The Hawkeyes put on quite a show for the 54 recruits in town on Saturday with a big 55-24 victory over No. 3 ranked Ohio State. Afterwards, we caught up with a number of the prospects to get their reaction to the win, the atmosphere and the fans storming the field after the game, and much more.
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"The atmosphere was electric all game. The fans truly love their Hawkeyes and that is special. Storming the field was awesome."
-John Waggoner, Class of 2018 DE (Iowa offer, undecided)
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"It was so electrifying, I was fired up from the beginning to the end. What an extraordinary game. At the end, it was one of the greatest views I've ever seen. Just how everyone in Kinnick stormed the field. That was awesome."
-Jason Bargy, Class of 2019 DE (Iowa offer, undecided)
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"The atmosphere was really something special. Kinnick is such a tough place to play. The Hawkeyes played lights out on offense and defense. The players played with so much passion and the fans certainly were excited. It was an awesome view to see thousands sprint onto the field. I’m really glad I was able to make it back for this game."
-Jack Kiser, Class of 2019 LB (Iowa offer, undecided)
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"The atmosphere was insane. All the fans were so crazy, just everyone jumping around and high-fiving. It was crazy and storming the field was so cool. Almost the whole stadium was on the field. It was the craziest and coolest game I've been to."
-Jack Campbell, Class of 2019 LB (Iowa offer, undecided)
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"The atmosphere in Kinnick was crazy and the fans are amazing. I loved every second of it and I can’t wait to play in front of them next year. The highlight of the night was when we all stormed the field."
-D.J. Johnson, Class of 2018 CB (Iowa commit)
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"It was surreal. We all forgot we were recruits, we just turned into kids. The atmosphere was nuts. Everyone knew our names and we took lots of pictures with people who were more than happy to see us. Storming the field was fun too. I just love Kinnick and I’m glad the entire community of Iowa City got the win."
-Henry Geil, Class of 2018 RB (Iowa commit)
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"The game was insane. The fans were electric and behind the Hawks from start to finish and never let up. This was the loudest game I’ve ever seen. The game that Brian Ferentz called was perfect and we executed when we needed to. Storming the field is something I’ll never forget. Jumping around with the other recruits, fans, and players, it’s the most fun I’ve had watching a game."
-Jack Plumb, Class of 2018 OL (Iowa commit)
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"It was a fun atmosphere - really loud and intense. It was just fun to see the hawks get a W against a ranked opponent."
-Tyler Linderbaum, Class of 2018 DT (Iowa commit)
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"The whole game Iowa dominated both sides of the ball. I especially liked how well the tight ends played and how much action both were getting. The atmosphere was incredible and the second loudest game I’ve been to (Iowa-PSU game was first). It was awesome to see the crowd storm the field, something I’ve never been apart of before."
-Anthony Torres, Class of 2018 TE (Iowa commit)
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"After seeing all the Hawkeye games growing up here, that was the best I have ever seen the team play. Unbelievable game to watch. It makes me want to play there and be a part of it that much more."
-Jake Morrison, Class of 2018 DE (undecided)
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"The atmosphere was unreal. Kinnick was definitely the place to be yesterday. Just how electric everything was with the fans and it was awesome seeing how great of a game Coach Brian Ferentz called on offense."
-Nick Calcagno, Class of 2018 LB (undecided)
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"It was a huge honor to be able to be at Kinnick for this game. I'm really thankful to the program for giving me the opportunity to visit. I feel like this win demonstrates what Iowa football is about, hard work and playing with passion beats talent alone."
-Cole Mabry, Class of 2019 LB (undecided)
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"It’s amazing how every time that I go to visit Kinnick Stadium, I feel like the entire building is constantly vibrating. It’s easy for Iowa fans to be so supportive of their team when they go out every game day and give the opponent everything they got."
-A.J. Forbes, Class of 2018 OL (undecided)
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"It was amazing. I kind of thought an upset was going to happen just because of the atmosphere, but I wasn't expecting a blow out. It was just an amazing experience. From a pick six to start off the game, to every single person in the stadium waving to the children's hospital, to the genius trick plays by Iowa, to the sweet one handed catch by Josh Jackson, to storming the field, it was an amazing experience."
-Sam Ingoli, Class of 2018 WR (undecided)
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"My experience yesterday was awesome. That was the first the time I've been to Iowa on game day. I’ve never seen so many fans so passionate about their team. The coaches were welcoming and it's definitely place I want to come back to."
