The 2006 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2006 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Kirk Ferentz, the Hawkeyes compiled an overall record of 6–7 with a mark of 2–6 in conference play, tying for eighth place in the Big Ten. Iowa was invited to the Alamo Bowl, where the Hawkeyes lost to Texas. The team played home games at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
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September 2 | 11:00 am | Montana* | No. 16 | | ESPNU | W 41–7 | 70,585 | |
September 9 | 2:30 pm | at Syracuse* | No. 14 | | ABC | W 20–13 2OT | 37,199 | |
September 16 | 11:00 am | Iowa State* | No. 16 | - Kinnick Stadium
- Iowa City, IA (rivalry)
| ESPN | W 27–17 | 70,585 | |
September 23 | 4:30 pm | at Illinois | No. 14 | | ESPN Plus | W 24–7 | 43,066 | |
September 30 | 7:00 pm | No. 1 Ohio State | No. 13 | | ABC | L 17–38 | 70,585 | |
October 7 | 11:00 am | Purdue | No. 19 | - Kinnick Stadium
- Iowa City, IA
| ESPNU | W 47–17 | 70,585 | |
October 14 | 11:00 am | at Indiana | No. 15 | | ESPN2 | L 28–31 | 31,392 | |
October 21 | 2:30 pm | at No. 2 Michigan | | | ABC | L 6–20 | 110,923 | |
October 28 | 11:00 am | Northern Illinois* | | - Kinnick Stadium
- Iowa City, IA
| ESPNU | W 24–14 | 70,585 | |
November 4 | 11:00 am | Northwestern | | - Kinnick Stadium
- Iowa City, IA
| ESPN+ | L 7–21 | 70,585 | |
November 11 | 11:00 am | No. 16 Wisconsin | | - Kinnick Stadium
- Iowa City, IA (rivalry)
| ESPN | L 21–24 | 70,585 | [1] |
November 18 | 11:00 am | at Minnesota | | | ESPN Plus | L 24–34 | 64,140 | |
December 30 | 3:30 pm | vs. No. 18 Texas* | | | ESPN | L 24–26 | 65,875 | |
- *Non-conference game
- Homecoming
- Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
- All times are in Central time
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Rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked | Week |
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Final |
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AP | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Coaches | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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BCS | Not released | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Game summaries
Montana
Montana at Iowa
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Grizzlies |
0 |
0 | 7 | 0 |
7 |
• No. 16 Hawkeyes |
7 |
10 | 7 | 17 |
41 |
- Date: September 2
- Location: Kinnick Stadium
- Game start: 11:03 a.m. CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:00
- Game attendance: 70,585
- Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C), Mostly Sunny, Wind 5–8 mph (8.0–12.9 km/h)
- Referee: Dan Capron
- TV announcers (ESPNU): Clay Matvick, Marv Cook
Iowa held FCS opponent Montana in check to get the opening-game victory.
At Syracuse
Iowa at Syracuse
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | Total |
• No. 14 Hawkeyes |
0 |
7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
20 |
Orange |
7 |
0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
13 |
- Date: September 9
- Location: Carrier Dome, Syracuse, New York
- Game start: 3:30 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Indoors (dome)
- TV announcers (ABC): Gary Thorne, Andre Ware, Todd Harris
Scoring summary |
1 | 6:19 | Syracuse | Taj Smith 3-yard pass from Perry Patterson (Patrick Shadle kick) | Syracuse 7-0 |
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2 | 5:32 | Iowa | Scott Chandler 1-yard pass from Jason Manson (Kyle Schlicher kick) | Tie 7-7 |
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3 | :22 | Iowa | Kyle Schlicher 24-yard field goal | Iowa 10-7 |
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4 | :06 | Syracuse | Patrick Shadle 41-yard field goal | Tie 10-10 |
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OT | | Syracuse | Patrick Shadle 19-yard field goal | Syracuse 13-10 |
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OT | | Iowa | Kyle Schlicher 26-yard field goal | Tie 13-13 |
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2OT | | Iowa | Albert Young 1-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick) | Iowa 20-13 |
Iowa escaped with the double overtime win after a long goal line stand.
