Kevonte Martin-Manley added eight catches for the Hawkeyes (1-0), who survived despite allowing 203 yards receiving to running back David Johnson. Northern Iowa nearly took the lead early in the fourth quarter, but a pair of delay of game penalties forced a 38-yard field goal by Michael Schmadeke. Powell then took a screen pass and cut through the middle of the field for the eventual game-winning touchdown. Mark Weisman returned the opening kickoff 50 yards and LeShun Daniels Jr.