2005 Iowa Hawkeyes football team explained

Year:	2005
Team:	Iowa Hawkeyes
Conference:	Big Ten Conference
Short Conf:	Big Ten
Record:	7–5
Conf Record:	5–3
Hc Year:	7th
Oc Year:	7th
Dc Year:	7th
Stadium:	Kinnick Stadium (Capacity: 70,585)
Bowl Result:	L 24 - 31 vs. Florida

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.

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

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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Roster

Quarterbacks 6 Christensen, Jake – freshman 16 Manson, Jason – junior 7 McCollom, Eric – sophomore 5 Tate, Drew – junior  Running backs 36 Bailey, Kalvin – freshman 7 Brown, Dana – freshman 48 Brownlee Sam – junior 35 Busch, Tom – sophomore 46 Davis, Champ – junior 45 Greene, Shonn – freshman 23 Schnoor, Marcus – senior 33 Simmons, Marques – senior 28 Sims, Damian – sophomore 21 Young, Albert – sophomore  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, Clinton – senior 86 Stross, Trey – freshman 11 Wilson, Marcus – freshman  Tight ends 87 Chandler, Scott – junior 49 Follett, Mike – freshman 30 Majerus, Ryan – junior 81 Moeaki, Tony – freshman 83 Myers, Brandon – freshman Offensive line 55 Aumaitre, Nyere – freshman 59 Cronin, Ben – senior 74 Doering, Dan – freshman 79 Dollmeyer, Greg – junior 56 Dunn, Rashad – freshman 54 Elgin, Mike – junior 61 Ferentz, Brian – senior 75 Gates, Ben – senior 70 Gray, Lee – senior 77 Huntrods, Clint – sophomore 76 Jones, Mike – junior 71 Olsen, Seth – freshman 78 Richardson, Dace – freshman 73 Yanda, Marshal – junior

Defensive line 66 Bain, Ryan – freshman 95 Bentler, Ted – freshman 98 Blum, Tyler – freshman 97 Cox, Lucas – freshman 72 Eshareturi, George – sophomore 38 Ewen, Ettore – freshman 92 Iwebema Jr., Kenny – sophomore 96 Kanellis, Alex – freshman 47 King, Mitch – freshman 53 Kroul, Matt – freshman 99 Mattison, Bryan – sophomore 65 Willcox, Alex – freshman Linebackers 43 Angerer, Pat – freshman 5 Bergen, Tyler – sophomore 39 Brevi, Chris – sophomore 46 Chinander, Bret – senior 18 Greenway, Chad – senior 52 Hodge, Abdul – senior 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, Bradley – freshman 27 Williams, Anthony- Sophomore 13 Godfrey, Charles – sophomore 26 Johnson, Jovon – senior 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

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

See also: 2005 NCAA Division I-A football rankings.

Game summaries

Ball State

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Ball State Cardinals football team.

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

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Iowa State Cyclones football team and Cy-Hawk Trophy.

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Northern Iowa

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Northern Iowa Panthers football team.

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

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At Ohio State

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Ohio State Buckeyes football team.

Illinois

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Illinois Fighting Illini football team.

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

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Purdue Boilermakers football team.

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

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Indiana Hoosiers football team.

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Michigan

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Michigan Wolverines football team.

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

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At Northwestern

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Northwestern Wildcats football team.

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

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Wisconsin Badgers football team and Heartland Trophy.

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

• Source: Box Score

See also: 2005 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team and Floyd of Rosedale.

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)

• Source: Box Score

See main article: 2006 Outback Bowl.

See also: 2005 Florida Gators football team.

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

• Chad Greenway - First-team All-American

See also: 2005 College Football All-America Team and 2005 All-Big Ten Conference football team.

Team players in the 2006 NFL draft

See main article: 2006 NFL draft.

