The 2002 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa during the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Hawkeyes played their home games at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa and were led by head coach Kirk Ferentz.
Iowa finished the regular-season with an 11–1 record, and were unbeaten in Big Ten Conference games at 8–0. The one loss came to rival Iowa State. With all the regular season success, which included a Co-Big Ten championship, the Hawkeyes could do little right in the 2003 Orange Bowl and lost 38-17 to the USC Trojans. Despite the loss, the 11 wins established an Iowa record for wins in a single season (matched in 2009, surpassed in 2015).
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Preseason
Coming off a 7–5 season that included an Alamo Bowl victory over Texas Tech, things were looking up for the Iowa Hawkeyes. However, the Hawkeyes had to replace six offensive starters and four defensive starters. Quarterback Brad Banks and running back Fred Russell looked to take a much bigger role in the offense. Russell would ultimately secure the starting spot as junior Aaron Greving decided to quit the team. Tight end Dallas Clark would also play a big role in the passing game.
On defense, the Hawkeyes lost all-conference defensive tackle Aaron Kampman, but had three players – Fred Barr, Benny Sapp, and Bob Sanders – on the Nagurski watch list. However, on August 5, 2002 Benny Sapp was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and public intoxication leading to his being kicked off the team before the season started and his eventual transfer to the University of Northern Iowa and leaving the Hawkeyes very thin at cornerback. In total, Iowa returned six defensive starters as opposed to only five offensive starters. The Hawkeyes also returned punter David Bradley and kicker Nate Kaeding.
For lack of experience on offense, the Hawkeyes were unranked in both polls to start the season. They were also picked by Sports Illustrated to have a season similar to the year before, saying that another trip to the Alamo Bowl "should be viewed as a success."
Game summaries
Akron
Akron (0-0) at Iowa (0-0)
Team
1
2
3
4
Total
Zips
0
14
7
0
21
• Hawkeyes
37
14
3
3
57
Date: August 31, 2002
Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
Game start: 11:10 AM CDT
Elapsed time: 3:10
Game attendance: 51,495
Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C), Partly cloudy, Wind E 7 mph (11 km/h)
Referee: D. Capron
TV announcers (ESPN Plus): Larry Morgan and Marv Cook
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
13:01
Iowa
Fred Russell 44-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 7-0
10:26
Iowa
Kevin Worthy 75-yard fumble return (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 14-0
9:29
Iowa
Safety, ball through end zone
Iowa 16-0
8:10
Iowa
Fred Russell 35-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 23-0
5:02
Iowa
C.J. Jones 56-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 30-0
0:10
Iowa
Mo Brown 36-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 37-0
2
11:54
Akron
Matthew Cherry 8-yard pass from Charlie Frye (Billy Sullivan kick)
Iowa 37-7
9:39
Iowa
Jermelle Lewis 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 44-7
3:06
Iowa
Jermelle Lewis 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 51-7
0:00
Akron
Jamie Goodwin 31-yard pass from Charlie Frye (Billy Sullivan kick)
Iowa 51-14
3
12:30
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 23-yard field goal
Iowa 54-14
7:35
Akron
Brandon Payne 1-yard run (Billy Sullivan kick)
Iowa 54-21
4
13:36
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 23-yard field goal
Iowa 57–21
Iowa’s offense proved unstoppable as Fred Russell and Jermelle Lewis combined for 293 of the Hawkeyes' 376 rushing yards. Quarterback Brad Banks was steady in his debut, completing five of his eight passes, two for touchdowns. Wide receiver Mo Brown was on the receiving end of both of Banks' touchdowns. The defense was suspect at times (nearly 300 passing yards by Akron), but linebacker Kevin Worthy picked up the slack with a 72-yard fumble return for a touchdown. Iowa's 37 points in the first quarter was a school record for points in a single quarter.