Iowa State
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Total |
Cyclones
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7
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7
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3
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0 |
17 |
Hawkeyes
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3
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7
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7
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10 |
27 |
In the final in-state match-up of two former Hayden Fry assistant coaches Kirk Ferentz prevailed over Dan McCarney to bring the Cy-Hawk trophy back to Iowa City. A crucial play of the game came in the fourth quarter with Iowa State electing to go for it on fourth down, coming up inches short.[3]
At Illinois
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Total |
Hawkeyes
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0
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21
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0
|
3 |
24 |
Fighting Illini
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0
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0
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0
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7 |
7 |
[4]
Ohio State
Ohio State at Iowa
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• No. 1 Buckeyes |
7 |
14 | 7 | 10 |
38 |
No. 13 Hawkeyes |
3 |
7 | 0 | 7 |
17 |
Scoring summary |
1 | 11:34 | OSU | Anthony Gonzalez 12-yard pass from Troy Smith (Aaron Pettrey kick) | OSU 7–0 |
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1 | 5:19 | IOWA | Kyle Schlicher 39-yard field goal | OSU 7–3 |
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2 | 13:41 | OSU | Antonio Pittman 4-yard run (Pettrey kick) | OSU 14–3 |
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2 | 11:10 | IOWA | Albert Young 15-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick) | OSU 14–10 |
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2 | 2:19 | OSU | Roy Hall 6-yard pass from T. Smith (Pettrey kick) | OSU 21–10 |
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3 | 9:25 | OSU | A. Gonzalez 30-yard pass from T. Smith (Pettrey kick) | OSU 28–10 |
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4 | 14:51 | OSU | Pettrey 36-yard field goal | OSU 31–10 |
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4 | 13:08 | IOWA | Andy Brodell 4-yard pass from Drew Tate (Kyle Schlicher kick) | OSU 31–17 |
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4 | 4:23 | OSU | Brian Robiskie 12-yard pass from T. Smith (Pettrey kick) | OSU 38–17 |
ESPN's College GameDay was in Iowa City for this matchup between the #1 Buckeyes (4-0) and #13 Hawkeyes (4-0). After an Albert Young touchdown early in the 2nd quarter brought the Hawkeyes to within 14-10, Ohio State pulled away for the 21-point win.[5]
Purdue
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Boilermakers |
0 |
3 | 14 | 0 |
17 |
• No. 19 Hawkeyes |
14 |
6 | 14 | 13 |
47 |
Scoring summary |
1 | 9:53 | IOWA | Damian Sims 1-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick) | Iowa 7–0 |
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1 | 2:29 | IOWA | Tom Busch 2-yard pass from Drew Tate (Kyle Schlicher kick) | Iowa 14–0 |
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2 | 10:08 | IOWA | Kyle Schlicher 39-yard field goal | Iowa 17–0 |
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2 | :24 | IOWA | Kyle Schlicher 27-yard field goal | Iowa 20–0 |
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2 | :00 | PUR | Chris Summers 44-yard field goal | Iowa 20–3 |
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3 | 13:12 | IOWA | Damian Sims 8-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick) | Iowa 27–3 |
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3 | 10:29 | PUR | Greg Orton 18-yard pass from Curtis Painter (Chris Summers kick) | Iowa 27–10 |
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3 | 7:20 | IOWA | Scott Chandler 4-yard pass from Drew Tate (Kyle Schlicher kick) | Iowa 34–10 |
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3 | 4:05 | PUR | Jaycen Taylor 16-yard run (Chris Summers kick) | Iowa 34–17 |
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4 | 11:46 | IOWA | Shonn Greene 4-yard run (kick failed) | Iowa 40–17 |
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4 | 7:54 | IOWA | Adam Shada 98-yard interception return (Kyle Schlicher kick) | Iowa 47–17 |
The Iowa Hawkeyes welcomed Purdue to Kinnick Stadium one week after losing their much anticipated game against top-ranked Ohio State. Iowa jumped on Purdue early and often, opening up a 14-0 first quarter lead with a touchdown run by Damian Sims and a pass from quarterback Drew Tate to fullback Tom Busch. Kyle Schlicher added two field goals in the second quarter and the Hawkeyes lead 20-3 at halftime. Purdue's only first half scoring came on a 44-yard field goal by freshman Chris Summers. Sims scored again on Iowa's first possession of the second half before Greg Orton caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from Curtis Painter. Tate then hit tight end Scott Chandler for a touchdown and Purdue then responded with a Jaycen Taylor touchdown run. The Boilermakers could get no closer as they were shut out in the fourth quarter. Shonn Greene scored on a short run and Adam Shada returned an interception of a Curtis Painter pass 98 yards for a touchdown.[6]
At Indiana
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Total |
Hawkeyes
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14
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7
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0
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7 |
28 |
Hoosiers
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7
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10
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7
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7 |
31 |
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At Michigan
Iowa at Michigan
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Hawkeyes |
0 |
0 | 6 | 0 |
6 |
• No. 2 Wolverines |
0 |
3 | 7 | 10 |
20 |
- Date: October 21
- Location: Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor, MI - Game start: 3:30 p.m. EST
- Elapsed time: 3:20
- Game attendance: 110,923
- Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), Cloudy/Light Rain, WSW 10 mph (16 km/h)
