Iowa recovered from an early deficit to dominate Albany 34-7 at Kinnick Stadium, powered by quarterback Mark Gronowski who both threw and ran for touchdowns. After the Great Danes briefly took a 7-3 lead in the second quarter, the Hawkeyes responded with 31 unanswered points including three rushing touchdowns. Drew Stevens was perfect on the day, connecting on field goals of 28 and 55 yards while converting all four extra points in Iowa's season-opening victory.