Statistics
AKRON
IOWA
First downs
23
26
Total yards
363
593
Rushing yards
67
376
Passing yards
296
217
Turnovers
3
1
Time of possession
31:39
28:21
At Miami (OH)
Iowa (1-0) at Miami (OH) (1-0)
Team
1
2
3
4
Total
• Hawkeyes
7
6
9
7
29
RedHawks
0
10
7
7
24
Date: September 7, 2002
Location: Yager Stadium, Oxford, Ohio
Game start: 12:10 PM EDT
Elapsed time: 3:14
Game attendance: 25,934
Game weather: 91 °F (33 °C), Sunny and hot, Wind SE 5 mph (8.0 km/h)
Referee: Dennis Lipski
Television network: ESPN Plus
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
5:50
Iowa
Fred Russell 4-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 7–0
2
14:44
Miami
Jared Parseghian 36-yard field goal
Iowa 7–3
9:55
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 37-yard field goal
Iowa 10–3
5:44
Miami
Michael Larkin 26-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Jared Parseghian kick)
Tied 10–10
1:02
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 27-yard field goal
Iowa 13–10
3
6:36
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 49-yard field goal
Iowa 16–10
3:01
Miami
Mike Iriti fumble recovered by Calvin Murray in end zone (Jared Parseghian kick)
Miami 17–16
1:30
Iowa
Jermelle Lewis 12-yard run (Two-point attempt failed)
Iowa 22–17
4
11:44
Iowa
C.J. Jones 48-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 29–17
4:54
Miami
Jason Brand 24-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Jared Parseghian kick)
Iowa 29–24
Facing a Ben Roethlisberger-led Miami squad, the Hawkeyes struggled to a five-point victory. Fred Russell ran for over 100 yards for the second straight week and Mo Brown caught five passes for 115 yards and one touchdown. Banks went head-to-head with Roethlisberger, throwing for 256 yards. Roethlisberger passed the ball 51 times, and completed 33 of them for 343 yards but had two interceptions. Capitalizing on several Iowa mistakes, the RedHawks were in the game late into the fourth quarter but could not pull off the upset at home.
TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave Barnett (play-by-play), Bill Curry (analyst), Mike Golic (analyst), and Michele Tafoya (sidelines)
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
14:00
Iowa
Fred Russell 46-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 7–0
7:51
Iowa St
Hiawatha Rutland 6-yard run (Adam Benike kick)
Tied 7–7
2
10:34
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 40-yard field goal
Iowa 10–7
9:17
Iowa
Mo Brown 50-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 17–7
2:47
Iowa
Jermelle Lewis 10-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 24–7
3
10:58
Iowa St
Seneca Wallace 5-yard run (Adam Benike kick)
Iowa 24–14
7:24
Iowa St
Jamaul Montgomery 7-yard pass from Seneca Wallace (Adam Benike kick)
Iowa 24–21
4:31
Iowa St
Joe Woodley 1-yard run (Adam Benike kick)
ISU 28–24
4:16
Iowa St
Safety
ISU 30–24
4
5:19
Iowa St
Adam Benike 36-yard field goal
ISU 33–24
4:08
Iowa St
Adam Benike 38-yard field goal
ISU 36–24
1:23
Iowa
Mo Brown 20-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
ISU 36–31
Having not beaten their in-state rivals in the four previous seasons, the Hawkeyes quickly grabbed a 17-point halftime lead in the 50th meeting between the schools. But Iowa State's Seneca Wallace was not about to leave Iowa City with a loss. Coupled with two Banks fumbles in Iowa territory, a stellar performance by the senior quarterback led to 29 straight Iowa State points. Despite holding Iowa State to 85 yards rushing, Iowa's last touchdown was a little too late, and the Cyclones ran out the clock after Iowa failed an onside kick attempt.
