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Baptism by Fire

Iowa 29, Illinois 20 Photo Gallery

By DARREN MILLER
hawkeyesports.com

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Next Man In became Next Young Man In on Saturday as the University of Iowa football team improved to 6-0 with a 29-20 win over Illinois.

True freshman wide receiver Jerminic Smith and true freshman offensive linemen James Daniels made crucial contributions on a day when the Hawkeyes became bowl eligible for a 14th time in 15 seasons.

Smith caught four passes for 118 yards, all in the first half.