Iowa Dominates Illinois State in Season Opener Without Coach Ferentz
Interim coach Seth Wallace leads Hawkeyes to a 40-0 victory, showcasing a revitalized offense.
- Cade McNamara threw three touchdown passes and totaled 251 passing yards.
- Freshman receiver Reece Vander Zee scored two touchdowns in his college debut.
- Iowa's offense accumulated 492 total yards, their highest in a game since 2019.
- The Hawkeyes' defense held Illinois State to 189 yards and recorded four sacks.
- Kirk Ferentz missed the game due to a suspension for a recruiting violation.
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