Statistics
ISU
IOWA
First downs
22
21
Total yards
446
400
Rushing yards
85
222
Passing yards
361
178
Turnovers
1
3
Time of possession
32:06
27:54
Utah State
Utah State (1-2) at Iowa (2-1)
Team
1
2
3
4
Total
Aggies
0
7
0
0
7
• Hawkeyes
14
10
24
0
48
Date: September 21, 2002
Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
Game start: 2:40 PM CDT
Elapsed time: 3:00
Game attendance: 54,211
Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C), Clear and sunny, Wind N 9 mph (14 km/h)
Referee: J. Roggeman
Television network: ESPN Plus
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
8:45
Iowa
C.J. Jones 12-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 7–0
3:18
Iowa
Edgar Cervantes 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 14–0
2
11:04
Iowa
Brad Banks 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 21–0
6:12
Utah St
Roger Robinson 25-yard run (Dane Kidman kick)
Iowa 21–7
3:11
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 35-yard field goal
Iowa 24–7
3
10:42
Iowa
Jermelle Lewis 74-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 31–7
9:33
Iowa
Aggies punt blocked, recovered by Mike Follett, advanced for a touchdown (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 38–7
4:37
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 50-yard field goal
Iowa 41–7
3:34
Iowa
Jared Clauss fumble recovery in end zone
Iowa 48–7
For the second straight week, the Hawkeyes held a 24–7 advantage at halftime. But this time, the Hawks did all the scoring in the 3rd quarter to salt the game away. Iowa was without starting running back Fred Russell but Jermelle Lewis did an excellent job in replacement. The sophomore had 109 yards on only 9 rushes. The Hawkeyes also got scores off a blocked punt by Sean Considine recovered by Mike Follett and a fumble recovery by Jared Clauss. As a team, the Hawkeyes racked up exactly 300 yards rushing and 518 yards of total offense.
Statistics
USU
IOWA
First downs
15
25
Total yards
244
518
Rushing yards
21
300
Passing yards
223
218
Turnovers
1
0
Time of possession
24:08
35:52
At No. 12 Penn State
Iowa (3-1) at No. 12 Penn State (3-0) Big Ten Opener
Team
1
2
3
4
OT
Total
• Hawkeyes
17
9
9
0
7
42
No. 12 Nittany Lions
0
7
6
22
0
35
Date: September 28, 2002
Location: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
Game start: 12:05 PM EDT
Game attendance: 108,247
TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (Play-by-play), Bob Davie (Color commentator) & Holly Rowe (Sideline reporter)
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
9:34
Iowa
C.J. Jones 4-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 7–0
4:51
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 47-yard field goal
Iowa 10–0
3:46
Iowa
Fred Russell 20-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 17–0
2
6:04
Iowa
Ed Hinkel 22-yard pass from Brad Banks (PAT blocked)
Iowa 23–0
1:25
Penn St
B. Johnson 28-yard pass from Z. Mills (R. Gould kick)
Iowa 23–7
0:00
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 55-yard field goal
Iowa 26–7
3
10:32
Penn St
Larry Johnson 1-yard run (PAT blocked)
Iowa 26–13
10:32
Iowa
D.J. Johnson 99-yard blocked PAT return
Iowa 28–13
7:03
Iowa
Mo Brown 54-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 35–13
4
7:13
Penn St
Larry Johnson 36-yard pass from Z. Mills (R. Gould kick)
Iowa 35–20
3:51
Penn St
T. Johnson 44-yard pass from Z. Mills (C. Canter run for two-point conversion)
Iowa 35–28
1:20
Penn St
B. Johnson 8-yard pass from Z. Mills (R. Gould kick)
Tied 35–35
OT
Iowa
C.J. Jones 6-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 42–35
Iowa opened up Big Ten play against the #12 team in the country, the Penn State Nittany Lions. On the heels of three quick touchdowns and one field goal, the Hawkeyes opened up the game with an unexpected 23–0 lead. When Penn State finally got on the scoreboard, Iowa quickly answered back with a Nate Kaeding 55-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. Holding a 35–13 lead going into the 4th quarter, things were looking ripe for a Hawkeye upset. But Penn State quarterback Zack Mills had the game of his career and threw three touchdown passes in the final 7:13 to tie the game at 35. Mills had a total of 399 passing yards in the game. However, Penn State was not able to answer an Iowa touchdown in the first overtime and, for the first time since 1996, Iowa had beaten a ranked opponent on the road. The win vaulted the Hawkeyes into the AP Top 25 for the first time since 1997.
