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Career Record Six bowl victories tie for third all-time among Big Ten coaches
Iowa appeared in four straight January bowls, 2002-05; four straight
Overall: 147-113 (21 years) from 2013-16, and 10 overall under Ferentz
At Iowa: 135-92 (18 years) Iowa was just one of eight schools in the nation to appear in six January
Big Ten: 82-63 bowl games between 2002-09
Ranks sixth all-time in Big Ten wins (82) and seventh in overall wins (135) Iowa appeared in six straight bowl games between 2001 and 2006, the
Ranks second all-time at Iowa in coaching victories (Hayden Fry, 143) second longest bowl streak in school history
One of just seven Big Ten coaches ever to guide a team to 10 wins or
more in three straight seasons
As Iowa Offensive Line Coach
Brian joined the Hawkeye staff after spending the previous four years Iowas offensive line in 2013 led the way for an offense that averaged
with the NFLs New England Patriots. He was recently recognized by 377 yards total offense, including 180 rushing yards and 197 passing
ESPN.com as one of the top assistant coaches in the Big Ten Conference yards. The Hawkeye offensive line allowed just 15 sacks in 13 games, a
under the age of 40. total that led the Big Ten and tied for 12th best in the nation. Iowa won
eight games while participating in the 2014 Outback Bowl.
Iowa won a combined 20 games over the past two seasons, including
an 8-5 record in 2016. The Hawkeyes earned a fourth straight bid to Iowas offensive line featured the same five starters in all 13 games in
a January bowl game, participating in the 2017 Outback Bowl. Iowa 2013, with four of those Hawkeyes earning Big Ten honors. Scherff
closed the regular season with three straight wins, including home was a first team selection, while right tackle Brett Van Sloten was
victories over two nationally ranked opponents. second team and Blythe and left guard Conor Boffeli each were named
honorable mention. Iowa led the Big Ten and ranked eighth in the
The Iowa offensive line earned the 2017 Joe Moore Award, which is nation in fewest penalties per game. Boffeli and Van Sloten signed NFL
presented to the best offensive line in college football. Iowa boasted free agent contracts immediately following the 2014 NFL Draft.
two players who rushed for over 1,000 yards in the same season for the
first time in school history, as junior Akrum Wadley and senior LeShun Senior center James Ferentz and senior tackle/guard Matt Tobin
Daniels, Jr., each surpassed 1,000 yards. Iowa was a finalist for the led Iowas offensive line in 2012, as both players earned all-Big Ten
award in 2015. recognition. In addition, Blythe earned FWAA Freshman All-America
honors. Iowas offensive line put together a string of four consecutive
The Hawkeyes posted a perfect 12-0 regular season record in 2015, games without allowing a quarterback sack and allowed less than two
winning the West Division of the Big Ten Conference. Iowa participated sacks in six of 12 games overall.
in the 2016 Rose Bowl Game and the 2015 Big Ten Championship and
ended the season in the top 10 in the national rankings. Brian, the son of head coach Kirk Ferentz, served as New Englands tight
ends coach in 2011, helping the Patriots win the AFC championship
Along with the 2017 Outback Bowl, Iowa also participated in the 2014 and a spot in the 2012 Super Bowl. Brian was an offensive assistant
Outback Bowl, the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl and the 2016 Rose Bowl. The coach in 2010, working exclusively with the tight ends. He spent 2009
Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls five times as a coaching assistant after serving as a scouting assistant for the
in the past 15 seasons. Patriots during the 2008 season.
Iowa has appeared in 10 January bowl games since 2001 and has Under his direction, two Patriot rookie tight ends made a big impact in
recorded January bowl wins over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005 2010. The New England duo ranked first and second, among all rookie
Capital One), South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010 tight ends with 10 and six touchdown catches, respectively. They
Orange). became the first pair of rookie tight ends with at least five touchdowns
in the same season in NFL history. Rob Gronkowskis 10 touchdown
Iowa has won 124 games over the past 15 seasons, including 75 Big Ten receptions rank second in NFL history for a rookie tight end, as only
games. Along with the 2015 division title, the Hawkeyes earned a share Mike Ditka (12) had more touchdowns as a rookie.
of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and tied for second in 2009.
Iowa has finished in the Big Tens first division in 14 of the past 16 years.
