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== Preseason ==
== Preseason ==
On January 14, 2022, Kirk Ferentz's contract was extended through the 2029 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Longest Tenure Grows As Iowa Extends Ferentz's Contract |url=https://collegefootball.ap.org/article/longest-tenure-grows-iowa-extends-ferentzs-contract |publisher=[[Associated Press]] | date=January 14, 2022 |access-date=February 8, 2022 }}</ref> On March 2, 2022, Iowa announced the hire of [[Abdul Hodge]], previously the linebackers coach at [[South Dakota Coyotes football|South Dakota]], as its tight ends coach. Offensive coordinator [[Brian Ferentz]] took over as quarterbacks coach, after previous quarterbacks coach [[Ken O'Keefe]] stepped down.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-02 |title=Abdul Hodge Joins Hawkeye Football Staff |url=https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2022/03/02/abdul-hodge-joins-hawkeye-football-staff/ |access-date=2022-06-16 |website=University of Iowa Athletics |language=en-US}}</ref> "Man, I got a lot to learn," Brian Ferentz told media about adjusting to coaching quarterbacks after his appointment in May 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iowa football believes Brian Ferentz coaching QBs makes 'perfectsense' |url=https://www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-football/iowa-football-believes-brian-ferentz-coaching-quarterbacks-makes-perfect-sense-just-dont-ask-him/ |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=www.thegazette.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Former Wisconsin quarterback and [[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State]] offensive coordinator [[Jon Budmayr]] joined the Hawkeyes as an offensive analyst that would assist Brian Ferentz with the quarterbacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leistikow |first=Chad |title=See the contract details of Iowa's six-month agreement with football analyst Jon Budmayr |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/football/2022/08/23/iowa-football-jon-budmayr-coach-contract-details-analyst-wisconsin/7878886001/ |access-date=2022-08-31 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref>
On January 14, 2022, Kirk Ferentz's contract was extended through the 2029 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Longest Tenure Grows As Iowa Extends Ferentz's Contract |url=https://collegefootball.ap.org/article/longest-tenure-grows-iowa-extends-ferentzs-contract |publisher=[[Associated Press]] | date=January 14, 2022 |access-date=February 8, 2022 }}</ref> On March 2, 2022, Iowa announced the hire of [[Abdul Hodge]], previously the linebackers coach at [[South Dakota Coyotes football|South Dakota]], as its tight ends coach. Offensive coordinator [[Brian Ferentz]] took over as quarterbacks coach, after previous quarterbacks coach [[Ken O'Keefe]] stepped down.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-02 |title=Abdul Hodge Joins Hawkeye Football Staff |url=https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2022/03/02/abdul-hodge-joins-hawkeye-football-staff/ |access-date=2022-06-16 |website=University of Iowa Athletics |language=en-US}}</ref> "Man, I got a lot to learn," Brian Ferentz told media about adjusting to coaching quarterbacks after his appointment in May 2022.<ref name="x516">{{cite web | last=Steppe | first=John | title=Iowa football believes Brian Ferentz coaching QBs makes ‘perfect sense’ | website=The Gazette | date=2022-03-30 | url=https://www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-football/iowa-football-believes-brian-ferentz-coaching-quarterbacks-makes-perfect-sense-just-dont-ask-him/ | access-date=2024-11-22}}</ref> Former Wisconsin quarterback and [[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State]] offensive coordinator [[Jon Budmayr]] joined the Hawkeyes as an offensive analyst that would assist Brian Ferentz with the quarterbacks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leistikow |first=Chad |title=See the contract details of Iowa's six-month agreement with football analyst Jon Budmayr |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/football/2022/08/23/iowa-football-jon-budmayr-coach-contract-details-analyst-wisconsin/7878886001/ |access-date=2022-08-31 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref>
During the offseason, two Hawkeye wide receivers transferred to West division rival Purdue. Starters Tyrone Tracy, second on the team in receiving yards in 2019, and Charlie Jones, the 2021 Big Ten Returner of the Year, would both play 2022 with the [[2022 Purdue Boilermakers football team|Boilermakers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peterson |first=Chloe |title=Former Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. commits to Purdue |url=https://dailyiowan.com/2021/12/15/former-iowa-wide-receiver-tyrone-tracy-jr-commits-to-purdue/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=The Daily Iowan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dochterman |first=Scott |title=WR Charlie Jones transfers within Big Ten to Purdue |url=https://theathletic.com/news/iowa-charlie-jones-transfers-purdue/2rJ1vHV5o22z/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=The Athletic |language=en}}</ref> After struggling as a starter in [[2020 Iowa Hawkeyes football team|2020]] and [[2021 Iowa Hawkeyes football team|2021]], quarterback [[Spencer Petras]] won a supposed quarterback competition against Alex Padilla and Joe Labas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-30 |title=Ferentz picks Petras as starting QB for Hawkeyes |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34489560/spencer-petras-start-quarterback-iowa-hawkeyes |access-date=2022-08-31 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