Statistics
IOWA
PSU
First downs
20
25
Total yards
470
453
Rushing yards
209
54
Passing yards
261
399
Turnovers
3
3
Time of possession
34:14
25:46
Purdue
Purdue (3-2) at No. 24 Iowa (4-1) Homecoming
Team
1
2
3
4
Total
Boilermakers
7
7
0
14
28
• No. 24 Hawkeyes
3
7
14
7
31
Date: October 5, 2002
Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
Game start: 11:00 AM CDT
Game attendance: 68,249
Game weather: Sunny
Referee: S. Newman
TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (Play-by-play), Bob Davie (Color commentator) & Holly Rowe (Sideline reporter)
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
3:49
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 51-yard field goal
Iowa 3–0
1:16
Purdue
John Standeford 61-yard pass from Kyle Orton (Bernie Lacevic kick)
Purdue 7–3
2
11:15
Purdue
Jerod Void 1-yard run (Bernie Lacevic kick)
Purdue 14–3
1:20
Iowa
Antwan Allen 85-yard blocked field goal return (Nate Kaeding kick)
Purdue 14–10
3
12:48
Iowa
Jermire Roberts recovers blocked punt in end zone (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 17–14
2:37
Iowa
Dallas Clark 95-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 24–14
4
10:23
Purdue
Brandon Kirsch 16-yard run (Bernie Lacevic kick)
Iowa 24–21
5:45
Purdue
Jon Goldsberry 2-yard run (Bernie Lacevic kick)
Purdue 28–24
1:07
Iowa
Dallas Clark 7-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 31–28
In a game that was full of big plays, Iowa did just enough to win on Homecoming weekend. Iowa scored three times on special teams, once on a blocked field goal, once on a blocked punt and once on a 51-yard Nate Kaeding field goal. But even a 95-yard touchdown pass from Brad Banks to Dallas Clark wasn't enough to keep the Boilermakers from making a comeback. Scoring on two rushing touchdowns in the 4th quarter, Purdue quickly turned a 10-point deficit into a four-point lead. And after Banks was sacked on 4th down with only 2:44 remaining, it seemed as if Purdue would escape with the victory. But the Boilermakers could do nothing with their three downs and had to punt the ball away. Banks wasted no time, running for a 44-yard gain to the Purdue 43 on the first play of the drive. Later, on 4th down from the Purdue seven-yard line, Banks connected with Clark once again, this time for the game-winning touchdown. Purdue had one last chance, but a late interception by Adolphus Shelton secured the Iowa victory.
Statistics
PUR
IOWA
First downs
30
14
Total yards
507
384
Rushing yards
97
158
Passing yards
410
226
Turnovers
2
1
Time of possession
27:09
32:51
Michigan State
Michigan State (3-2) at No. 17 Iowa (5-1)
Team
1
2
3
4
Total
Spartans
7
0
0
9
16
• No. 17 Hawkeyes
17
10
17
0
44
Date: October 12, 2002
Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
Game start: 11:05 AM CDT
Elapsed time: 3:25
Game attendance: 69,021
Referee: B. LeMonnier
TV announcers (ESPN2): Mark Jones (Play-by-play), Bob Davie (Color commentator) & Holly Rowe (Sideline reporter)
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
7:38
Mich St
Dawan Moss 2-yard run (D. Rayner kick)
Mich St 7-0
7:21
Iowa
Jermelle Lewis 94-yard kickoff return (Nate Kaeding kick)
C.J. Jones 62-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 24-7
0:25
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 43-yard field goal
Iowa 27-7
3
11:54
Iowa
Fred Russell 9-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 34-7
8:50
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 28-yard field goal
Iowa 37-7
1:32
Iowa
C.J. Jones 25-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 44-7
4
7:59
Mich St
B. Lovett 20-yard pass from Jeff Smoker (D. Rayner kick)
Iowa 44-14
2:11
Mich St
Safety, D. Bradley ran out of end zone
Iowa 44–16
Iowa's defense was strong against Michigan State, as the Hawkeyes held the Spartans to just 249 yards of total offense. No one really stood out on offense, but the Hawkeyes once again got scores from the defense and the special teams. Immediately following a Spartan touchdown, Iowa's Jermelle Lewis returned the kick 94 yards for the touchdown. Later in the 1st quarter, Derek Pagel took an interception 62 yards for the touchdown. C.J. Jones scored twice on passes from Brad Banks as Iowa scored 44 consecutive points spanning the first three quarters. Iowa also held Michigan State's Charles Rogers from scoring a touchdown, ending Rogers' consecutive game streak with a touchdown reception at 14.