Gronkowski set additional records in 2011, including individual records
for receiving touchdowns by a tight end (17), total touchdowns by a
Iowas offense in 2015 averaged 30.9 points and 386.1 yards total tight end (18) and receiving yards by a tight end (1,327). As a tandem,
offense, including 181.7 rushing and 204.4 passing yards per game. the Patriot tight ends also set three NFL single season records: total
Iowa ranked in the top 25 nationally in fourth down conversions, touchdowns by a tight end tandem (24), receptions by a tight end
fewest penalties and fewest turnovers. tandem (169) and total yards by a tight end tandem (2,237).
Brian was selected to participate in the 2006 Hula Bowl following his
Hawkeye career. He signed a free agent contract with Atlanta and was
a member of the Falcons practice squad in 2006. He was with the New
Orleans Saints throughout their 2007 training camp.
Ferentz was born March 28, 1983, in Iowa City. He and his wife, Nikki,
have a daughter, Presley, and a son, John.
Iowa has appeared in 10 January bowl games since 2001 and has recorded Sash started the final 34 games of his career and ranks fifth in career
January bowl wins over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005 Capital One), interceptions. He declared for the NFL following his junior season in
South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010 Orange). 2010 and was a sixth round selection of the New York Giants. Sash
earned a Super Bowl ring in his rookie season with the Giants in 2011.
Iowa has won 124 games over the past 15 seasons, including 75 Big Ten
games. Along with the 2015 division title, the Hawkeyes earned a share In 2009, Iowa ranked third in the nation in pass efficiency defense and
of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and tied for second in 2009. fourth in pass defense, while leading the Big Ten in both categories.
Iowa has finished in the Big Tens first division in 14 of the past 16 years. The Hawkeyes tied for fifth nationally with 21 interceptions while
ranking eighth in scoring defense and 10th in total defense. Sash
The play of the defense has been a key part of Iowas success. Two and cornerback Amari Spievey both earned first team all-Big Ten
Hawkeyes have earned Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year honors in recognition, while Greenwood was a second team selection. Spievey
the last five seasons, including King in 2015 and Micah Hyde in 2012. declared for the NFL Draft following his junior season in 2009 and was
King repeated as a first team All-Big Ten performer last season, and was selected in the third round by the Detroit Lions.
named first team All-America by several media outlets. Fellow senior
Greg Mabin earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition. In 2008, Iowa ranked fourth in the nation while tying a school
record with 23 interceptions. The Hawkeyes led the Big Ten and
Iowa led the Big Ten and ranked 10th in the nation with 19 interceptions ranked fifth nationally in pass efficiency defense (98.3) and scoring
in 2015, with four of those being returned for touchdowns. The defense (13.0). Spievey earned second team all-conference honors,
Hawkeyes were also among the national leaders in pass break-ups while Bradley Fletcher and Greenwood claimed honorable mention
(ninth), turnover margin (11th), turnovers gained (13th), and rushing recognition. Fletcher was selected by St. Louis in the third round of
defense (15th). the 2009 NFL Draft.
In 1999, Iowas secondary was led by the play of safety Matt Bowen.
Bowen led the team in tackles as both a junior and senior. He was
voted second team all-Big Ten and was a sixth round selection of the
St. Louis Rams in the NFL Draft. Bowen played several seasons in the
NFL (Washington and Buffalo) following his college career.
Parker was the defensive backfield coach at Toledo for 11 seasons prior
to joining the Iowa staff. During his tenure at Toledo, Parker coached
10 all-conference selections and helped the Rockets win conference
division championships in 1997 and 1998. Three of his Toledo players,
Darren Anderson, Clarence Love and Kelly Herndon, went on to play in
the NFL. Anderson and Love were NFL Draft selections, while Herndon
signed as a free agent and played in the 2006 Super Bowl with Seattle.
In 1998, Toledo ranked 19th in the nation in scoring defense.
