Hawkeyes are in bounce-back mode as winless Troy comes to Kinnick Stadium
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hawkeyes are in bounce-back mode as winless Troy comes to Kinnick Stadium

Associated Press  

Troy at Iowa, Saturday, 4:05 p.m. Troy, one of the top rushing defenses in the country last year, brought back just one defensive starter and has allowed each of its first two opponents to run for more than 200 yards. PLAYERS TO WATCH Troy: WR Devonte Ross has caught 10 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown through two games, including seven for 103 against Nevada two weeks ago. FACTS & FIGURES Iowa’s defense has allowed fewer than 400 yards in 30 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the nation.. The Hawkeyes are 2-0 against Sun Belt members, having beaten Arkansas State in 2009 and Louisiana-Monroe in 2011.. Five Iowa tight ends have a reception and the group has combined for 13 catches for 142 yards in two games..

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Wisconsin and Iowa Battle for Bowl Eligibility: Key Matchup and Player Spotlight
2 months ago

Wisconsin and Iowa Battle for Bowl Eligibility: Key Matchup and Player Spotlight

Associated Press  

Wisconsin and Iowa clash in a crucial game for bowl eligibility. Both teams enter the matchup with winning records but have struggled against the run. Wisconsin's defense has been dominant, allowing 144 yards per game, while Iowa's offense has been inconsistent, with quarterback Brendan Sullivan facing a concussion in his last start. The match is a battle of two potent …

Hawkeyes Seek Sharper Defensive Performance as Northwestern Visits Kinnick Stadium
2 months, 1 week ago

Hawkeyes Seek Sharper Defensive Performance as Northwestern Visits Kinnick Stadium

Associated Press  

Iowa's defense is looking to improve after allowing 400 yards in its last two games, but Northwestern is looking to up its offensive production. Iowa's offense still lacks a dependable passing game, while Northwestern's run defense has been a key strength. The Wildcats will need to find more production from their passing attack if they want to win this game. …

Iowa's Explosive Rushing Game Threatens Michigan State in Big Ten Showdown
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Iowa's Explosive Rushing Game Threatens Michigan State in Big Ten Showdown

Associated Press  

Iowa is on a roll, riding the momentum of a 40-16 win over Washington to maintain their position atop the Big Ten standings. The Hawkeyes' potent rushing game, led by Big Ten leader Kaleb Johnson, has averaged over 200 yards per game in their last six contests. In contrast, the Spartans' defense has struggled against the ground, giving up nearly …

Iowa's Offensive Weapons Pose a Challenge for Ohio State in Big Ten Showdown
3 months ago

Iowa's Offensive Weapons Pose a Challenge for Ohio State in Big Ten Showdown

Associated Press  

Iowa will face a formidable challenge in slowing down Ohio State's offensive weapons on Saturday. The Buckeyes boast a potent duo in Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson, who pose a constant threat in the backfield. Iowa's defense has been excellent, but they will need to find a way to contain the Ohio State receivers, who have shown an ability to …

Iowa takes back Floyd in 31-14 trampling of Minnesota behind Kaleb Johnson’s 206 yards
3 months, 1 week ago

Iowa takes back Floyd in 31-14 trampling of Minnesota behind Kaleb Johnson’s 206 yards

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — Kaleb Johnson rushed for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores in a dominant third quarter that propelled Iowa past Minnesota for a 31-14 victory that gave the bronze pig trophy back to the Hawkeyes on Saturday night. Having bitterly watched …

Iowa aims to take back Floyd from Minnesota and avenge last year’s loss on the invalid fair catch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Iowa aims to take back Floyd from Minnesota and avenge last year’s loss on the invalid fair catch

Associated Press  

Iowa at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa by 2½. The Gophers won in Iowa City last season for the first time since 1999, a 12-10 victory that was preserved when Hawkeyes punt returner Cooper DeJean’s go-ahead touchdown was controversially negated by an invalid fair-catch signal with 1:21 remaining. The Gophers would give themselves a golden opportunity to …

Wisconsin is going for its highest-ranked nonconference win in 50 years when No. 4 Alabama visits
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin is going for its highest-ranked nonconference win in 50 years when No. 4 Alabama visits

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Alabama at Wisconsin, Saturday, noon ET The Badgers are hosting an SEC opponent for the first time since 1971 and trying to beat its highest-ranked nonconference opponent since upsetting No. LB John Bullock heads into Nebraska’s home game against FCS Northern Iowa off the best …