Statistics
MSU
IOWA
First downs
21
15
Total yards
249
284
Rushing yards
55
127
Passing yards
194
157
Turnovers
5
1
Time of possession
31:32
28:28
At Indiana
No. 15 Iowa (6-1) at Indiana (3-3)
Team
1
2
3
4
Total
• No. 15 Hawkeyes
17
0
0
7
24
Hoosiers
0
0
3
5
8
Date: October 19, 2002
Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana
Game attendance: 33,458
Referee: Dave Witvoet
Television network: ESPN Plus
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
9:15
Iowa
Fred Russell 3-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 7–0
5:51
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 43-yard field goal
Iowa 10–0
1:13
Iowa
Fred Russell 2-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 17–0
3
8:39
Indiana
Bryan Robertson 45-yard field goal
Iowa 17–3
4
13:43
Indiana
Bryan Robertson 23-yard field goal
Iowa 17–6
11:49
Iowa
Mo Brown 65-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 24–6
2:53
Indiana
Safety
Iowa 24–8
Running back Fred Russell was the star on offense, running for 110 yards and two touchdowns. But aside from Grant Steen's three interceptions and the eight points allowed, the defense was not up to par. The Hawkeyes allowed 480 yards of total offense, including 334 yards passing by Indiana's Gibran Hamdan. The Hawkeyes also made several mental errors by fumbling the ball twice while Brad Banks threw a rare interception. The game could have been much closer had Steen not intercepted all three passes deep in Iowa territory. The three interceptions is also an Iowa single-game record.
Statistics
IOWA
IU
First downs
17
26
Total yards
358
481
Rushing yards
168
146
Passing yards
190
335
Turnovers
3
3
Time of possession
24:51
35:09
At No. 8 Michigan
No. 13 Iowa (7-1) at No. 8 Michigan (6-1)
Team
1
2
3
4
Total
• No. 13 Hawkeyes
10
0
14
10
34
No. 8 Wolverines
0
6
3
0
9
Date: October 26, 2002
Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Game start: 12:10 PM EDT
Elapsed time: 3:30
Game attendance: 111,496
Referee: J. Lapetina
TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (Play-by-play), Bob Davie (Color commentator) & Holly Rowe (Sideline reporter)
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
10:37
Iowa
C.J. Jones 39-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 7–0
3:12
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 51-yard field goal
Iowa 10–0
2
1:13
Mich
Chris Perry 1-yard run (PAT failed)
Iowa 10–6
3
12:31
Mich
A Finley 40-yard field goal
Iowa 10–9
8:57
Iowa
C.J. Jones 3-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 17–9
2:58
Iowa
Jermelle Lewis 5-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 24–9
4
14:47
Iowa
Jermelle Lewis 23-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 31–9
2:49
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 27-yard field goal
Iowa 34–9
Behind a solid effort from running back Jermelle Lewis and wide receiver C. J. Jones, the Hawkeyes quickly jumped out to a 10–0 lead. And if it were not for a fumbled punt, the game wouldn't have gotten any closer. As it was, Michigan's Chris Perry scored moments later and Iowa took a 10–6 lead into halftime. After a Michigan field goal pushed the score to 10–9, Iowa took over. The Hawkeyes scored 24 unanswered points to finish the game as Lewis and Jones racked up two touchdowns each. Quarterback Brad Banks threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns as Iowa handed Michigan their worst home loss since 1967. The win propelled the Hawkeyes into the AP Top 10 for the first time since the 1991 season.
Statistics
IOWA
MICH
First downs
22
12
Total yards
399
171
Rushing yards
217
62
Passing yards
222
149
Turnovers
0
1
Time of possession
38:27
21:33
Wisconsin
Wisconsin (6-3) at No. 9 Iowa (8-1)
Team
1
2
3
4
Total
Badgers
0
3
0
0
3
• No. 9 Hawkeyes
0
10
10
0
20
Date: November 2, 2002
Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
Game start: 11:05 AM CST
Elapsed time: 3:00
Game attendance: 70,397
Referee: S. Pamon
Television network: ESPN
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
2
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 32-yard field goal
Iowa 3–0
Wisconsin
Mike Allen 26-yard field goal
Tied 3–3
Iowa
Mo Brown 21-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 10–3
3
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 30-yard field goal
Iowa 13–3
Iowa
Dallas Clark 23-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 20–3
Quarterback Brad Banks threw for a career-high 275 yards while the Hawkeye defense held the Badgers to just 78 yards rushing. In total, Wisconsin had 215 yards of offense. Iowa's Mo Brown and Dallas Clark finished with a combined 204 receiving yards and had both of Iowa's touchdowns. As a result of Iowa's powerful defense, Wisconsin lost two quarterbacks to injury, Brooks Bollinger and Jim Sorgi. Iowa's defense also held running back Anthony Davis to a career-low 34 yards on 16 rushes. After the victory, Iowa was 6–0 in the Big Ten for the first time in school history.
