Dochterman: Iowa football’s character, consistency on display again in Music City Bowl win
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Dochterman: Iowa football’s character, consistency on display again in Music City Bowl win

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a season filled to the brim with adversity and ending with a horrific tragedy, Iowa’s football program once again showed why it perseveres and succeeds in the toughest of moments. The Hawkeyes beat Kentucky 21-0 at the Music City Bowl with a formula that has worked most of the year: They played turnover-free, their defense turned opponents’ mistakes into points, and their special teams provided the adhesive between the other units. Over the last four years, a lot of guys in that locker room have worked their butts off, and I think they see kind of those accomplishments and the success precede that.” Jack Campbell, center, finished his Iowa career with a Music City Bowl win Saturday. Perhaps nobody embodies Iowa’s resilience quite like Campbell, a unanimous first-team All-American, the Butkus Award winner and the recipient of the William V. Campbell Trophy as the sport’s top academic athlete. “When you have guys like we’ve got, that’s the best part of the day.” Iowa finished its season 8-5 and likely unranked.

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No. 18 Iowa State caps record-setting season with Pop-Tarts Bowl win
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No. 18 Iowa State caps record-setting season with Pop-Tarts Bowl win

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No. 18 Iowa State wins 11 games for 1st time, tops No. 15 Miami 42-41 in Pop-Tarts Bowl
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No. 18 Iowa State wins 11 games for 1st time, tops No. 15 Miami 42-41 in Pop-Tarts Bowl

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ORLANDO, Fla. — It was a season of Iowa State comebacks. “Cinnamon roll.” Ward passed for three touchdowns in his final college game, while Damien Martinez rushed for a career-high 179 yards for Miami, which dropped its sixth straight bowl game and lost three of four games to end the season — those three losses by a combined 10 points. …

After playoff chances slip away, Miami and Iowa State looking to regroup at Pop-Tarts Bowl
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After playoff chances slip away, Miami and Iowa State looking to regroup at Pop-Tarts Bowl

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Iowa State is looking for its first 11-win season in the program’s 133-year history, and Miami is seeking its first 11-win season since 2003. “I think everyone that doesn’t get in feels disappointment,” Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “I think that’s what’s made Iowa State football …

No. 17 Iowa St beats Wildcats 29-21 for first 10-win season, moves to cusp of Big 12 title game
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No. 17 Iowa St beats Wildcats 29-21 for first 10-win season, moves to cusp of Big 12 title game

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AMES, Iowa — Rocco Becht threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 17 Iowa State's defense came up with big stops in the second half to help the Cyclones beat Kansas State 29-21 on Saturday night for the first 10-win season in program history. Really excited for them and what they’ve accomplished, and certainly for what the …

Nebraska and Iowa will meet on cold night with hopes of enhancing position in the bowl pecking order
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Nebraska and Iowa will meet on cold night with hopes of enhancing position in the bowl pecking order

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Nebraska at Iowa, Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa by 5 1/2. Iowa: DL Ethan Hurkett was one of the stars of last year’s 13-10 victory in Lincoln, intercepting a pass with 15 seconds left to set up the winning field goal. FACTS …

Maryland’s bowl hopes are dwindling as the Terrapins prepare to face Iowa
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Maryland’s bowl hopes are dwindling as the Terrapins prepare to face Iowa

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Iowa at Maryland, Saturday, noon ET BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa by 6. Iowa would make it nine straight years with at least eight wins, not including the shortened 2020 season, with wins over Maryland and Nebraska. KEY MATCHUP Iowa running game vs. Maryland run defense. The Hawkeyes are 0-3 in games in which Big Ten rushing leader Kaleb Johnson …

No. 21 Hawkeyes will put their offense to the test against Iowa State in the annual CyHawk Game
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No. 21 Hawkeyes will put their offense to the test against Iowa State in the annual CyHawk Game

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Iowa State at No. KEY MATCHUP Iowa State QB Rocco Becht vs. Iowa secondary. PLAYERS TO WATCH Iowa State: WR Jaylin Noel will need to play a major role for the Cyclones win. Iowa: WR Reece Vander Zee was a revelation in his first college game with five catches for 66 yards and two touchdowns and could establish himself as …

Iowa rallies in fourth quarter to defeat Illinois, 15-13, and clinch Big Ten West title
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Iowa rallies in fourth quarter to defeat Illinois, 15-13, and clinch Big Ten West title

