Photos and postgame: Hawkeyes 19, Illinois 10
Daniel Hoffman
Published Mar 15, 2026
The Hawkeyes improved to 8-3 with a 19-10 win over Illinois on Saturday in the Kinnick Stadium Senior Day finale.
Iowa stayed at No. 19 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 20 in the Amway Coaches Poll.
Take a look at photos, tweets and videos from the game below, and our Hawkeye Headquarters stories about the game at left.
You can also see how our experts did in predicting the outcome, as well as the photos and postgame from Iowa’s opener against Miami (Ohio), the shutout win over Rutgers, the one-point Cy-Hawk victory, the blowout of Middle Tennessee, a 10-3 loss at Michigan, a 17-12 loss to Penn State, a 26-20 victory over Purdue and a 20-0 victory over Northwestern, a 24-22 loss at Wisconsin and an upset win over previously unbeaten Minnesota.
Here is a look at some of the bowl projections for the Hawkeyes around the nation. CBS Sports is sticking with the Holiday Bowl, but changed Iowa’s opponent to Arizona State, Banner Society changes its Iowa pick to the Holiday Bowl against Washington a week after saying the Hawks looked “boxed in” to the Redbox Bowl, College Football News stays with Iowa and Kentucky in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, Sporting News keeps Iowa in the Holiday Bowl, but has changed the opponent from Arizona State to Washington State to UCLA to Cal to USC in the past five weeks, and ESPN‘s experts are split, one has Iowa-Arizona State in the Holiday Bowl, the other has the Hawkeyes in the Gator Bowl vs. Missouri.
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Photo gallery
Quarterback Nate Stanley #4 of the Iowa Hawkeyes scrambles on a keeper during the second half in front of defensive back Stanley Green #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette #6 of the Iowa Hawkeyes rushes up field during the first half past defensive back Devon Witherspoon #31 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Running back Tyler Goodson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes rushes in for a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Defensive end Joe Evans #13 of the Iowa Hawkeyes makes a tackle during the second half on quarterback Matt Robinson #12 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Defensive back Geno Stone #9 hugs defensive end A.J. Epeneza #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes after their match-up against the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Fans watch the match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Defensive back Jack Koerner #28 of the Iowa Hawkeyes makes a tackle during the second half on running back Dre Brown #25 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Running back Dre Brown #25 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs up the field during the first half past linebacker Djimon Colbert #31 on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Running back Toren Young #28 of the Iowa Hawkeyes is tackled during the second half by defensive back Stanley Green #7, linebacker Khalan Tolson #45, linebacker Dele Harding #9 and defensive lineman Oluwole Betiku #47 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Quarterback Brandon Peters #18 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks to throw up the field during the second half under pressure from defensive lineman Chauncey Golston #57, linebacker Djimon Colbert #31 and defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore #95 on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Defensive back Jack Koerner #28 of the Iowa Hawkeyes makes a tackle during the second half on running back Reggie Corbin #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Defensive back Michael Ojemudia #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes makes a tackle during the first half on tight end Justice Williams #10 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Running back Mekhi Sargent #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes rushes up field during the first half in front of defensive back Sydney Brown #30 and linebacker Milo Eifler #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Tight end Nate Wieting #39 of the Iowa Hawkeyes rushes up field during the first half between defensive backs Stanley Green#7 and Sydney Brown #30 of the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) Head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes visits with head coach Love Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini before their match-up, on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
Tweets and videos
Senior Day was emotional as expected, BUT the emotion came after the game.
And it was Nate Stanley leading the team in that department too. #Hawkeyes
— Adam Rossow (@AdamJRossow) November 23, 2019
What a great moment today when Kirk and Mary Ferentz filled in for Devonte Young's parents at midfield on Senior Day.
Here's a @HawkeyeHQ web extra with Ferentz and Young on the moment. #Hawkeyes
— Adam Rossow (@AdamJRossow) November 24, 2019
The #Hawkeyes sending their seniors out with a win in their final game at Kinnick. Check out the highlights and postgame coverage from @AdamJRossow FOR @HawkeyeHQ here 👇
— Dan Vasko (@danvasko) November 24, 2019
After seeing the field from @UIchildrens, Jeg Weets got a new perspective of Kinnick on Saturday.
His situation should provide everyone with all the perspective we need.
Meet the #Hawkeyes final kid captain of 2019 in this week's @HawkeyeHQ Wave of the Week.
— Adam Rossow (@AdamJRossow) November 25, 2019
#Hawkeyes kicker Keith Duncan says preparation gives him edge as he rewrites record books
— Hawkeye Headquarters (@HawkeyeHQ) November 25, 2019
Tailgate of the week: Social media is the catalyst for a rockin’ #Hawkeyes tailgate Featuring @xrayanneiowa, @ICHawkeye and several others in attendance you know from right here on Twitter.
