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FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) strips the ball from Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) causing a fumble during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, in Tampa, Fla. Iowa junior A.J. Epenesa knows that he has a strong shot at being picked in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft should he choose to go pro next spring. He’s just choosing not to think about it until then. Epenesa, a 6-foot-6, 280-pound defensive end who led the Big Ten with 10.5 sacks a year ago despite coming off the bench, is poised for a monster season in 2019. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Iowa's Epenesa focusing on '19 season, not '20 NFL draft

By Luke Meredith Jun. 18, 2019 03:41 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

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 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

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, center, reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 18 Iowa takes 3-game win streak to No. 17 Penn State

By Luke Meredith Oct. 23, 2018 05:22 PM EDT

Maryland running back Anthony McFarland is tacked by Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa pummels Maryland 23-0 for 3rd straight win

By Luke Meredith Oct. 20, 2018 03:18 PM EDT

No. 19 Iowa seeks 3rd straight win vs. Maryland

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2018 11:07 AM EDT
Maryland (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) at No. 19 Iowa (5-1, 2-1), noon ET (ESPN2). Line: Iowa by 9 Series record: Tied 1-1. WHAT'S AT...