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, 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
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
Game summaries
Ball State
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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
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The Panthers drove the ball effectively but it wasn't enough to overcome an early deficit.
At Ohio State
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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
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Michigan
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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
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
Chad GreenwayLinebacker 1 17 Minnesota Vikings Abdul HodgeLinebacker3 67 Green Bay Packers
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