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! IOWA CITY, Iowa — Kaleb Johnson’s 30-yard touchdown run with 4:43 to play gave Iowa a 15-13 win over Illinois on Saturday, clinching the Big Ten West Division title for the Hawkeyes. It was awesome for him.” “We’ve gone through some bumps, had some things happen …

Iowa-Minnesota first thoughts: Offensive woes, controversial call lead to painful loss
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Iowa-Minnesota first thoughts: Offensive woes, controversial call lead to painful loss

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — This is what the whole world has been telling Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz, yet the dean of coaches refused to listen. Minnesota shut down Iowa’s running game and the Hawkeyes failed to complete their first seven passes after halftime. Here’s what happened Saturday: What a controversy Cooper DeJean returned a punt 56 yards for a touchdown with …

Iowa to the College Football Playoff? Avert your eyes — but it’s possible
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Iowa to the College Football Playoff? Avert your eyes — but it’s possible

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The Athletic has live coverage of the College Football Playoff rankings release show. This week: David makes the case that Iowa — yes, the offensively inept Hawkeyes — could be one upset away from crashing the College Football Playoff. The Hawkeyes have been a consistent punchline for college football fans since embattled, beleaguered, lambasted and railed-upon offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s …

Music City gives Iowa chance for payback against Kentucky
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Music City gives Iowa chance for payback against Kentucky

Associated Press  

Music City Bowl: Iowa vs. Kentucky, Dec. 31, noon EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Iowa by 2 1/2. WHAT’S AT STAKE Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz is one bowl win away from tying the late Joe Paterno for most bowl wins by a Big Ten coach. FACTS & FIGURES This is Iowa’s 35th bowl game appearance and first time at the …

Kentucky, Iowa meet once again, this time in Music City Bowl
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Kentucky, Iowa meet once again, this time in Music City Bowl

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops sees no issue with playing Iowa for a second straight year, even if the Music City Bowl is nowhere close to the Citrus Bowl where the teams wrapped up last season. Kentucky will be without quarterback Will Levis and running back Chris Rodriguez, while defensive back Kaevon Merriweather opted not to join fellow …

Brockington leads No. 17 Iowa State to 73-53 win over Iowa
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Brockington leads No. 17 Iowa State to 73-53 win over Iowa

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AMES, Iowa — Izaiah Brockington had 29 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 Iowa State dominated rival Iowa in a 73-53 victory Thursday night. That would lead to misses.” Iowa State started to pull ahead midway through the first half. “It was really quite heroic when you think about it,” Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said. “Not really sure …

Iowa State dominates second half, rolls past Texas 30-7
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Iowa State dominates second half, rolls past Texas 30-7

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AMES, Iowa — The running of Breece Hall and a little razzle-dazzle propelled Iowa State to a 30-7 victory over Texas at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. “I may be biased,” receiver Xavier Hutchinson said, “but to me Breece is the best back in college football.” …

College football bowls: Iowa State beats Oregon in Fiesta; Texas A&M wins Orange
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College football bowls: Iowa State beats Oregon in Fiesta; Texas A&M wins Orange

LA Times  

Iowa State running back Breece Hall tries to fend off Oregon cornerback DJ James in the Fiesta Bowl. GLENDALE, Ariz. — Breece Hall ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns, quarterback Brock Purdy accounted for two scores, and Iowa State won 34-17 over Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Devon Achane had two late touchdown …

No. 19 Iowa rallies to beat Iowa State, 18-17
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No. 19 Iowa rallies to beat Iowa State, 18-17

Associated Press  

AMES, Iowa — In a rivalry as tight and as heated as Iowa and Iowa State, it’s usually the little things that make the difference. Nate Stanley threw for 201 yards and ran for a score, and Iowa made a big fourth-down stop late in the game that allowed the Hawkeyes to beat Iowa State 18-17 on Saturday night. Keith …

The story behind 2004 Iowa football: An unrelenting Big Ten champion that just found a way to win
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The story behind 2004 Iowa football: An unrelenting Big Ten champion that just found a way to win

New York Times  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Fifteen years after Iowa’s most recent and unlikeliest Big Ten football title, that team provided enough lessons in perseverance to last the Hawkeyes for a lifetime. “We didn’t approach it any different than we would any other season,” said Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe, then the offensive coordinator. “There’s great footage of one of the ESPN …

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