Kelvin Bell, a former member of the University Before coaching at WSC, Bell coached the offensive line at Cornell
of Iowa football team, was named recruiting College for two seasons (2006-2007). He gained his first coaching
coordinator and defensive assistant coach experience at Regina High School in Iowa City (2004-06), where he
in February, 2016. He assists with coaching served as junior high coach, varsity weight room supervisor, and
the defensive line. Bell held the position assistant varsity coach. Regina earned its first-ever state football
of director of on-campus recruiting for the championship in 2005 after reaching the semifinals in 2004.
previous two years. He served as a graduate assistant coach for two
years (2012-13) with the Hawkeyes, assisting with special teams. Bell first joined the Iowa program as a defensive lineman in 2000. He
redshirted in his first year at Iowa and later had his career cut short
In his previous position, Bell assisted in all aspects of prospect due to injury. As a prep, he earned first team all-conference honors
identification, assisted the coaching staff in off-campus recruiting for three straight seasons as an offensive and defensive lineman. He
efforts, and coordinated all aspects of on-campus recruiting activities. earned all-district, all-region and all-county recognition as a senior.
Iowa has won a combined 20 games over the past two seasons, Bell earned his B.A. in mathematics, with a computer science
including an 8-5 record in 2016. The Hawkeyes earned a fourth straight concentration, from the University of Iowa in 2005. He earned his
bid to a January bowl game, participating in the 2017 Outback Bowl. masters degree in sports management in 2014.
Iowa closed the regular season with three straight wins, including
home victories over two nationally ranked opponents. Bell is a native of Olive Branch, Mississippi. His wifes name is Natalee.
Along with the 2017 Outback Bowl, Iowa also participated in the 2014
Outback Bowl, the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl and the 2016 Rose Bowl. The
Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls five times
in the past 15 seasons.
The 2016 Hawkeyes ranked 13th in the nation in scoring defense and
red zone defense, 19th in pass efficiency defense, and 23rd in total
defense. Tackle Jaleel Johnson earned first team All-Big Ten honors,
while tackle Nathan Bazata and end Parker Hesse earned honorable
mention recognition.
Bell joined the Iowa staff after serving as an assistant coach at Trinity
International University, where he served as the offensive line coach
and run game coordinator in 2011. Two of his offensive linemen
earned all-conference honors in 2011.
The Northern Illinois offense rushed for 3,488 yards and 36 touchdowns
in 2014, as three running backs each averaged over five yards per carry.
In 2013 the Huskies featured two players who each rushed for over
1,000 yards, including quarterback Jordan Lynch, a Heisman Trophy
finalist.
Drew Tate burst on the scene as a sophomore in 2004, leading Iowa Under OKeefe, wide receiver Jarvis Landry set the Miamis rookie
to a share of the Big Ten title. He earned first team All-Big Ten honors record with 84 receptions in 2014, the fourth-most by any player in
while passing for over 2,700 yards and 20 touchdowns. Tate is second a single season in team history. Landry surpassed that mark with 110
in career passing yards (8,292), TD passes (61), completions (665), receptions in 2015 and caught more passes (194) than any other player
attempts (1,090), and total offense (8,427). He also completed a 56- in league history during the first two seasons of their career.
yard scoring strike on the last play of the game to lead Iowa to a win
over LSU in the 2005 Capital One Bowl.
In 1985, OKeefe coached Fort Worth (Texas) Country Day School. From
1978-84, he led Worcester (Mass.) Academy to a 37-11 record and
three New England Class A prep championships. OKeefe started his
coaching career as an assistant coach at the University of New Haven
from 1976-77.
OKeefe earned his B.A. degree in history from John Carroll University
in 1975, where he played football and baseball. He was a three-year
starter at wide receiver while at John Carroll.
OKeefe was born Aug. 18, 1953, in Milford, Connecticut. He and his
wife, Joanne, have two children, Meghan and Brendan.
In 2015, Polasek directed a Bison offense that ranked second in the POLASEKS COACHING CAREER
Missouri Valley Football Conference with 432.3 total yards per game. Iowa OL, 2017-present
NDSU won its fourth straight FCS national championship with a 15-1 North Dakota State OC, RB, 2012-16
record and won the conference with a 7-1 mark. Northern Illinois TE, FB, 2013
North Dakota State TE, FB, STC, 2010-2012
NDSUs offense flourished with first-year starting quarterback Carson North Dakota State RB, 2006-12
Wentz rushing for more yards than any Bison QB since the veer-option Wisconsin-Stevens Point DB, 2005
days of the mid-1990s, and All-America running back John Crockett Wisconsin-Stevens Point WR, TE, 2003-04
adding nearly 400 receiving yards to his school-record 1,994 rushing Wisconsin-Stevens Point QB, 2003
yards.