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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Notes and References

1. Web site: Big Ten Announces 2004 Football All-Conference Teams And Individual Honors. Big Ten Network. November 23, 2004. December 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923223902/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112304aad.html. September 23, 2015. dead. mdy-all.
2. Web site: Rivals.com 2005 Preseason All-America Team. Rivals.com. August 1, 2005. December 20, 2014.
3. Web site: FBS (I-A) Team Rushing Offense Statistics - 2004 . ESPN. December 21, 2014.
4. Web site: 2005 University of Iowa football preview. Big Ten Network. August 31, 2005. December 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141220202337/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/083105aaj.html. December 20, 2014. dead.
5. Web site: Hawkeyes overwhelm undermanned Ball State. https://web.archive.org/web/20141213132126/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252462294. dead. December 13, 2014. ESPN. September 3, 2005. December 6, 2014.
6. Web site: No. 11 Hawkeyes pound on hapless Ball State 56-0. CBS Sportsline.com. September 3, 2005. December 21, 2014.
7. Web site: Iowa State scores all 23 points off turnovers. https://web.archive.org/web/20121110113051/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252530066. dead. November 10, 2012. ESPN. September 10, 2005. December 6, 2014.
8. Web site: Cyclones cash in on turnovers, injury to stun rival Iowa. CBS Sportsline.com. September 10, 2005. December 21, 2014.
9. News: Tate throws two TD passes in return from concussion. September 17, 2005. December 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141213133737/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252602294. dead. December 13, 2014. ESPN.
10. Web site: No. 22 Iowa 45, N. Iowa 21. CBS Sportsline.com. September 17, 2005. December 21, 2014.
11. Web site: Iowa wins 21st straight home game. https://web.archive.org/web/20121110115423/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252742294. dead. November 10, 2012. ESPN. October 1, 2005. December 20, 2014.
12. Web site: Iowa 35, Illinois 7. CBS Sportsline.com. October 1, 2005. December 21, 2014.
13. Web site: Tate, Hawkeyes roll over struggling Boilermakers. https://web.archive.org/web/20141220195901/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252812509. dead. December 20, 2014. ESPN. October 8, 2005. December 20, 2014.
14. Web site: Iowa 34, Purdue 17. CBS Sportsline.com. October 8, 2005. December 21, 2014.
15. Web site: Hawkeyes win 22nd straight at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20131109035356/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252882294. dead. November 9, 2013. ESPN. October 15, 2005. December 20, 2014.
16. Web site: Iowa 38, Indiana 21. CBS Sportsline.com. October 15, 2005. December 21, 2014.
17. Web site: Iowa's home win streak ends with OT loss. https://web.archive.org/web/20141220195524/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=252952294. dead. December 20, 2014. ESPN. October 22, 2005. December 20, 2014.
18. Web site: Michigan 23, Iowa 20, OT. CBS Sportsline.com. October 22, 2005. December 21, 2014.
19. Web site: Late TD pass lifts Northwestern comeback win over Iowa. https://web.archive.org/web/20141220193726/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=253090077. dead. December 20, 2014. ESPN. November 5, 2005. December 20, 2014.
20. Web site: Northwestern 28, Iowa 27. CBS Sportsline.com. November 5, 2005. December 21, 2014.
21. Web site: Iowa sends Alvarez off with home loss. https://web.archive.org/web/20131109041212/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=253160275. dead. November 9, 2013. ESPN. November 12, 2005. December 20, 2014.
22. Web site: Hawkeyes dump No. 19 Badgers, spoil Alvarez's final home game. CBS Sportsline.com. November 12, 2005. December 21, 2014.
23. Web site: Iowa jumps out to early 35-0 lead, buries Gophers. https://web.archive.org/web/20141220194955/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=253232294. dead. December 20, 2014. ESPN. November 19, 2005. December 20, 2014.
24. Web site: Iowa 52, Minnesota 28. CBS Sportsline.com. November 19, 2005. December 21, 2014.
25. Web site: Late call snuffs Iowa rally; Gators hold on for Outback win. https://web.archive.org/web/20121111114651/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=260020057. dead. November 11, 2012. ESPN. January 2, 2006. December 20, 2014.
26. Web site: Gators get offense going to beat Iowa. CBS Sportsline.com. January 2, 2006. December 21, 2014.
27. Web site: 2006 NFL Draft . . December 29, 2019.