Statistics
WIS
IOWA
First downs
14
19
Total yards
215
405
Rushing yards
78
130
Passing yards
137
275
Turnovers
2
0
Time of possession
27:25
32:35
Northwestern
Northwestern (3-7) at No. 6 Hawkeyes (9-1) Senior Day
Team
1
2
3
4
Total
Wildcats
7
3
0
0
10
• No. 6 Hawkeyes
14
21
21
6
62
Date: November 9, 2002
Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
Game start: 11:05 a.m. CST
Elapsed time: 3:05
Game attendance: 68,728
Referee: D. Honig
TV announcers (ESPN2): Pam Ward (Play-by-play), Chris Spielman (Color commentator) & Rob Stone (Sideline reporter)
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
12:22
Iowa
Jermelle Lewis 7-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 7–0
10:45
Iowa
Mo Brown 40-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 14–0
8:18
NW
A. Aikens 8-yard pass from Brett Basanez (D. Wasielewski kick)
Iowa 14–7
2
12:28
Iowa
Brad Banks 9-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 21–7
10:19
Iowa
Mo Brown 65-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 28–7
5:21
NW
D. Wasielewski 26-yard field goal
Iowa 28–10
2:18
Iowa
Brad Banks 19-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 35–10
3
13:18
Iowa
Ed Hinkel 58-yard punt return (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 42–10
9:36
Iowa
Dallas Clark 28-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 49–10
6:43
Iowa
C.J. Jones 22-yard pass from Nathan Chandler (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 56–10
4
12:49
Iowa
Marcus Schnoor 5-yard run (PAT blocked)
Iowa 62–10
On Senior Day, Brad Banks was a perfect 10-for-10 for 197 yards and three touchdowns. He also scored on two of Iowa's four rushing touchdowns. Iowa's receivers were busy as Mo Brown, Dallas Clark and C.J. Jones all had touchdowns. Freshman wideout Ed Hinkel even got in on the action, scoring on a 58-yard punt return. Running back Fred Russell returned from a hand injury, and ran for 100 yards in becoming Iowa's 10th player to have a 1,000-yard rushing season. Iowa's victory tied a school record for wins in a season at 10.
Statistics
NW
IOWA
First downs
20
24
Total yards
298
475
Rushing yards
99
245
Passing yards
199
230
Turnovers
3
1
Time of possession
27:47
32:13
At Minnesota
No. 6 Iowa (10-1) at Minnesota (7-3) Floyd of Rosedale
Team
1
2
3
4
Total
• No. 6 Hawkeyes
14
14
7
10
45
Golden Gophers
7
7
7
0
21
Date: November 16, 2002
Location: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis
Game start: 11:05 AM CST
Game attendance: 65,184
Referee: Bill LeMonnier
TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (Play-by-play), Bob Davie (Color commentator) & Holly Rowe (Sideline reporter)
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
12:44
Iowa
Fred Russell 10-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 7–0
1:46
Minn
A. Burns 11-yard pass from A. Abdul-Khaliq (D. Nystrom kick)
Tied 7–7
0:29
Iowa
Jermelle Lewis 6-yard run
Iowa 14–7
2
13:22
Iowa
Brad Banks 11-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 21–7
7:48
Iowa
Mo Brown 31-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 28–7
0:32
Minn
A. Abdul-Khaliq 1-yard run (D. Nystrom kick)
Iowa 28–14
3
11:12
Iowa
Clinton Solomon 6-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 35–14
5:55
Minn
A. Abdul-Khaliq 1-yard run (D. Nystrom kick)
Iowa 35–21
4
14:57
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 21-yard field goal
Iowa 38–21
7:27
Iowa
Brad Banks 1-yard run
Iowa 45–21
Iowa's defense forced six Minnesota turnovers en route to a 45–21 victory. The Hawkeyes only had 100 yards passing, mainly because their running game couldn't be stopped. Fred Russell and Jermelle Lewis combined for 295 of Iowa's 365 rushing yards while Brad Banks threw for two touchdowns and ran for two touchdowns. Mo Brown caught his tenth touchdown pass of the season, which tied Quinn Early for touchdown receptions in a season. The win was Iowa's tenth straight Big Ten win, the longest such streak since a 13-game streak in the 1920s. The game was also played in front of the largest crowd to ever see a Minnesota Golden Gophers football game at the Metrodome.