Iowa has appeared in 10 January bowl games since 2001 and has In both 2010 and 2011, Valdosta State ranked in the top three in the
recorded January bowl wins over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005 conference in seven defensive categories. The Valdosta State defense
Capital One), South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010 scored seven touchdowns and recorded three safeties. Valdosta State
Orange). special teams led the league in kickoff coverage in 2010 and ranked
second in 2011.
Iowa has won 124 games over the past 15 seasons, including 75 Big Ten
games. Along with the 2015 division title, the Hawkeyes earned a share During his previous time on the Iowa coaching staff, Wallace worked
of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and tied for second in 2009. with the Iowa defense, primarily the defensive secondary. The
Iowa has finished in the Big Tens first division in 14 of the past 16 years. Hawkeyes posted a 9-4 record in 2008, including a win over South
Carolina in the 2009 Outback Bowl. Iowa ranked fourth in the nation
Iowas defense in 2016 featured linebacker Josey Jewell, who ranked while tying a school record with 23 interceptions in 2008. Iowa led the
second in the conference in tackles while earning second team All-Big Big Ten and ranked fifth nationally in pass efficiency defense (98.3) and
Ten honors for the second consecutive season. The Hawkeyes ranked scoring defense (13.0). Iowa also led the Big Ten in fewest touchdowns
13th in the nation in scoring defense and red zone defense, 19th in allowed, turnovers gained, pass efficiency defense and punt return
pass efficiency defense, and 23rd in total defense. defense.
The Hawkeyes posted a perfect 12-0 regular season record in 2015, Wallace also gained college coaching experience at Lake Forest
winning the West Division of the Big Ten Conference. Iowa participated College (2003-05) in Lake Forest, Illinois, and Coe College (2001-02)
in the 2016 Rose Bowl Game and the 2015 Big Ten Championship and in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was offensive coordinator at Lake Forest in
ended the season in the top 10 in the national rankings. 2004 and 2005 as the team set school records for passing offense and
total offense.
Iowa ranked first in the Big Ten and 10th in the nation in pass
interceptions in 2015, while also ranking in the top 20 nationally in pass Lake Forest posted an 8-2 record in 2004 after a 7-3 mark the previous
break-ups, turnover margin, turnovers gained, and rushing defense. season. Wallace was defensive secondary coach and special teams
Seven defensive players earned All-Big Ten recognition. coordinator in 2003 as Lake Forest led the conference in scoring
defense, pass defense and total defense.
In 2014, Wallace assisted with an Iowa defense that ranked seventh in
the nation in pass defense and 22nd in total defense. Iowa led the Big Wallace began his coaching career at Coe College in 2001, serving as
Ten and ranked second in the nation in fewest penalties and penalty wide receivers and tight ends coach, while assisting with special teams
yards. Senior tackles Carl Davis and Louis Trinca-Pasat, along with for two seasons. Coe posted a 10-2 record in 2002, winning the Iowa
junior end Drew Ott were each named second team All-Big Ten. Conference title while ranking 14th nationally in Division III. The 10
wins set a school record for single season victories as Coe ranked first in
the league in total offense in 2002 and first in passing offense in 2001.
The Iowa offensive line earned the 2017 Joe Moore Award, which is
WALLACES COACHING CAREER presented to the best offensive line in college football. Iowa boasted
Iowa LB, 2016-present two players who rushed for over 1,000 yards in the same season for the
Iowa CB/NB, 2015 first time in school history, as junior Akrum Wadley and senior LeShun
Iowa RC, 2014-16 Daniels, Jr., each surpassed 1,000 yards. Iowa was a finalist for the
Valdosta State DC, 2011-13 award in 2015.
Valdosta State DL, 2013
Valdosta State DB, 2009-12 Senior George Kittle led the Iowa tight ends in 2016 with 22 receptions
Iowa GA, 2006-08 for 314 yards, while sharing the team lead with four touchdown
Lake Forest OC, ST, 2004-05 receptions. Despite missing two full games and parts of others due to
Lake Forest DB, ST, 2003 injury, Kittle earned All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition.
Coe College WR, TE, ST, 2001-02
Along with the 2017 Outback Bowl, Iowa also participated in the 2014
Outback Bowl, the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl and the 2016 Rose Bowl. The
Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls five times
in the past 15 seasons.
Iowa has appeared in 10 January bowl games since 2001 and has
recorded January bowl wins over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005
Capital One), South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010
Orange).
