2017 Pinstripe Bowl: Iowa Hawkeyes 27, Boston College Eagles 20

Iowa senior guard Sean Welsh raises the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl trophy as Hawkeye colored confetti flies after Iowa's 27-20 win over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior running back Akrum Wadley runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz raises the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl trophy after leading the Hawkeyes to a 27-20 win over Boston College in the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa's Anthony Nelson (98) and Matt Nelson (96) team up to stop Boston College running back AJ Dillon during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior fullback Drake Kulick hits a home run at Yankee Stadium after scoring Iowa's go-ahead run in the Hawkeyes' 27-20 win over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa guard Sean Welsh, right, helps create running room for Akrum Wadley against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior running back Akrum Wadley was named player of the game in Iowa's 27-20 win over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa juniors Parker Hesse, left, and Jake Gervase make their way off the field at Yankee Stadium after helping the Hawkeyes to a 27-20 win over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa freshman defensive end A.J. Epenesa digs his feet into the frozen ground to try to get footing against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa freshman safety Geno Stone celebrates a 27-20 win over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa fans wave back to the University of Iowa Children's Hospital at the end of the first quarter against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa left tackle Matt Nelson tackles Boston College running back AJ Dillon during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Members of the Iowa defense celebrate a late turnover against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa junior center James Daniels discusses with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz on the sideline against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior running back Akrum Wadley celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz cheers after the Hawkeyes scored a touchdown against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa freshman A.J. Epenesa (94) leads the Hawkeyes in celebration after Iowa beat Boston College, 27-20, during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa junior receiver Nick Easley signals a first down after making a reception against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior linebacker Josey Jewell is all smiles after the Hawkeyes won, 27-20, over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa sophomore tight end Nate Wieting pulls in a reception against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz, right, talks a play over with his son and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz watches the field prior to leading his Hawkeyes out against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior tackle Nathan Bazata gets a handshake from offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz after the Hawkeyes won, 27-20, over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz talks with punter Colten Rastetter against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa freshmen Ihmir Smith-Marsette, left, and Geno Stone celebrate after Iowa's 27-20 win over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa fullback Drake Kulick pounds his way into the end zone to put Iowa up for good as the Hawkeyes won, 27-20, over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Members of the Iowa defense celebrate after junior safety Jake Gervase pulled down an interception against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Herky the Hawk pumps up Iowa fans against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa receiver Nick Easley pulls down a reception for a first down against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa sophomore guard Levi Paulsen blocks Boston College defensive end Zack Allen as Iowa running back Akrum Wadley looks for an opening during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior running back Akrum Wadley is all smiles after being presented with the player of the game trophy after helping the Hawkeyes to a 27-20 win over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior linebacker Josey Jewell hits Boston College freshman running back Travis Levy during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa tight end Peter Pekar (86) and quarterback Nate Stanley (4) celebrate with tight end Noah Fant after Fant pulled in a touchdown in the second quarter against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior running back Akrum Wadley celebrates after scoring a game-tying touchdown in the third quarter against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley is sacked by the Boston College defense during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz watches his offense in action against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior running back Akrum Wadley takes off down the field against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

The Iowa Hawkeyes take the field before kickoff against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa junior safety Jake Gervase (30) reacts after intercepting a Boston College pass in the Eagles' first drive during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior offensive lineman Sean Welsh waits for the play to come in against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a touchdown pass to tight end Noah Fant against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs explodes off the line in an offensive play against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa tight end Noah Fant pulls in a reception and turns it into a touchdown against Boston College in the second quarter during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa sophomore quarterback Nate Stanley is sacked by Boston College defensive end Zach Allen during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa freshman right tackle Tristan Wirfs (74) guards during an offensive drive against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa fans hold up a Tigerhawk towel prior to kickoff against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson, left, runs a drill with receiver Henry Marchese prior to kickoff against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa senior running back Akrum Wadley fights for more yards against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa sophomore punter Colten Rastetter warms up prior to kickoff against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette watches his teammates warm up prior to kickoff against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Hawkeyes fans (from left) Haidyn Havick, 14, of Norwalk, Sarah Moews, 14, of Indianola, and Zoie Havick, 16, of Norwalk show their Hawkeye spirit outside of Yankee Stadium prior to kickoff against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Yankee Stadium was the site of Iowa's final game of the 2017 season, during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx, New York, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa junior defensive end Parker Hesse and the Hawkeyes make their way to their locker room prior to kickoff against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa Hawkeyes fans make their way to Yankee Stadium during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. Iowa takes on Boston College.

Iowa right tackle Tristan Wirfs, left, and the Hawkeyes make their way to the team locker room prior to kickoff against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Doug Peters and his daughter, Abby, 15, of Burlington, bundle up as they make their way toward Yankee Stadium for the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl between Iowa and Boston College in Bronx, New York, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, speaks to media during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz makes his way to the team locker room prior to kickoff against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

The Iowa flag waves over Yankee Stadium during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

The Havick and Moews families from Norwalk and Indianola pose for a photo outside of Yankee Stadium during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.