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FILE - Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa has regularly recruited football players out of Nebraska, and several of them have played key roles in the Hawkeyes’ six-game winning streak against the Cornhuskers. Ott, from Giltner, Neb., was a starter in Iowa’s 38-17 win over Nebraska in 2013 and its 37-34 overtime loss to the Huskers in 2014. The teams play Friday Nov. 26, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth, File)
Hawkeyes' Johnson is next Nebraskan out to knock off Huskers

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 23, 2021 06:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, left, celebrates his touchdown reception with Iowa tight end Nate Wieting, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Iowa City. No. 19 Iowa's passing game has been lethal so far _ despite losing two first-round picks in tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant.(AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Stanley, Iowa shift passing attack from tight ends to WRs

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 10, 2019 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass against Mississippi State during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday,, in Tampa, Fla. Stanley threw for 52 touchdowns in his first two seasons as a starter, the most in school history, and he’s just 23 more scores away from passing Heisman Trophy runner-up Chuck Long for the No. 1 spot. And while Stanley has over 5,000 fewer yards passing than Long did, he’s within striking distance of Drew Tate for second on that list. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Iowa QB Nate Stanley approaching school records

By Luke Meredith Aug. 27, 2019 04:16 PM EDT

Iowa running backs Toren Young, from left, Mekhi Sargent and Ivory Kelly-Martin pose for a photo during the team's NCAA college football media day, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Des Moines Register via AP)
Iowa loaded for 2019 as brutal road schedule looms

By Luke Meredith Aug. 13, 2019 01:54 PM EDT

Iowa transfer Oliver Martin in limbo as season approaches

By Luke Meredith Aug. 09, 2019 05:13 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa fans spent years hoping to see native son Oliver Martin catching passes for the Hawkeyes. They'll eventually get their wish...

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) catches a 15-yard touchdown pass ahead of Iowa State defensive back Evrett Edwards, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa knows it’ll have to revamp its tight-end focused offense in 2019 after losing two of the best in school history to the NFL. Brandon Smith and Imhir Smith-Marsette will likely be the major benefactors of T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant’s departures. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa revamps passing game with Hockenson, Fant off to NFL

By Luke Meredith Apr. 16, 2019 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - These are 2018 file photos showing Iowa NCAA college football players T.J. Hockenson, Amani Hooker, Anthony Nelson and Noah Fant. The Hawkeyes announced on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, that T.J. Hockenson, a redshirt sophomore, will join teammates Noah Fant, Anthony Nelson and Amani Hooker as early entrees in the draft. (AP Photo/File
Iowa looking to plug holes at TE, DL in the offseason

By Luke Meredith Jan. 17, 2019 05:15 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

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018 file photo, 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. The Hawkeyes make their sixth Outback Bowl appearance Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, when they face No. 18 Mississippi State. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Back in Outback Bowl, Iowa is underdog vs Mississippi State

By Steven Wine Dec. 31, 2018 12:05 PM EST

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...

Players skipping 2018-19 bowl games

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST
Players who have announced they will not play in their teams' bowl games with coach's bonus for winning the game: Arizona State (lost to Fresno State...

In-state linemen highlight Iowa's 2019 signing class

Dec. 19, 2018 04:18 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa signed 20 players to national letters of intent Wednesday, a group headlined by instate linemen Ezra Miller of Holstein and Tyler Endres...

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to throw during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Haskins, Bush receive top honors on AP All-Big Ten team

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2018 12:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Iowa tight end Noah Fant gestures after scoring during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Iowa City. Fant says he's leaving school early to enter the NFL draft. Fant announced on his Instagram page on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, that he intends to forego his final season of eligibility to turn pro. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Iowa TE Noah Fant to declare for NFL draft, skip bowl game

Nov. 30, 2018 11:58 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2017, file photo, Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo (22) is tackled by Iowa middle linebacker Josey Jewell (43), defensive back Jake Gervase (30) and defensive end Sam Brincks (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. The last week of the regular season in the Big Ten means a slate of rivalry games. (AP Photo/John Peterson, File)
Iowa at Nebraska 11/24/2017

Nov. 22, 2018 12:31 AM EST

Iowa's Noah Fant (87) runs the ball after making a reception as Illinois' Cameron Watkins (31) attempts the tackle in the first half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson up for national honors

By Luke Meredith Nov. 20, 2018 03:43 PM EST

Iowa's A.J. Epenesa (94) runs the ball into the end zone after recovering a fumble in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Iowa hands Illinois worst loss in school history

By Terry Towery Nov. 17, 2018 07:38 PM EST

Iowa looks to exploit porous Illini defense, end skid

By Terry Towery Nov. 15, 2018 04:24 PM EST
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois offense can run, but its porous defense can't hide. And Iowa knows it. The Hawkeyes hope to slow the Illini running...