Iowa has won 124 games over the past 15 seasons, including 75 Big Ten
games. Along with the 2015 division title, the Hawkeyes earned a share
of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and tied for second in 2009.
Iowa has finished in the Big Tens first division in 14 of the past 16 years.
Iowas offense in 2015 averaged 30.9 points and 386.1 yards total
offense, including 181.7 rushing and 204.4 passing yards per game.
Iowa ranked in the top 25 nationally in fourth down conversions,
fewest penalties and fewest turnovers.
As an administrative assistant, Woods assisted the coaching staff in Woods was born March 15, 1978, in Cleveland, Ohio. LeVar and his wife,
compiling statistical information, gathering information on opponents Meghann, have three children, daughters Sydney and Whitney, and a
and recruits and assisting in the day to day operation of the football office. son, Mason.
During his NFL playing career, Woods played for Arizona, Chicago,
Detroit and Tennessee. Woods signed with the Cardinals as a free agent
WOODS COACHING CAREER
Iowa TE, ST, 2015-present
in 2001 and spent the first four years of his career in Arizona.
Iowa LB, ST, 2012-14
Iowa AA, 2008-11
LT 52 ** Boone Myers 6-5 310 Sr. Webster City, Iowa (Webster City)
77 Alaric Jackson 6-7 320 #Fr. Detroit, Mich. (Renaisance)
RT 75 ** Ike Boettger 6-6 307 Sr. Cedar Falls, Iowa (Cedar Falls)
76 * Dalton Ferguson 6-4 312 Jr. Solon, Iowa (Solon)
LT 95 Cedrick Lattimore ^ 6-5 295 So. Redford, Mich. (East English Village)
91 Brady Reiff 6-3 260 So. Parkston, S.D. (Parkston)
WLB 41 ** Bo Bower 6-1 235 Sr. West Branch, Iowa (West Branch)
52 Amani Jones ^ 6-0 235 So. Chicago, Ill. (Phillips)
31 * Aaron Mends 6-0 227 Jr. Kansas City, Mo. (Winnetonka)
SS 19 ** Miles Taylor ^ 5-10 203 Sr. Silver Spring, Md. (Gonzaga College HS)
27 Amani Hooker ^ 6-0 210 So. Minneapolis, Minn. (Park Center)
+ - Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, * - Big Ten Conference game, ! - Outback Bowl Game - Tampa, Florida
Overall Record: ___ 8-5 Home Record: ___ 4-3 Overall Attendance/Average: __ 766,321/58,948 Away Attendance/Average: __ 278,730/55,746
Big Ten Record: __ 6-3 Away Record: ____ 4-1 Home Attendance/Average: ___ 487,591/69,656 Neutral Site/Average: _______ 51,119/51,119
Neutral Site _____ 0-1
(Editors Note Class rankings in this section are based on last season. All other references in this publication are for the upcoming season.)
IOWAS 2016-17 SEASON CONCLUDES AT OUTBACK BOWL The Hawkeyes were selected over national runner-up Alabama and
The University of Iowa football team (8-5, 6-3) finished the regular third-ranked Ohio State. Iowa was selected by a voting committee
season with three straight wins, tied for second in the Big Ten comprised solely of people who played or coached the offensive
Conference West Division, and played in a bowl game for the 14th time line position, including all of the current offensive line coaches at the
in the last 16 seasons. The Hawkeyes fell to Florida, 30-3, at the 2017 Division I/FBS level as well as former players, coaches and colleagues of
Outback Bowl. It was Iowas fifth Outback Bowl appearance and 10th Coach Moore and select media.
January bowl game under Kirk Ferentz. The Hawkeyes allowed only 11 Overcoming many early season injuries, Iowas offensive line saw
first downs in the game, tying an Outback Bowl record. seven different starting combinations in 2016. Senior Cole Croston
(LT/RT); juniors Ike Boettger (LT, LG, RT), Boone Myers (LT, LG), and Sean
KING, JOHNSON LEAD HAWKEYES ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS Welsh (RG, RT); sophomores James Daniels (C), Lucas LeGrand (C), and
DB Desmond King and DT Jaleel Johnson were named first-team Keegan Render (LG, RG); and redshirt freshman Levi Paulsen (RG) all
All-Big Ten by vote of league coaches. King was also named first team started in at least one game for the Hawkeyes.
by vote of Big Ten media, while Johnson was named second-team Iowas offense averaged 171.8 rushing yards per game -- averaging
by the media. Junior linebacker Josey Jewell, who ranked second in 4.5 yards per carry, and more than two yards before contact -- and 325
the Big Ten in tackles, was named second-team by both coaches and yards total offense per game.
media.
