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Iowa begins its 25th season under Kirk Ferentz Saturday at Kinnick Stadium vs. Utah State.The Hawkeyes are heavy favorites to start the 2023 campaign with a win, but big changes at quarterback and key spots on the defense still leave plenty of intrigue. Iowa vs. Utah State updates, highlights and score Here's what to know about Iowa's season opener vs. Utah State, along with updates throughout the game.Brian Ferentz points trackerIowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has a unique contract, which says Iowa must average 25 points per game and win seven games. The points-per-game stipulation has been especially controversial.Through one week, that 25 points per game mark may prove to be tougher than anticipated. Iowa was held below that number vs. Utah State, which figures to be among the easier opponents on the Hawkeyes' 2023 schedule.With 24 points Saturday, Iowa will need 301 more points — including a bowl game, since seven wins is part of the contract stipulation — over the next 12 games to reach that mark.Iowa finishes the winIt wasn't necessarily pretty, but Iowa is 1-0 after holding on for a 24-14 win.Utah State outgained the Hawkeyes 329-284. Iowa gained 2.4 yards per rush.Utah State tacks on a late scoreUtah State found the end zone for the first time in the final minutes and converted a 2-point conversion to trim the Hawkeyes' lead to 24-14.Deacon Hill checks in at quarterback for the HawkeyesWith Iowa leading 24-6 in the final minutes, the coaches made the decision to give McNamara as much extra rest as possible. Backup quarterback Deacon Hill checked in in the fourth quarter.Hill went 1-for-2 for 5 yards on his first drive.Kaleb Johnson finds the end zoneIowa extended its lead to 24-6 thanks to a Kaleb Johnson rushing touchdown. The score capped off a 10-play, 68-yard drive that may have iced the game with just over 10 minutes remaining.Iowa leads 17-6 after third quarterA quiet third quarter saw Utah State trim the lead with a field goal, but Iowa takes over with possession to begin the fourth quarter up by 11.HALFTIME: Iowa 17, Utah State 3Iowa came out strong and was able to maintain a two-score lead even after a slower second quarter.Cade McNamara finished the first half 13-for-20 for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Kaleb Johnson tallied 40 yards on the ground via nine carries. The Hawkeyes outgained Utah State 176-92 overall.Drew Stevens extends Iowa's leadDrew Stevens knocked in a 20-yard field goal right before half to push Iowa's lead back up to 14.Xavier Nwankpa gets first interception of 2023Highly touted Southeast Polk product Xavier Nwankpa came up with Iowa's first forced turnover of the year with a diving interception of Utah State quarterback Cooper Legas.Utah State answers with a field goal There won't be a shutout today.Utah State got on the board in the second quarter with a 32-yard field goal to make it 14-3, Iowa.Time for the wave!Iowa leads 14-0 at the end of the first quarter, which means it's time for one of college football's best traditions: the wave.Erick All catches first touchdown as a HawkeyeIowa finished off an 11-play, 75-yard drive with a conversion on fourth down. Cade McNamara connected with his fellow former Michigan Wolverine for a three-yard touchdown to give Iowa a 14-0 lead midway through the first quarter.Iowa takes 7-0 lead in less than a minuteIowa won the coin toss and elected to received the opening kick.It didn't take long for the Hawkeyes to score. Cade McNamara hit Seth Anderson for 36 yards on the second play from scrimmage to give Iowa a 7-0 lead less than a minute into the game.This was Iowa's first time scoring a passing touchdown on its first drive of the season since 1991.Cade McNamara announced as Iowa starting quarterbackIt looks like the Hawkeyes' new quarterback will make his debut after all. McNamara was announced as Iowa's starting quarterback before Saturday's game. Cade McNamara listed as questionable for Iowa vs. Utah StateIowa listed Cade McNamara as "questionable" to make his Hawkeye debut in a Saturday release.You can read more about McNamara's status here.How to watch Iowa football vs. Utah StateWhen: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IowaTV: Fox Sports 1Livestream: Fox Sports LiveRadio: Hawkeye Radio NetworkIowa football depth chartCade McNamara was listed as the Hawkeyes' starting quarterback earlier this week when depth charts were released.Here's what else to know about Iowa's depth chart heading into Week 1.Weather forecast at Kinnick Stadium for Iowa vs. Utah StateTemperatures will be high Saturday throughout the state.As a result of the expected heat, Iowa released updated guidelines to keep fans cool.A release from the University of Iowa says concession stands will sell bottled water at a reduced price, and fans can bring in multiple sealed bottles of water of any size. A first-aid station at the southeast corner of Kinnick Stadium will provide cool air, shelter and hydration, according to a release.Iowa vs. Utah State betting oddsIowa is a 23.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel, with -3000 odds on the moneyline.The total is set at 43.5 points.