The first day of winter, or so it would seem, was today. Despite the 30-degree cold chill, The Iowa Hawkeyes came out hot and blanked Illinois, 28-0. The hometown team couldn't keep up with the Iowa run game and suffered their eighth loss of the season.
As always, it's an honor any time I get the opportunity to photograph the Hawkeyes when they are within driving distance of Indy. Beside some really cold fingers and toes, the day was a success, both photographically and in the win column for the Hawks. #GoHawks #Until
#Swarm
Iowa Hawkeyes Head Coach Kirk Ferentz watches as the team swarms onto the field in Champaign, IL to take on Illinois in B1G play on Saturday, Nov. 19.
As if it weren't hard enough to get into the end zone, trying to do it blind is even more difficult.
Senior quarterback leads the Iowa offense down the field at Memorial Stadium.
Riley McCarron throws the ball into the air after crossing the goal line for a touchdown.
Senior running back LeShun Daniels points to the sky in celebration of a TD.
Junior running back Akrum Wadley takes off downfield.
I love the look on Lovie Smith's face as Iowa freshman Noah Fant rounds the corner past all of the Illinois defenders for a first down.
LeShun Daniels eyes the corner of the end zone on this end-around.
The team listens intently as quarterback CJ Beathard provides direction.
QB CJ Beathard throws downfield toward TE Noah Fant.
Akrum Wadley holds tightly onto the football while being tackled after a short run.
Head coach. Leader. Kirk.
Running back Akrum Wadley eyes a defender while running through a perfect hole in the OL.
Punter Ron Coluzzi celebrates after he landed a punt at the Illinois 2-yard line.
This pose looks familiar... #Heisman
Legs up tackle!
Senior corner back Desmond King hauls in yet another interception.
King then proceeds to celebrate in style.
Senior running back LeShun Daniels blasts past the line of scrimmage.
Senior QB CJ Beathard makes a pass downfield.
The Iowa D-Line making Lunt's job as difficult as possible.
Fans line up to get high-fives from the entire Hawkeye team, including QB CJ Beathard.
Defensive tackle Faith Ekakitie hands out high-fives to the Hawkeye faithful that braved the cold weather to see a 28-0 win!
Fly the W!