Four members of the University of Iowa offensive unit earned BEATHARD AMONG BEST IN PROGRAM HISTORY
third team All-Big Ten recognition. G Sean Welsh and C James Daniels QB C.J. Beathard started all 13 games, passing for 1,929 yards with
earned third team recognition from both Big Ten coaches and media. 17 touchdowns. His 40 career touchdown passes rank sixth all-time,
OL Cole Croston and junior RB Akrum Wadley were named third team and his 5,562 career passing yards rank eighth all-time.
by coaches and honorable mention by media. Beathard won eight games in 2016, running his career record to
Hawkeye offensive players earning honorable mention include 21-7 (.750), the best all-time winning percentage among Hawkeye
senior quarterback C.J. Beathard, junior tackle Ike Boettger, senior quarterbacks with 20 or more career starts. He is one of five players in
running back LeShun Daniels, Jr., senior tight end George Kittle, and program history to win 20 games as starting quarterback. The others
senior wide receiver Riley McCarron. Hawkeye defensive players who include Chuck Long (34), Ricky Stanzi (26), Matt Rodgers (21), and
earned honorable mention recognition include junior DE Parker Hesse, Drew Tate (21). Beathard won his 20th game in his 26th career start,
who was tabbed by both groups, senior DB Greg Mabin (coaches) and matching Long and Stanzi for the programs fastest 20-game winners.
DT junior Nathan Bazata (media). Rodgers won his 20th game in his 29th start, and Tate won his 20th in
his 33rd career start.
OFFENSIVE LINE WINS JOE MOORE AWARD Beathards career record includes an 11-3 mark at Kinnick Stadium,
The Hawkeyes offensive line won the Joe Moore Award, which a 10-1 record in true road games, a 14-4 record in Big Ten games, a 4-5
honors offensive line units that display a high level of toughness, effort, record against AP top 25 teams, and a 7-1 record in rivalry games.
teamwork, consistency, technique, and finishing. The Joe Moore
Award is the only major college football award to honor a unit.
LONGEST PLAYS
Run_______________________________________ 75 (TD) ____________________ Akrum Wadley, 2X, last vs. Nebraska, 11/25/16
Pass_______________________________________ 77 (TD)____________________ Riley McCarron from C.J. Beathard vs. Nebraska, 11/25/16
Field Goal____________________________________ 47______________________ Miguel Recinos vs. Wisconsin, 10/22/16
Interception Return__________________________ 41 (TD)____________________ Desmond King at Purdue, 10/15/16
Fumble Return________________________________ 28______________________ Parker Hesse vs. Miami (Ohio), 9/3/16
Punt Return___________________________________ 55______________________ Riley McCarron at Illinois, 11/19/16
Kickoff Return_________________________________ 77______________________ Desmond King vs. Wisconsin, 10/22/16
Scoring drive____________________________ 99 (8 plays, 1:30)________________ at Rutgers, 9/24/16
Non-scoring drive________________________79 (12 plays, 5:54)________________ at Illinois, 11/19/16
DEFENSE
Opponent RE DT DT LE OLB MLB WLB CB CB SS FS
Miami (Ohio) M. Nelson Johnson Bazata Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Mabin Taylor Snyder
Iowa State M. Nelson Johnson Bazata A. Nelson Niemann Jewell Bower King Mabin Taylor Snyder
N. Dakota St. M. Nelson Johnson Bazata Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Mabin Taylor Snyder
at Rutgers M. Nelson Johnson Bazata Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Mabin Taylor Snyder
Northwestern M. Nelson Johnson Bazata Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Mabin Taylor Snyder
at Minnesota M. Nelson Johnson Bazata Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Mabin Taylor Snyder
at Purdue M. Nelson Johnson Bazata Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Mabin Taylor Snyder
Wisconsin M. Nelson Johnson Bazata Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Mabin Taylor Snyder
at Penn State M. Nelson Johnson Ekakitie Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Mabin Taylor Snyder
Michigan M. Nelson Johnson Ekakitie Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Rugamba Taylor Snyder
at Illinois M. Nelson Johnson Ekakitie Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Rugamba Gair Snyder
