Amani Hooker
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay, left, tries to bring down Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker after he intercepted a pass from Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens 11/22/2020

Nov. 24, 2020 04:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson catches a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Hockenson is leaving school early for the NFL. The Hawkeyes announced on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, that Hockenson, a redshirt sophomore, will join teammates Noah Fant, Anthony Nelson and Amani Hooker as early entrees in the draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Illinois at Iowa 10/7/2017

Jan. 14, 2019 01:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018, file photo, Iowa's T.J. Hockenson poses with the trophy after winning the John Mackey Award as top tight end in college football, in Atlanta. Hockenson is leaving school early for the NFL. The Hawkeyes announced on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, that Hockenson, a redshirt sophomore, will join teammates Noah Fant, Anthony Nelson and Amani Hooker as early entrees in the draft. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson leaving for the NFL draft

By Luke Meredith Jan. 14, 2019 11:56 AM EST

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Iowa DB Amani Hooker headed to NFL

Jan. 05, 2019 05:42 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa junior defensive back Amani Hooker says he will enter the NFL draft. Hooker, a first-team All-Big Ten pick and the league's...

Bulldogs face Iowa with shot at biggest bowl win in 8 years

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 11:28 AM EST
Outback Bowl: Iowa (8-4) vs. Mississippi State (8-4), Tuesday, noon, Eastern (ESPN2) Line: Mississippi State by 7. Series Record: first...

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill. No. 21 Northwestern set to face No. 6 Ohio State in the Wildcats’ first Big Ten championship game appearance on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in what could be a signature moment for a consistent winner trying to earn its spot among the conference’s elite. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Big Ten: Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald voted coach of year

Nov. 27, 2018 05:54 PM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks at the scoreboard while playing Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Disappointed Hawkeyes look to close '18 on high note

By Luke Meredith Nov. 06, 2018 03:23 PM EST

Purdue fans celebrate a touchdown against Iowa in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Evans' field goal sends Purdue past No. 19 Iowa 38-36

By Michael Marot Nov. 03, 2018 07:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo (22) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Lincoln, Neb. His 493 yards and three touchdowns led the woeful Cornhuskers in rushing last season, but he’s become the team’s most-improved player this year. He’s compiled 710 rushing yards and eight touchdowns through eight games, while averaging 7.4 yards per carry. He’s reached the 100-yard mark in four of the past five games. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Ozigbo, Coughlin head list of Big Ten's most improved

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 01, 2018 11:41 AM EDT

Iowa's Djimon Colbert celebrates after his team's 48-31 win against Minnesota after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Iowa looking for offense to help banged-up defense

By Luke Meredith Oct. 09, 2018 04:44 PM EDT