Location: Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Game start: 9:00 PM EST
Elapsed time: 3:46
Game attendance: 75,971
Referee: J.Childress
TV announcers (ABC): Tim Brant (Play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (Color commentator) & Sam Ryan (Sideline reporter)
Source: Box Score
Scoring summary
1
14:43
Iowa
C.J. Jones 100-yard kickoff return (Nate Kaeding kick)
Iowa 7-0
12:46
USC
Justin Fargas 4-yard run (Ryan Killeen kick)
Tied 7-7
6:26
Iowa
Nate Kaeding 35-yard field goal
Iowa 10-7
2
1:12
USC
Ryan Killeen 35-yard field goal
Tied 10-10
3
10:14
USC
Mike Williams 18-yard pass from Carson Palmer (Ryan Killeen kick)
USC 17-10
4:58
USC
Justin Fargas 50-yard run (Ryan Killeen kick)
USC 24-10
4
14:25
USC
Sultan McCullough 5-yard run (Ryan Killeen kick)
USC 31-10
2:36
USC
Byrd 6-yard run (Ryan Killeen kick)
USC 38-10
0:34
Iowa
Mo Brown 18-yard pass from Brad Banks (Nate Kaeding kick)
USC 38-17
The game opened up with a bang for the Hawkeyes, as C.J. Jones took the opening kickoff 100-yards for the touchdown. But as it turns out, it would be the only time until late in the fourth quarter that the Hawkeyes would see the endzone. Although the game was tied at halftime, USC blocked Iowa's last-second field goal, preventing a possible Iowa lead at the half. From there, Heisman winner Carson Palmer went to work. The senior quarterback threw for over 300 yards against the Big Ten's worst passing defense and led scoring drives of 79, 80, 99, 85 and 61 yards as the Trojans held a 16-minute advantage in time of possession. The USC defense was suffocating and Iowa's miscues were proof. The Hawkeyes had two turnovers, 13 penalties, and multiple missed opportunities.
Statistics
IOWA
USC
First downs
18
30
Total yards
323
550
Rushing yards
119
247
Passing yards
204
303
Turnovers
2
0
Time of possession
21:54
38:06
Roster
2002 Iowa Hawkeyes football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
QB
7
Brad Banks
Sr
QB
6
Matt Bohnet
Fr
QB
10
Nathan Chandler
Jr
QB
16
Jason Manson
Fr
QB
12
Cy Phillips
Fr
QB
5
David Raih
Jr
QB
4
Clinton Solomon
Fr
RB
40
Edgar Cervantes
Jr
RB
34
Aaron Greving
Jr
RB
29
Jermelle Lewis
So
RB
46
Mike Mangan
So
RB
43
Aaron Mickens
So
RB
2
Fred Russell
Jr
RB
23
Marcus Schnoor
Fr
RB
25
Kevin Sherlock
Fr
WR
9
Maurice Brown
Jr
WR
22
Calvin Davis
Fr
WR
11
Ed Hinkel
Fr
WR
86
Warren Holloway
So
WR
8
C. J. Jones
Sr
WR
12
Marqueas McLaurin
Sr
WR
84
Matt Melloy
Fr
WR
15
Miguel Merrick
Fr
WR
13
Ramon Ochoa
Jr
WR
83
David Vickers
Fr
TE
87
C.J. Barkema
Fr
TE
44
Dallas Clark
Jr
TE
82
Ben Gates
Fr
TE
81
Tony Jackson
So
TE
35
Erik Jensen
Jr
TE
80
John Morscheiser II
Sr
TE
89
Andy Thorn
So
OL
77
Sam Aiello
Jr
OL
66
Kody Asmus
So
OL
75
Kory Borchers
Jr
OL
68
Jacob Bowers
So
OL
66
Erik Chinander
Sr
OL
59
Ben Cronin
Fr
OL
55
Adam Densmore
Jr
OL
64
Chris Felder
Fr
OL
61
Brian Ferentz
Fr
OL
78