Nebraska M. Nelson Johnson Bazata Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Rugamba Gair Snyder
Florida M. Nelson Johnson Bazata Hesse Niemann Jewell Bower King Jackson Gair Snyder
Consec. Starts 13 27 2 11 27 31 13 15 1 3 12
Career Starts 13 27 24 21 27 31 26 51 1 5 12
Jacob Sobotka
Team Leader Award, defense
Kyle Taylor
Team Leader Award, special teams
Kyshaun Bryan (KEY-shaun) all-conference as a sophomore and junior . . . including quarterfinals as a senior . . . prep team
Running Back second-team all-conference as a freshman, while compiled three-year record of 24-9 . . . recorded
5-10, 210, Freshman earning Midwest Freshman of the Year honors 29 receptions for 485 yards and five touchdowns
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas HS) from Scout.com . . . Career - - five-year letterman as a senior, while totaling 25 tackles on defense,
as wide receiver and defensive back . . . member with seven tackles for loss and six sacks . . . as a
High school honors - - Played final season at St. of prep team that won state title as a senior junior recorded 10 receptions for 243 yards and
Thomas Aquinas HS after previously attending with 12-1 overall record . . . recorded 58 tackles, three touchdowns . . . had 23 tackles as a junior,
American Heritage HS in Plantation, Fla. . . . Career 14 pass break-ups and three interceptions as with one tackle for loss and one sack . . . as a
- - Four-year football letterman . . . member of back- a senior . . . recorded 54 tackles, 14 pass break- sophomore recorded 17 receptions for 205 yards
to-back state championship teams as a freshman ups and three interceptions as a junior, while and two touchdowns, along with 15 tackles
and sophomore before reaching second round as also recording 581 receiving yards and six on defense . . . team captain as a senior . . . also
a junior . . . won state championship as a senior touchdowns . . . totaled 315 receiving yards as lettered in basketball and track.
at St. Thomas Aquinas as team was ranked fifth a sophomore, while recording 48 tackles, three
in the nation . . . rushed 107 times for 737 yards Personal - - Born 11/25/98 . . . communications
interceptions and 10 pass break-ups on defense .
and seven touchdowns as a senior . . . rushed 94 major . . . parents are Kerri and Dan Coons . . . high
. . team captain as a junior.
times for 646 yards and seven touchdowns as a school coach was Kevin Miller.
junior . . . rushed 96 times for 825 yards and seven Personal - - Born 8/20/98 . . . open major . . . three-
touchdowns as a sophomore. year member of prep Honor Roll . . . parents are Max Cooper
LaTisha Austin and Travis Colbert . . . high school Wide Receiver
Personal - - Born 7/13/98 . . . business major . . . coach was Jon Holmes.
parents are Barbara Chery and Everton Bryan . . . 6-0, 175, Freshman
high school coach was Roger Harriott. Waukesha, Wis. (Catholic Memorial HS)
Jacob Coons
High school honors - - Earned first-team all-
Tight End
Djimon Colbert (JYE-mun) conference, all-region, and all-area honors as a
6-3, 220, Freshman
Defensive Back senior . . . honorable mention all-state as a junior
Solon, Iowa (Solon HS)
6-1, 215, Freshman . . . first-team all-conference and all-region as a
Shawnee Mission, Kan. (Bishop Miege HS) High school honors - - Earned third-team all- junior . . . Career - - Three-year football letterman
state honors by the Iowa Newspaper Association as quarterback and defensive back . . . holds
High school honors - - Earned honorable as a senior . . . earned first-team all-district honors school records for receptions, yards, and receiving
mention all-state honors as a senior . . . first- as a junior and senior . . . honorable mention all- touchdowns in a season and career . . . helped
team all-metro as a senior . . . earned first-team district as a sophomore . . . Career - - Three-year prep team post two-year record of 25-3, while
all-state honors on defense as a junior, and was football letterman as tight end, wide receiver, reaching state championship game as a junior
second-team all-state on offense . . . honorable defensive end, and linebacker . . . helped prep and winning state title as a senior . . . recorded
mention all-state as a sophomore . . . first-team team reach state playoffs three straight years, 50 receptions for 1,024 yards and 17 touchdowns