- Referee: Dave Witvoet
- TV announcers (ABC): Brad Nessler (Play-by-play), Bob Griese, Paul Maguire (Color), & Erin Andrews (Sideline)
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Northern Illinois
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Total |
Huskies
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0
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0
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0
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14 |
14 |
Hawkeyes
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7
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10
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0
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7 |
24 |
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Northwestern
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• Wildcats |
7 |
7 | 0 | 7 |
21 |
Hawkeyes |
0 |
0 | 7 | 0 |
7 |
- Date: November 4
- Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
- Game start: 11:10 a.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 2:43
- Game attendance: 70,585
- Game weather: 48 °F (9 °C), Overcast, Wind 5–10 mph (8.0–16.1 km/h)
- Referee: Todd Geerlings
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Wayne Larrivee, Kelly Stouffer
Scoring summary |
1 | 10:16 | NW | Tyrell Sutton 5-yard run (Howells kick) | NW 7–0 |
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2 | 13:48 | NW | Eric Peterman 7-yard pass from C.J. Bacher (Howells kick) | NW 14–0 |
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3 | 3:46 | IOWA | Damian Sims 3-yard run (Kyle Schlicher kick) | NW 14–7 |
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4 | 10:20 | NW | Terrell Jordan 34-yard run (Howells kick) | NW 21–7 |
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Wisconsin
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• Badgers |
10 |
7 | 0 | 7 |
24 |
Hawkeyes |
0 |
14 | 0 | 7 |
21 |
- Date: November 11
- Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
- Game start: 11:02 a.m. EST
- Elapsed time: 3:08
- Game attendance: 70,585
- Game weather: 34 °F (1 °C), Cloudy, Wind N 7 mph (11 km/h)
- Referee: Bill LeMonnier
- TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Rob Stone
Scoring summary |
1 | 2:16 | WIS | Mehlhaff 31-yard field goal | Wis 7–0 |
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1 | 0:51 | WIS | Travis Beckum 3-yard pass from Tyler Donovan (Mehlhaff kick) | Wis 10–0 |
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2 | 8:27 | IOWA | Tony Moeaki 4-yard pass from Drew Tate (Kyle Schlicher kick) | Wis 10–7 |
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2 | 2:16 | IOWA | Tom Busch 3-yard pass from Drew Tate (Kyle Schlicher kick) | Iowa 14–10 |
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3 | 0:39 | WIS | Luke Swan 42-yard pass from Tyler Donovan (Mehlhaff kick) | Wis 17–14 |
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4 | 13:49 | WIS | P.J. Hill 1-yard run (Mehlhaff kick) | Wis 24–14 |
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4 | 10:20 | IOWA | Trey Stross 24-yard pass from Drew Tate (Kyle Schlicher kick) | Wis 24–21 |
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At Minnesota
Iowa at Minnesota
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Hawkeyes |
7 |
10 | 0 | 7 |
24 |
• Golden Gophers |
6 |
14 | 7 | 7 |
34 |
- Date: November 18
- Location: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
- Game start: 11:10 a.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:05
- Game attendance: 64,140
- Game weather: Indoors
- Referee: Dan Capron
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Wayne Larrivee, Kelly Stouffer
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Alamo Bowl
Texas vs. Iowa
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• No. 18 Longhorns |
3 |
7 | 10 | 6 |
26 |
Hawkeyes |
14 |
0 | 7 | 3 |
24 |
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Roster
2006 Iowa Hawkeyes football team roster
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Players
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Coaches
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Offense
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Defense
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Special teams
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- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
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Team players in the 2007 NFL draft
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References
- ^ Andy Hamilton (November 12, 2006). "The Same Ol' Story: Same Iowa mistakes, same result". Iowa City Press-Citizen. pp. 1B, 4B – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "2006 Football Schedule". University of Iowa Athletic Dept. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
- ^ "Tate Leads Hawkeyes Past Cyclones". University of Iowa Athletic Department. September 16, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Hawkeyes Hurdle Illini, 24-7". University of Iowa Athletic Department. September 25, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Top-Ranked Bucks are Too Much for Hawkeyes". University of Iowa Athletic Department. September 30, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Iowa Handles Purdue, 47-17". University of Iowa Athletic Department. October 7, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Iowa Falters at Indiana". University of Iowa Athletic Department. October 14, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Minus Manningham, Michigan grinds out win over Iowa". ESPN. October 21, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Hawkeyes Hold Off Huskies". University of Iowa Athletic Department. October 28, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Hawkeyes Fall at Home to Wildcats". University of Iowa Athletic Department. November 4, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Hawkeyes Give Badgers Best Shot". University of Iowa Athletic Department. November 11, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Iowa Ends Regular Season With 34-24 Loss at Minnesota". University of Iowa Athletic Dept. November 18, 2006. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ "HAWKEYES FALL SHORT IN ALAMO BOWL, 26-24". University of Iowa Athletic Dept. December 30, 2006. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ 2008 NFL Draft Listing | Pro-Football-Reference.com
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