— Hawkeye Headquarters (@HawkeyeHQ) November 24, 2019
Nate Stanley with some raw emotion after the win. Lots of tears for QB1. #Hawkeyes
— Adam Rossow (@AdamJRossow) November 23, 2019
Nate Stanley is emotional to start his postgame news conference after his final game in Kinnick. #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Opening remarks from Kirk Ferentz after the #Hawkeyes' 19-10 win over Illinois.
— Hawkeye Headquarters (@HawkeyeHQ) November 23, 2019
Keith Duncan hears the boos when the field goal unit comes on: "I mean, we're putting points on the board, why are you guys upset? It's a two-possession game, we should be cheering, right?" #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Kristian Welch on roommate Nate Stanley & their last game together at Kinnick: "We know each other like brothers… we're just like people, you know? … our last time singing the fight song in that locker room, last time in that hotel, waking up in that bed, same room all year."
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
A.J. Epenesa: "It's a big win. Illinois has been playing good football. They're a tough team, they've been playing hard, and they've been coming back. … It's always good to send the seniors out the right way." #Hawkeyes
— Hawkeye Headquarters (@HawkeyeHQ) November 23, 2019
Here's one of Keith Duncan's four field goals today in Iowa's 19-10 win over Illinois. He's now the all-time Big Ten single-season leader with 27. #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Final: #Hawkeyes 19, Illinois 10.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
#Hawkeyes take over on downs at the 26 with a 19-10 lead and 1:58 left.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Duncan FG. #Hawkeyes up 19-10 with 2:44 left.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
#Hawkeyes recover a fumble at the 47.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Illinois FG. #Hawkeyes lead 16-10 with 10:52 to go.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Duncan FG. #Hawkeyes 16, Illinois 7. 14:08 left in the game.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
End 3rd: #Hawkeyes 13, Illinois 7.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
He’s gonna be the top rusher, even with any Iowa sacks.
Sloppy day here at Kinnick. Still 13-7 Iowa, late 3rd.
— Adam Rossow (@AdamJRossow) November 23, 2019
Illinois FG missed. Still #Hawkeyes 13-7 with 3:57 left in 3rd.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Hankins interception in the end zone to start the half for the #Hawkeyes.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Halftime: #Hawkeyes 13, Illinois 7. Duncan FG as time expired.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Big Geno Stone sack on 4th down. #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Duncan FG. #Hawkeyes 10, Illinois 7. 9:34 left in half.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Last #HawkeyeWave of the year at Kinnick. Best tradition in sports.
— Hawkeye Headquarters (@HawkeyeHQ) November 23, 2019
End 1st: #Hawkeyes 7, Illinois 7. Time to wave. 👋
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Touchdown Illinois. #Hawkeyes and Illini tied at 7 with 6:26 to play in 1st.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Ojemudia interception leads to *doink* for the #Hawkeyes. Still 7-0 Iowa with 8:10 left in 1st.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Here's Tyler Goodson's touchdown run, the only #Hawkeyes touchdown of the day to go with 4 field goals.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Stanley to ISM on 4th down, followed by Goodson TD.#Hawkeyes 7
— Adam Rossow (@AdamJRossow) November 23, 2019
Illinois 0
10:16, 1Q
The Swarm. #Hawkeyes
— Hawkeye Headquarters (@HawkeyeHQ) November 23, 2019
Desmond King @blaqbadger14 and Kid Captain Jeg Weets are introduced before the #Hawkeyes game.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Last look at predictions and pregame for #Hawkeyes vs. Illinois, featuring @AdamJRossow @danvasko @sbatt79 & @KMM_11: #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
Kirk Ferentz and this week’s kid captain, Jeg Weets, and his mom, dad and sister pose pregame. #Hawkeyes
— Adam Rossow (@AdamJRossow) November 23, 2019
Remember a few weeks ago when Chauncey Golston said the #Hawkeyes get off the bus thinking shutout? This is that moment.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
It's a beautiful day for football. #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
It's gameday! #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 23, 2019
#Hawkeyes remain at No. 19 in the @AP_Top25 and No. 20 in the coaches poll. This week's throwback visual aid is provided by No. 20 Christian Kirksey @Kirko58.
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 24, 2019
Tried to soak it in as we walked out of Kinnick for the final time this season earlier tonight, especially after hearing the seniors speak. Sincere thanks for following along with me, @AdamJRossow and @HawkeyeHQ as we expanded our coverage this year. Not over yet! #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeHQ.com's Ryan Jaster (@Hawkologist) November 24, 2019
Our Hawkeye Headquarters photos and postgame wrap-up is presented by Homefield Apparel this week. Check out their just-launched line of vintage Iowa Hawkeyes gear.