No. 21 Hawkeyes will put their offense to the test against Iowa State in the annual CyHawk Game
3 months, 4 weeks ago

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 …

Hawkeyes will be without suspended coach Kirk Ferentz when they open against Illinois State
4 months ago

Hawkeyes will be without suspended coach Kirk Ferentz when they open against Illinois State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Iowa got all it could handle the last time it played an opponent from the Football Championship Subdivision, winning 7-3 over South Dakota State in the 2022 opener. KEY MATCHUP Iowa fans get their first look at the offense under new coordinator Tim Lester, who takes …

Iowa defense slows down No. 2 Michigan, but stagnant offense costly for No. 18 Hawkeyes
1 year, 1 month ago

Iowa defense slows down No. 2 Michigan, but stagnant offense costly for No. 18 Hawkeyes

Associated Press  

18 Iowa won the Big Ten West by mucking things up for everyone else. “Tonight is a low point,” coach Kirk Ferentz said following the second shutout in the Big Ten’s 13-game history. Iowa sacked Big Ten quarterback of the year J.J. McCarthy four times, and limited the conference’s running back of the year, Blake Corum, to 52 yards on …

Troy Trojans once again rebound from rough start to make Sun Belt title game, facing App State
1 year, 1 month ago

Troy Trojans once again rebound from rough start to make Sun Belt title game, facing App State

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The Troy Trojans lost on a Hail Mary the last time they faced Appalachian State and were perfect the rest of the way. “I’m happy that App State won and we get to play them in the championship game, because who doesn’t love a good comeback story and a redemption story?” Troy safety Dell Pettus said. Last year they wrapped …

Big Ten East and path to playoff at stake in Ohio State-Michigan. Iowa goes for 10th win at Nebraska
1 year, 1 month ago

Big Ten East and path to playoff at stake in Ohio State-Michigan. Iowa goes for 10th win at Nebraska

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Michigan, Saturday, noon ET It’s the Big Ten East title game, with the winner is all but assured a spot in the College Football Playoff if it takes care of business as a heavy favorite against Iowa in the conference championship game next week. The …

Iowa-Northwestern matchup posts historically low over-under of 29.5 points, per Circa Sports
1 year, 2 months ago

Iowa-Northwestern matchup posts historically low over-under of 29.5 points, per Circa Sports

New York Times  

The opening line for this week’s Iowa-Northwestern college football game opened with an over-under of 29.5 points at Circa Sports, which is a modern-day low. Iowa is averaging 19.5 points per game and falling after losing quarterback Cade McNamara and NFL-caliber tight ends Luke Lachey and Erick All to season-ending injuries. College Football 🏈 Week 10 Opening Lines Opening App …

Iowa keeps winning despite offensive woes. How do the Hawkeyes do it?
1 year, 2 months ago

Iowa keeps winning despite offensive woes. How do the Hawkeyes do it?

New York Times  

MADISON, Wis. — As “Jump Around” blared inside the Iowa locker room at Camp Randall Stadium and the Hawkeyes shouted, almost in mocking fashion, of their vanquished rivals, no players stopped their celebration to complain about the 37 passing yards. “We don’t care what it looks like as long as we have the win at the end of the day,” …

Wisconsin can strengthen hold on lead in Big Ten West if it beats Hawkeyes again in Madison
1 year, 2 months ago

Wisconsin can strengthen hold on lead in Big Ten West if it beats Hawkeyes again in Madison

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BEST MATCHUP Michigan State at Rutgers, Saturday, noon ET This gets the “best matchup” designation only because it has the narrowest point spread in the Big Ten this week — Rutgers by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Scarlet Knights are going for their best …

Cade McNamara throws for two touchdowns in his debut as No. 25 Iowa defeats Utah State 24-14
1 year, 4 months ago

Cade McNamara throws for two touchdowns in his debut as No. 25 Iowa defeats Utah State 24-14

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! I was so fired up to hit that, and Seth made a great play on it.” It was the first passing touchdown on the opening series of the season in Ferentz’s 25 years as the Hawkeyes’ coach, and the first for an Iowa team since 1991. …

