Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin,left, runs from Northern Illinois safety Mykelti Williams, center, and cornerback Albert Smalls, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs from Northern Illinois linebacker Antonio Jones-Davis, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts with his son Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, left, after an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 33-7 making Kirk Ferentz the winningest coach in Iowa history. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa running back Toren Young (28) runs from Northern Illinois safety Mykelti Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 33-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) runs from Northern Illinois defenders Tifonte Hunt, center, and Trequan Smith, right, after making a reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 33-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, left, talks with Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts with his son Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, left, after an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 33-7 making Kirk Ferentz the winningest coach in Iowa history. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) recovers a fumble in front of Northern Illinois offensive lineman Nathan Veloz, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 33-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) runs from Northern Illinois defensive tackle Weston Kramer, rear, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 33-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa, left, pressures Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa's dominant defensive line will be a major challenge for Minnesota freshman quarterback Zack Annexstad on Saturday, in the latest edition of the Floyd of Rosedale bronze pig trophy game. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker, right, celebrates with teammate Chauncey Golston after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Iowa City, Iowa. Hooker was good a year ago, making 56 tackles, but he’s been an indispensable member of Iowa’s young but talented back seven as a junior. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall,File)

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa. A person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press that Temple has hired Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey as its next football coach. The person spoke Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, on condition of anonymity because Temple had not made an official announcement. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette runs up field after making a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have more potential on the outside than they’ve had in years, with proven juniors Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Brandon Smith expected to be bolstered by promising freshman Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Nico Ragaini. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)