During the offseason, two Hawkeye wide receivers transferred to West division rival Purdue. Starters Tyrone Tracy, second on the team in receiving yards in 2019, and Charlie Jones, the 2021 Big Ten Returner of the Year, would both play 2022 with the [[2022 Purdue Boilermakers football team|Boilermakers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peterson |first=Chloe |title=Former Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. commits to Purdue |url=https://dailyiowan.com/2021/12/15/former-iowa-wide-receiver-tyrone-tracy-jr-commits-to-purdue/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=The Daily Iowan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dochterman |first=Scott |title=WR Charlie Jones transfers within Big Ten to Purdue |url=https://theathletic.com/news/iowa-charlie-jones-transfers-purdue/2rJ1vHV5o22z/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=The Athletic |language=en}}</ref> After struggling as a starter in [[2020 Iowa Hawkeyes football team|2020]] and [[2021 Iowa Hawkeyes football team|2021]], quarterback [[Spencer Petras]] won a supposed quarterback competition against Alex Padilla and Joe Labas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-30 |title=Ferentz picks Petras as starting QB for Hawkeyes |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34489560/spencer-petras-start-quarterback-iowa-hawkeyes |access-date=2022-08-31 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
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Floundering after a 3–4 start, the Hawkeyes won four straight games to position themselves for a return trip to the Big Ten Championship game and repeat as Big Ten West champions. A disappointing season finale at home against Nebraska spoiled those plans, but Iowa capped the 2022 season with a dominating 21–0 win over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl – avenging their bowl loss from the previous season. The Hawkeyes finished with a record of 8–5 (5–4 B1G).
On January 14, 2022, Kirk Ferentz's contract was extended through the 2029 season.[1] On March 2, 2022, Iowa announced the hire of Abdul Hodge, previously the linebackers coach at South Dakota, as its tight ends coach. Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz took over as quarterbacks coach, after previous quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe stepped down.[2] "Man, I got a lot to learn," Brian Ferentz told media about adjusting to coaching quarterbacks after his appointment in May 2022.[3] Former Wisconsin quarterback and Colorado State offensive coordinator Jon Budmayr joined the Hawkeyes as an offensive analyst that would assist Brian Ferentz with the quarterbacks.[4]
During the offseason, two Hawkeye wide receivers transferred to West division rival Purdue. Starters Tyrone Tracy, second on the team in receiving yards in 2019, and Charlie Jones, the 2021 Big Ten Returner of the Year, would both play 2022 with the Boilermakers.[5][6] After struggling as a starter in 2020 and 2021, quarterback Spencer Petras won a supposed quarterback competition against Alex Padilla and Joe Labas.[7]
The Hawkeyes were ranked second in the West Division in the preseason Big Ten media poll, behind Wisconsin and ahead of Minnesota. LinebackerJack Campbell was selected as the media's preseason Defensive Player of the Year, finishing ahead of Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig.[8] The Hawkeyes received votes, but were unranked in the preseason AP Poll and Coaches Poll.[9][10]
Kirk Ferentz named Campbell, cornerback Riley Moss, tight end Sam LaPorta, and safety Kaevon Merriweather as captains before the week 1 game against South Dakota State and would remain team captains through the regular season.
The Hawkeyes hosted all three non-conference opponents, South Dakota State from Division I FCS, Iowa State from the Big 12 and Nevada from the Mountain West. This marked the first season since 2011 that the entire home schedule was sold out. The first game of the season was played against the eventual FCS National Champion.
Safety, Mark Gronowski sacked in end zone by Joe Evans
Iowa 7–3
Iowa relied almost entirely on defense and special teams to earn a hard-fought victory over FCS foe South Dakota State. The Jacks were only able to muster 120 total yards, in large part due to poor starting field position the entire day. Two such drives ended with the Iowa defense forcing a safety, proving to be the difference in the game. The teams combined for 21 punts for 936 yards. Iowa's Tory Taylor pinned SDSU inside their own 20 on 7 of his 10 punts, earning him B1G Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
Arland Bruce IV 21-yard pass from Spencer Petras (Drew Stevens kick)
Iowa 14–0
2
9:42
Iowa
Drew Stevens 43-yard field goal
Iowa 17–0
3
2:40
Iowa
Drew Stevens 33-yard field goal
Iowa 20–0
4
8:22
Iowa
Kaleb Johnson 55-yard run (Drew Stevens kick)
Iowa 27–0
After enduring three separate lightning delays totaling 3 hours and 56 minutes, Iowa closed out their non-conference schedule with a 27-point win in the first meeting between the schools.
