl) South Carolina vs. Iowa Gamecocks 0 0 0 10 Hawkeyes 14 7 10 0 January 1 Raymond James Stadium 11:05 AM CST 3:22 55,117 65 F, Sunny, Wind ESE 13 mph on John McDaid Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, and Rob Stone ESPN yes Q1 7:39 IOWA Trey Stross 6-yard pass from Ricky Stanzi (Murray kick) Iowa 7–0 Q1 4:41 IOWA Shonn Greene 1-yard run (Murray kick) Iowa 14–0 Q2 8:09 IOWA Shonn Greene 1-yard run (Murray kick) Iowa 21–0 Q3 9:09 IOWA Daniel Murray 18-yard field goal Iowa 24–0 Q3 0:04 IOWA Shonn Greene 11-yard run (Murray kick) Iowa 31–0 Q4 13:35 SC Jared Cook 10-yard pass from Chris Smelley (Succop kick) Iowa 31–7 Q4 2:02 SC Ryan Succop 48-yard field goal Iowa 31–10 yes 2009 Outback Bowl 2008 South Carolina Gamecocks football team Shonn Greene was unstoppable in this Outback Bowl blowout as he rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns. Iowa shutout South Carolina through the first three quarters and forced five turnovers as well. Statistics Team Iowa Opp Scoring 394 169   Points per game 30.3 13.0 First downs 269 215   Rushing 146 68   Passing 108 129   Penalty 15 18 Total offense 4815 3787   Avg per play 5.8 4.4   Avg per game 370.4 291.3 Fumbles-Lost 20-13 17-9 Penalties-Yards 53-446 65-604   Avg per game 34.3 46.5 Iowa Opp Punts-Yards 51-2088 76–3034;   Avg per punt 40.9 39.9 Time of possession/Game 31:31 28:29 3rd down conversions 65-159 67-194 4th down conversions 7-14 9-16 Touchdowns scored 48 17 Field goals-Attempts 19-24 17-23 PAT-Attempts 45-47 14-16 Attendance 491,186 288,216   Games/Avg per Game 70,169 57,643 Scores by quarter Iowa 91 103 78 91 Opponents 27 55 38 49 Offense Rushing Name GP-GS Att Yds Avg TDs Long Yds/G Shonn Greene 13-13 308 1850 5.9 20 75 142.3 Jewel Hampton 11-0 89 450 5.01 7 22 40.9 Paki O'Meara 6-0 21 62 3.0 2 17 10.3 Jake Christensen 7-3 17 30 1.8 1 11 4.3 Andy Brodell 12-11 3 24 8.0 0 24 2.0 Ricky Stanzi 13-10 56 20 0.4 0 20 1.5 Jayme Murphy 2-0 7 7 1.0 0 4 3.5 Derrell Johnson-Koulianos 12-12 1 6 6.0 0 6 0.5 Trey Stross 10-10 1 4 1.0 0 4 0.4 Jared Oberland 2-0 3 2 0.7 0 5 1.0 Marvin McNutt 2-0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 Total 13 508 2468 4.8 30 75 189.4 Opponents 13 397 1479 3.1 7 29 94.0 Passing Name GP-GS Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Ricky Stanzi 13-10 134.8 254-150-9 59.1 1956 14 59 150.5 Jake Christensen 8-3 117.2 63-36-1 57.1 396 2 40 56.5 Marvin McNutt 2-0 -5.3 3-1-1 33.3 10 0 10 5.0 Total 13 82.3 320-187-11 58.4 2362 16 59  181.7 Opponents 13 98.3 463-256-23 55.3 1222 9 52 197.3 Receiving Name GP-GS No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G  Derrell Johnson-Koulianos 13-10 44 639 14.5 3 59 49.2  Andy Brodell 12-12 36 533 14.8 4 45 41.0  Brandon Myers 13-13 34 441 13.0 4 28 33.9  Allen Reisner 13-0 11 200 18.2 1 38 15.4  Tony Moeaki 9-1 13 144 11.1 1 48 16.0  Trey Stross 11-2 13 109 8.4 1 20 9.9  Colin Sandeman 13-0 6 76 12.7 2 25 5.8  Shonn Greene 13-13 8 49 6.1 0 23 3.8  Brett Morse 12-9 5 40 8.0 0 13 3.3  Paki O'Meara 10-0 3 33 11.0 0 20 3.3  Wade Leppert 11-4 5 22 4.4 0 8 2.0  Ben Evans 2-0 2 20 10.0 0 12 10.0  Paul Channey Jr. 5-0 2 19 9.5 0 11 3.8  DeMarco Paine 2-0 3 16 5.3 0 12 8.0  Marvin McNutt 3-0 1 11 11.0 0 11 3.7  Don Nordmann 1-0 1 10 10.0 0 10 10.0Total 13 187 2362 12.6 16 59 181.7Opponents 13 256 2565 10.0 9 52 197.3 Defense Name GP Tackles Sacks Pass defense Interceptions Fumbles BlkdKick Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds BrUp QBH No.-Yds Avg TD Long Rcv-Yds FF  Pat Angerer 13-11 46 61 107 6.5-21 1.0-3 3 3 5-34 6.8 0 14 0-0 0 0 Total Special teams Name Punting Kickoffs No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd No. Yds Avg TB OB Total Name Punt returns Kick returns No. Yds Avg TD Long No. Yds Avg TD Long Total Postseason awards Shonn Greene - Winner of the Doak Walker Award,http://www.doakwalkeraward.com/ Home doakwalkeraward.com presented to the nation's top running back. Also received consensus first-team All-American honors and was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Mitch King - Named Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year 2008 College Football All-America Team 2008 All-Big Ten Conference football team Team players in the 2009 NFL draft 2009 NFL draft 2 Iowa Hawkeyes Player Position Round Pick NFL club Shonn Greene Running back 3 65 New York Jets Bradley Fletcher Cornerback3 66 St. Louis Rams Seth Olsen Guard4 132 Denver Broncos Brandon Myers Tight end 6 202 Oakland Raiders2009 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com References Iowa Category:Iowa Hawkeyes football seasons Category:ReliaQuest Bowl champion seasons Iowa Hawkeyes football