ADAM HENSLEY
FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) is sacked by Iowa defensive linemen Jack Heflin (96) and Chauncey Golston (57) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Heflin is right where he always wanted to be. Heflin has turned his childhood aspirations into reality, suiting up this season for the No. 17 Hawkeyes after four years at Northern Illinois. The 22-year-old Heflin has 21 tackles and a sack playing a key role in anchoring one of the nation’s top defenses, which takes on Missouri in the Music City Bowl next week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Heflin at home helping anchor No. 17 Iowa's defensive line

By Adam Hensley Dec. 23, 2020 02:25 AM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa defensive tackle Jack Heflin is right where he

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) celebrates with teammate Dane Belton (4) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 25 Wisconsin 28-7 for 6th win in row

By Adam Hensley Dec. 12, 2020 07:35 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — As the snow accumulated in Kinnick Stadium, Iowa piled

Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) kicks a 37-yard field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 26-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Getting his kicks: Iowa's Duncan winding down storied career

By Adam Hensley Dec. 09, 2020 02:37 AM EST
Keith Duncan was Iowa's starting kicker as a freshman, didn't kick in a game

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California in San Diego. Smith-Marsette knew he messed up when Iowa City police pulled him over after clocking him driving 74 mph in a 30 zone in the wee hours of Nov. 1. His career was not over. In fact, coach Kirk Ferentz offered support, putting out a statement hours later saying the arrest was out of character and that Smith-Marsette was a great teammate. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)
No. 24 Iowa's Smith-Marsette rebuilds trust after his arrest

By Adam Hensley Dec. 01, 2020 05:44 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ihmir Smith-Marsette knew he messed up when Iowa City

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez, right, celebrates with teammate Travis Vokolek (83) after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hawkeyes' defense comes up big in 26-20 win over Nebraska

By Adam Hensley Nov. 27, 2020 04:47 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Tyler Goodson ran for 87 of his 111 yards in the second

Iowa offensive lineman Justin Britt (63) lifts running back Tyler Goodson (15) in celebration after Goodson scored a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Hawkeyes ramp up run going into rivalry game with Huskers

By Adam Hensley Nov. 25, 2020 01:38 PM EST
Physical offensive play has become synonymous with Iowa under Kirk Ferentz, yet

Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) sacks Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. Iowa won 35-7. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Iowa defensive line causing trouble for Big Ten quarterbacks

By Adam Hensley Nov. 19, 2020 01:55 AM EST
Iowa had to replace three starters on its defensive line, making it an area of

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Iowa City, Iowa. Taylor's play has been a key factor in Iowa's special teams success. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Transfer returner, Aussie punter spark Iowa's special teams

By Adam Hensley Nov. 12, 2020 03:52 AM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Charlie Jones and Tory Taylor didn’t take conventional

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Goodson rushes for 113 yards as Iowa wallops Michigan State

By Adam Hensley Nov. 07, 2020 03:46 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — After two losses by a combined five points, the Hawkeyes

Northwestern players run off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 21-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Northwestern wipes out 17-point deficit to beat Iowa 21-20

By Adam Hensley Oct. 31, 2020 07:21 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Jesse Brown scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 file photo, Iowa fans wave to children in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital at the end of the first quarter of an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Miami of Ohio in Iowa City, Iowa. During a season when the atmosphere will be subdued at Iowa home football games because the usual 69,000 fans won't be there, one tradition will go on uninterrupted. At the end of the first quarter, players and coaches from both teams will turn to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and wave, just as they've done every home game since 2017.( (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
'The ones we play for': Iowa keeps 'wave' for young patients

By Adam Hensley Oct. 29, 2020 12:27 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Home football games for the University of Iowa won't