The Iowa Hawkeyes take the field for the start of the Outback Bowl Jan. 1, 2014 against the LSU Tigers in Tampa, Fla. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Anthony Hitchens (31) and linebacker James Morris (44) wrap up LSU Tigers running back Jeremy Hill (33) during the first half of the Outback Bowl Jan. 1, 2014 in Tampa, Fla. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Christian Kirksey (20) sacks LSU Tigers quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) during the second half of the Outback Bowl Jan. 1, 2014 in Tampa, Fla. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Christian Kirksey (20) celebrates after sacking LSU Tigers quarterback Anthony Jennings (10)during the second half of the Outback Bowl Jan. 1, 2014 in Tampa, Fla. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Jake Duzey (87) slips past LSU Tigers safety Craig Loston (6) in his way to a 35-yard catch and run during the second half of the Outback Bowl Jan. 1, 2014 in Tampa, Fla. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker James Morris (44), defensive lineman Drew Ott (95), and linebacker Christian Kirksey (20) bring down LSU Tigers running back Alfred Blue (4) during the first half of the Outback Bowl Jan. 1, 2014 in Tampa, Fla. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back John Lowdermilk (37) runs with linebacker James Morris (44) after intercepting a pass from LSU Tigers quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) during the second half of the Outback Bowl Jan. 1, 2014 in Tampa, Fla. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Jordan Cotton (23) steps out of bounds as he dives for the goal line at the end of a 96-yard kickoff return during the second half of the Outback Bowl against the LSU Tigers Jan. 1, 2014 in Tampa, Fla. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz disputes a call during the second half of the Outback Bowl against the LSU Tigers Jan. 1, 2014 in Tampa, Fla. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mark Weisman (45) drives his way into the end zone for a touchdown against LSU Tigers linebacker D.J. Welter (31) during the second half of the Outback Bowl Jan. 1, 2014 in Tampa, Fla. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
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The Iowa Hawkeyes pose for a team photo Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 before the team’s Outback Bowl matchup against the LSU Tigers. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleaders compete against the LSU cheerleaders in a tug-o-war during the Outback Bowl beach day Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 in Clearwater Beach, FL. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleaders celebrate after defeating the LSU cheerleaders in a tug-o-war during the Outback Bowl beach day Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 in Clearwater Beach, FL. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeye Marching Band Drum Major Quentin Marquez pumps up the crowd during the Outback Bowl beach day Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 in Clearwater Beach, FL. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
The Iowa Dance Team poses for a photo on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico during the Outback Bowl beach day Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 in Clearwater Beach, FL. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
A young Iowa fan pulls down a pass during the Outback Bowl beach day Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 in Clearwater Beach, FL. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Jake Rudock wades in the Gulf of Mexico during the Outback Bowl beach day Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 in Clearwater Beach, FL. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team play in the Gulf of Mexico during the Outback Bowl beach day Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 in Clearwater Beach, FL. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Jordan Canzeri (33) is tossed the air by his teammates as they play in the Gulf of Mexico during the Outback Bowl beach day Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 in Clearwater Beach, FL. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive line coach Brian Ferentz stands with head coach Kirk Ferentz in the rain during their 14th Outback Bowl practice Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in Tampa. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker James Morris (44) works during their 14th Outback Bowl practice Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in Tampa. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Christian Kirksey (20) dances in the rain during their 14th Outback Bowl practice Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in Tampa. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive linesman Brett Van Sloten (70) and offensive linesman Brandon Scherff (68) stand in the rain during their 14th Outback Bowl practice Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in Tampa. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Ray Hamilton (82) tries on a hockey helmet during a team outing to a Tampa Bay Lighting hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in Tampa. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Ray Hamilton (82), defensive back B.J. Lowery (19), tight end Henry Krieger Coble (80), and fullback Adam Cox (38) ride a zamboni around the rink during a team outing to a Tampa Bay Lighting hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in Tampa. (Darren Miller/hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Ray Hamilton (82), defensive back B.J. Lowery (19), tight end Henry Krieger Coble (80), and fullback Adam Cox (38) ride a zamboni around the rink during a team outing to a Tampa Bay Lighting hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in Tampa. (Matt Weitzel /hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz smiles during a joint Outback Bowl press conference with LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 at the Wyndham hotel in Tampa. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)
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