Staff Report Published 4:15 p.m. CT Dec. 4, 2017 | Updated 4:21 p.m. CT Dec. 4, 2017
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz has 142 career wins at the school, one shy of tying Hayden Fry. The Hawkeyes play in the Dec. 27 Pinstripe Bowl. Chad Leistikow / The Register
Register photographers Bryon Houlgrave (left) and Brian Powers(Photo: File photos)
The Iowa Hawkeyes are going bowling, and Register photographers Brian Powers and Bryon Houlgrave caught many of the memorable moments leading to their matchup against Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl.
For Houlgrave, it wasn't just about being in the right position, but capturing a moment that Hawkeye fans will surely remember from Iowa's win over Ohio State.
"I locked my focus on Josh Jackson from the opposite end of the field," said Houlgrave. "It was late in the fourth quarter, and Ohio State was threatening to score. Jackson closed in on Ohio State receiver Binjimen Victor, who was the intended target, and went up and pulled down a one-handed catch for an interception."
Buy Photo Iowa junior cornerback Josh Jackson makes a spectacular interception preventing Ohio State from scoring a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Iowa City. (Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)
The result: Iowa pulled off the upset with a win that would have ramifications for the Buckeyes down the road.
"It was a pretty magical moment in a magical atmosphere," Houlgrave said. "Iowa kicked Ohio State back to Buckeye land with a 55-24 loss, proving again how hard winning at Kinnick is for top-ranked programs."
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Last SlideNext SlideFor Powers, his favorite moment happened off the field, 12 stories up inside the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital:
"The wave, following the end of the first quarter at Hawkeye games, quickly became a national phenomenon for highlighting the kids and families in the Stead Family Children's Hospital," said Powers. "After photographing it from the field, I was excited to meet the Kohn family and photograph the wave and what it meant to them for a game. The feeling on the 12th floor as fans turned to wave was incredible, and seeing Will Kohn wave back and smile was truly special."
More from Powers and USA TODAY's George Schroeder: The Iowa Wave through a child's eyes
Buy Photo After watching the wave and with the second quarter barely underway, 6-year-old Will Kohn is transferred back to his bed to begin dialysis for the next 17 hours at the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Iowa City. (Photo: Brian Powers/The Register)
"What felt odd though was the walk back to his room after knowing the whistle had blown for the second quarter and those fans had returned to their football as Will was set to begin hours of dialysis. When we got back to his room and Will's dad, Chris, lifted Will from his wheelchair to his bed, I couldn't help but notice the game was playing on one of the TV's in the room, which I thought perfectly illustrated this sentiment."
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Be sure to follow Bryon Houlgrave as he heads to New York for the Pinstripe Bowl later this month.
For the children and families in the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital including 6-year-old Will Kohn, the end of the first quarter marks the beginning of their brief escape from the hospital walls. This is Wills story. Brian Powers/Des Moines Register
Source: Relive the top Hawkeye football moments of 2017 captured by Register photographers
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