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IOWA CITY — Saturday was about more than just a football game.

The Hawkeyes’ 47-7 win over UMass put head coach Kirk Ferentz atop the mountain as the winningest head coach in Big Ten football history , and the celebration lasted all night long.

The 24-hour rule, however, is still very-much in effect. Ferentz won’t let the Hawkeyes think on this game any longer. Instead, it’s time for Big Ten action.

“I feel pretty fortunate,” Ferentz said postgame. “And we'll enjoy it here for the next hour and probably go to bed, and get back here tomorrow.”

There still are takeaways to be had from the nonconference finale. A handful of positives, including a legitimate passing game appearance for the fi

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