Robert Gallery
Jr
OL
76
Jason Hoveland
Sr
OL
53
Will Lack
Sr
OL
58
Blake Larsen
Fr
OL
70
Andy Lightfoot
Sr
OL
69
Pete McMahon
So
OL
72
Bruce Nelson
Sr
OL
73
David Porter
Sr
OL
71
Eric Rothwell
Jr
OL
65
Ben Sobieski
Sr
OL
56
Eric Steinbach
Sr
OL
64
Pete Traynor
Sr
Defense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
DL
45
Jonathan Babineaux
So
DL
92
Steve Burch
Fr
DL
90
Jared Clauss
Jr
DL
94
Colin Cole
Sr
DL
97
Fabian Dodd
Fr
DL
79
Marshall Freeman
So
DL
99
Lee Gray
Fr
DL
93
Jory Helms
Jr
DL
48
Howard Hodges
Jr
DL
60
Tyler Luebke
Jr
DL
88
Warren McDuffey
Fr
DL
59
John Mickelson
Sr
DL
78
O.J. Payne
Jr
DL
98
Derreck Robinson
So
DL
31
Matt Roth
So
DL
63
Larry Thomas
Fr
DL
96
John Traynor
Jr
DL
58
Scott Webb
Sr
LB
51
Fred Barr
Sr
LB
54
Mike Elgin
Fr
LB
49
Mike Follett
Fr
LB
55
Jacob Gancarczyk
So
LB
18
Chad Greenway
Fr
LB
52
Abdul Hodge
Fr
LB
50
George Lewis
Jr
LB
30
Ryan Majerus
Fr
LB
27
Edmond Miles
Fr
LB
38
Matt Neubauer
Fr
LB
57
Tom Revak
So
LB
42
Grant Steen
Jr
LB
53
Kevin Worthy
Jr
LB
47
Eric Zilisch
Fr
DB
20
Antwan Allen
Fr
DB
4
Scott Boleyn
Sr
DB
37
Sean Considine
So
DB
36
Chigozie Ejiasi
So
DB
17
Aramis Haralson
So
DB
5
D.J. Johnson
Sr
DB
26
Jovon Johnson
Fr
DB
25
Derek Pagel
Sr
DB
39
Marcus Paschal
Fr
DB
7
Jermire Roberts
Jr
DB
33
Bob Sanders
Jr
DB
14
Adolphus Shelton
Fr
DB
19
Chris Smith
Jr
DB
41
Richey Williams
Fr
Special teams
Pos.
#
Name
Class
K
95
Nate Kaeding
Jr
K
1
Kyle Schlicher
Fr
P
28
David Bradley
So
P
91
John Gallery
Fr
Head coach
Kirk Ferentz
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Ken O'Keefe – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Norm Parker – Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Ron Aiken – Defensive line
Lester Erb – Receivers/Special Teams
Carl Jackson – Running backs
Reese Morgan – Recruiting/Tight Ends
Phil Parker – Defensive Backs
Joe Philbin – Offensive line
Darrell Wilson – Linebackers and Special Teams
Chris Doyle – Strength and Conditioning
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
Postseason awards
Kirk Ferentz – Named Big Ten Coach of the Year, Walter Camp Coach of the Year, and AP College Football Coach of the Year.
Brad Banks – Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, AP Player of the Year, Davey O'Brien Award winner and second in Heisman Trophy voting. Also received first-team All-American honors along with USC's Carson Palmer and Miami's Ken Dorsey.
Nate Kaeding – Winner of the Lou Groza Award, presented to the nation's best kicker. Also received first-team All-American honors along with Ohio State kicker Mike Nugent.
Dallas Clark – Winner of the John Mackey Award, given to the nation's best tight end. Consensus first-team All-American.
Eric Steinbach – Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and Consensus First-team All-American.
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