-Kobe Brandt, Class of 2018 OL (undecided)
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"The whole atmosphere was electric. I’ve never experienced anything like that before. There’s nothing like Kinnick on game day."
-Jordan Hook, Class of 2018 OL (undecided)
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"It was awesome. I couldn't even describe the atmosphere. When you get to storm the field, you know it is special."
-Nathan Nelson, Class of 2018 DE (undecided)
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"It was absolutely unbelievable. Kinnick was electric last night. Storming the field was amazing. I’ve never done that before."
-Tyler Endres, Class of 2019 OL (Iowa commit)
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"The atmosphere was absolutely incredible. Just so electric and that was only the beginning of the game. It got way better as the game went on. Like, totally insane."
-Ezra Miller, Class of 2019 OL (Iowa commit)
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"The atmosphere was incredible. The fans make Kinnick such a hard place to play for a visiting team. It was fantastic to watch the Hawkeyes knock off a top ten ranked team again."
-Matt Fagan, Class of 2018 OL (Iowa walk-on)
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"It was an amazing experience. The game was great and the atmosphere was incredible."
-Blair Brooks, Class of 2018 WR (Iowa walk-on)
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"In Kinnick, it's really crazy and you get a feel that everyone has your back. It's really just one big family and I can't wait to be a part of it."
-Connor Ruth, Class of 2018 FB (Iowa walk-on)
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"It was an amazing game and an even better atmosphere. The fans were 100% in the game, always loud, always cheering, and I had a lot of fun. The upset win was incredible to witness too. I don't think very many people would've said that Iowa was going to outscore Ohio State by 28 points. It was cool to see Iowa take a few chances on fourth down that paid off in the end. Easily one of the best games I have been able to witness and I'm glad I had the chance to make the trip.
-Cameron Baker, Class of 2019 RB (undecided)
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"The atmosphere was amazing. The fans really showed their spirit and were very energetic. Lots of them came up to me and high fived me and I am from Wisconsin just wearing an Iowa lanyard with my name on it. It showed how much everything meant to them and how everyone was just one big family."
-Julius Davis, Class of 2019 RB (undecided)
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"I thought it was the best game I've ever been to. The fans are just the best in the country."
-Coty Lemon, Class of 2019 DT (undecided)
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"It was crazy in Kinnick Stadium. Everyone was jumping around giving high fives. It was something special and I feel like we didn't even sit down once. It was a great experience."
-Jake Karchinski, Class of 2019 DE (undecided)
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"I had an unbelievable experience at Iowa. Iowa's uniforms were pretty sweet. The facilities were great, the atmosphere inside Kinnick Stadium was electric, and storming the field was so much fun to take part of. Also, the wave to the kids in the hospital was a cool moment to see in person."
-Drake Miller, Class of 2019 QB (undecided)
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"The atmosphere of the stadium was amazing and seeing all the fans storm the field was quite a sight to see. Iowa proved to the country what they’re capable of."
-Anthony Coleman, Class of 2019 DB (undecided)
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"Well, first of all, I've never been to a game at Kinnick Stadium. It was very special to witness history in such a special place. Biggest upset I've seen in my entire life. That win made a statement what Iowa is made of."
-Conrad Rowley, Class of 2019 OL (undecided)
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"The game was intense and the atmosphere was unbelievable. So much passion from both teams and fans. It was one of the most exciting games I have ever been to."
Elijah Jordyn Black, Class of 2019 RB (Ohio State Lacrosse commit)
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"That game was the most fun I've had at a game ever. The atmosphere was unbelievable. The noise at Kinnick, I believe, is louder than it is at Lambeau Field. Storming the field was awesome because it wasn't just students and recruits, it was all the fans. It's a game that I won't be forgetting."
-Sam Plumb, Class of 2020 WR (undecided)
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"It was definitely one of the best college football games I have been to. The atmosphere was amazing."
-Gavin Williams, Class of 2020 RB (Iowa offer, undecided)
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"The atmosphere was insane. From the interception at the start of the game to storming the field at the end, the excitement never died down. Even if the recruits weren't from Iowa, they still took part in cheers and the excitement throughout the place. When we stormed the field, we definitely did not get very far. The farthest I got was maybe to the 30. The whole field was packed. There wasn't a patch of green that you could see from pictures at all. I loved everything about it."
-T.J. Bollers, Class of 2021 DE (undecided)
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