Iowa edges Minnesota 13-10 to keep Floyd, control B1G West
2 years, 1 month ago

Iowa edges Minnesota 13-10 to keep Floyd, control B1G West

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Drew Stevens made a 21-yard field goal with 28 seconds left to lift Iowa in a 13-10 victory on Saturday, after the Hawkeyes forced two late turnovers to take control of the Big Ten West with their eighth straight win over the Gophers for the Floyd …

Northwestern takes 8-game losing streak to Minnesota
2 years, 1 month ago

Northwestern takes 8-game losing streak to Minnesota

Associated Press  

Northwestern at Minnesota, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Minnesota by 17 1/2. The Wildcats have lost eight straight games since beating Nebraska in Dublin to start the season, the program’s longest losing streak in 20 years. FACTS & FIGURES The status of Minnesota QB Tanner Morgan is unclear after he was forced out of the last game …

Wisconsin, Iowa attempting to continue second-half surges
2 years, 1 month ago

Wisconsin, Iowa attempting to continue second-half surges

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Wisconsin at Iowa, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Wisconsin by 1 1/2. Wisconsin’s Braelon Allen and Isaac Guerendo each rushed for over 100 yards last week, with Guerendo scoring on a 89-yard run in a 23-10 win over Maryland. His 109.9 yards rushing per game ranks 15th in the Football Bowl Subdivision. PLAYERS TO WATCH Wisconsin: OLB …

Purdue faces Iowa in battle to stay relevant in Big Ten West
2 years, 2 months ago

Purdue faces Iowa in battle to stay relevant in Big Ten West

Associated Press  

Iowa at Purdue, Saturday, noon EDT Line: Purdue by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. If Purdue can beat the Hawkeyes for the fifth time in six games, it would set up a crucial contest next week in Champaign, Illinois, with the winner holding the inside track to the conference championship game. KEY MATCHUP Iowa pass defense vs. Purdue QB …

Schedule eases for No. 2 Buckeyes with trip to Northwestern
2 years, 2 months ago

Schedule eases for No. 2 Buckeyes with trip to Northwestern

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 Ohio State at Northwestern, Saturday, noon EDT Line: Ohio State by 37 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Ohio State has won nine straight against Northwestern, including the 2018 and 2020 Big Ten championship games. FACTS & FIGURES Ohio State running back Miyan Williams left last …

No. 4 Michigan to visit Iowa for Big Ten title game rematch
2 years, 3 months ago

No. 4 Michigan to visit Iowa for Big Ten title game rematch

Associated Press  

4 Michigan at Iowa, Saturday, 12:05 p.m. It’s a rematch of the 2021 Big Ten championship game, which Michigan won 42-3. Iowa gives up 3.45 yards per play, second to Alabama, and a nation-low 5.8 points per game. FACTS & FIGURES Michigan and Iowa have split their past 10 meetings, but the Hawkeyes have won four straight in Iowa City.. …

No. 19 Iowa looks to stop skid when it visits Northwestern
3 years, 1 month ago

No. 19 Iowa looks to stop skid when it visits Northwestern

Associated Press  

Iowa was rolling along, unbeaten at No. “I’m excited to see how we respond.” The Hawkeyes were riding high and in the playoff picture at 6-0 for the third time in coach Kirk Ferentz’s 23 seasons following a win over then-No. Coach Pat Fitzgerald pulled quarterback Ryan Hilinski in last week’s game against the Gophers, and Andrew Marty completed 10 …

Defense carries Wisconsin to 27-7 triumph over No. 9 Iowa
3 years, 2 months ago

Defense carries Wisconsin to 27-7 triumph over No. 9 Iowa

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Each time a Wisconsin player made a big play on defense, he wore Wilder’s hat with the homemade slogan, “The Grit Factory.” Consider it a more blue-collar, Midwestern version of Miami’s turnover chain. There’s no quit in this team.” Iowa had no answers for a Wisconsin …

No. 4 Penn State at No. 3 Iowa highlights Big Ten schedule
3 years, 2 months ago

No. 4 Penn State at No. 3 Iowa highlights Big Ten schedule

Associated Press  

Things to watch during Week 6 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK No. Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson leads the Big Ten with 5.5 sacks and along with LB David Ojabo helps form a fearsome front seven. New Illinois coach Bret Bielema will be going against the school he led to two Big Ten titles and …

The story behind 2004 Iowa football: An unrelenting Big Ten champion that just found a way to win
5 years, 4 months ago

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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