Spencer Petras
FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara watches the team's NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 24, 2022. After starting all 14 games for Michigan in 2021 and injuring his knee three games into last season, McNamara looks at his move to Iowa as a fresh start and one that gives him a chance to revive one of the Bowl Subdivision's least productive offenses. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Chance to revive Iowa offense excites ex-Wolverine McNamara

By John Bohnenkamp Mar. 02, 2023 06:21 PM EST

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara rolls out during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal, team spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
QB Cade McNamara leaving Michigan, transferring to Iowa

Dec. 01, 2022 09:15 PM EST

Nebraska wide receiver Marcus Washington (7) catches a pass ahead of Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Thompson's three TD passes lead Nebraska over Iowa 24-17

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 25, 2022 07:43 PM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck waits as referees review a play during an NCAA college football game against Iowa in the second half Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Big Ten West race will be a missed opportunity for some

By Noah Trister Nov. 22, 2022 04:06 PM EST

Iowa defensive linemen Yahya Black, right, and John Waggoner, center, carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy back to their locker room after defeating Minnesota in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Iowa edges Minnesota 13-10 to keep Floyd, control B1G West

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2022 07:50 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Keontez Lewis (3) catches a 51-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
DeJean's big plays help Iowa top Wisconsin 24-10

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 12, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Iowa defensive back Kael Kolarik (20) tackles Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Marc Lebryk)
Johnson helps Iowa run past Purdue 24-3

By Mark Ambrogi Nov. 05, 2022 03:36 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) hands off to running back Devin Mockobee during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-24. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Purdue faces Iowa in battle to stay relevant in Big Ten West

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:23 AM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Brendan Sullivan (10) drops back to pass during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Petras, Stevens help Iowa defeat Northwestern, 33-13

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 29, 2022 06:54 PM EDT

Northwestern running back Evan Hull is tackled by Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Hawkeyes, Northwestern are both out to end losing streaks

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka, left, runs after catching a pass against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Buckeyes catch fire late, pound bumbling Iowa 54-10

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 22, 2022 03:43 PM EDT

Illinois place kicker Fabrizio Pinton kicks the go ahead field goal off the hold of Hugh Robertson as Iowa defensive back Riley Moss watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 9-6. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Backup kicker's field goal lifts Illini to 9-6 win over Iowa

By Gavin Good Oct. 08, 2022 11:24 PM EDT

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field following a 34-10 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Iowa visits Illinois in battle of Big Ten West contenders

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 05:36 PM EDT

Michigan fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Michigan won 27-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Corum, McCarthy lead No. 4 Michigan past Iowa, 27-14

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 01, 2022 03:48 PM EDT

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs for a 42-yard touchdown against Maryland in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan to visit Iowa for Big Ten title game rematch

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan's Harbaugh: Iowa's where 'top-five teams go to die'

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 29, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Johnson's touchdowns lead Iowa past Nevada, 27-0

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 18, 2022 03:30 AM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kaleb Johnson rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns, and Iowa endured a night of lightning delays for a 27-0 win over Nevada on Saturday...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa State won 10-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hawkeyes will try again to rev up offense when Nevada visits

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 02:49 PM EDT

Iowa State offensive lineman Trevor Downing (52) celebrates with the Cy-Hawk trophy after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa State won 10-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa St. uses long drive to hold off Iowa, 10-7

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 10, 2022 07:37 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers (12) drops back to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeast Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa takes 6-game CyHawk streak into showdown with 'Clones

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:20 PM EDT