Illinois won for the first time in nine tries in the series. It was also former Iowa player and coach Bret Bielema's first game at Illinois against Iowa, as he missed the 2021 meeting due to issues relating to COVID-19.
Emeka Egbuka 13-yard pass from C. J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles kick)
Ohio State 40–10
4
13:26
OSU
Julian Fleming 2-yard 79-yard pass from C. J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles kick)
Ohio State 47–10
7:59
OSU
Mitch Rossi 3-yard pass from C. J. Stroud (Noah Ruggles kick)
Ohio State 54–10
FOX's Big Noon Kickoff was on hand for this matchup in Columbus. The score was competitive for most of the first half, but a pick six by Ohio State gave the Buckeyes a cushion heading into the break. After settling for three first half field goals, the Ohio State offense put up four second half touchdowns – TD passes from C. J. Stroud to four different receivers – to make this game a blowout. The Iowa offense turned the ball over six times and mustered just 158 yards and a field goal in what was the team's worst defeat since Kirk Ferentz's Big Ten debut in 1999.
Luke Lachey 6-yard pass from Spencer Petras (Drew Stevens kick)
Iowa 20–0
3
6:17
NW
D. Olges 1-yard pass from B. Sullivan (A. Stage kick)
Iowa 20–7
1:20
Iowa
Drew Stevens 54-yard field goal
Iowa 23–7
4
10:11
Iowa
Drew Stevens 25-yard field goal
Iowa 26–7
5:13
Iowa
Arland Bruce IV 23-yard run (Drew Stevens kick)
Iowa 33–7
0:00
NW
R. Niro III 7-yard pass from B. Sullivan
Iowa 33–13
Northwestern had won three in a row at Kinnick Stadium, but the Hawkeyes responded with a 20-point win after a criticism-filled week leading up to the game. Freshman kicker Drew Stevens had a banner day by kicking four field goals, including a 54-yarder – the 5th-longest (by distance) in school history. These are the first back-to-back wins against the Wildcats since the 2014-2015 seasons.
Purdue had won four of the previous five in this series, but the Hawkeye defense held the Boilermaker offense 190 yards and 30 points below their averages. Entering the game, Purdue hadn't scored fewer than 20 points in a game this season, and it was the first time Purdue didn't score an offensive touchdown at home since 2013. Freshman running back Kaleb Johnson had 22 carries for 200 yards that included a 75-yard TD run, earning him B1G Offensive Player of the Week and B1G Freshman of the Week honors.
Mohamed Ibrahim 5-yard run (Matthew Trickett kick)
Iowa 10–7
3
8:20
Minn
Matthew Trickett 27-yard field goal
Tied 10–10
4
0:28
Iowa
Drew Stevens 21-yard field goal
Iowa 13–10
Iowa won for the eighth consecutive time against the Gophers, building on its longest streak in the rivalry. After jumping out to a 10–0 first quarter lead, Iowa gave up over 300 yards rushing but forced two huge 4th quarter turnovers. Senior Jack Campbell had 10 tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception to earn B1G Defensive Player of the Week honors. Freshman Drew Stevens kicked his second field goal of the game to seal the win.
Trey Palmer 87-yard pass from Casey Thompson (Tyler Bleekrode kick)
Nebraska 7–0
3:24
Neb
Tyler Bleekrode 21-yard field goal
Nebraska 10–0
2
10:51
Neb
Trey Palmer 18-yard pass from Casey Thompson (Tyler Bleekrode kick)
Nebraska 17–0
3
12:15
Neb
Trey Palmer 14-yard pass from Casey Thompson (Tyler Bleekrode kick)
Nebraska 24–0
8:32
Iowa
Kaleb Johnson 44-yard run (Drew Stevens kick)
Nebraska 24–7
4
6:49
Iowa
Luke Lachey 14-yard pass from Alex Padilla (Drew Stevens kick)
Nebraska 24–14
5:41
Iowa
Drew Stevens 45-yard field goal
Nebraska 24–17
The Cornhuskers defeated Iowa for the first time in eight tries, in what was Kirk Ferentz's 300th game as head coach of the Hawkeyes. This prevented Iowa from winning the Big Ten West Division and thus a berth in the 2022 Big Ten Championship Game.
Cooper DeJean 14-yard interception return (Drew Stevens kick)
Iowa 21–0
All the scoring came in the second quarter as Luke Lachey caught a 15-yard pass from Joey Labas and the secondary delivered two pick sixes – first from Xavier Nwankpa for 52 yards followed by Cooper DeJean for 14 yards. Kirk Ferentz earned his 10th bowl victory in this rematch of a bowl game from the year prior.
