Iowa Hawkeyes
Purdue offensive lineman Greg Long pours a can of beer over his face after an Iowa fan tossed the beer onto the field during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won 24-7. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)
AP Top 25: Cincinnati up to No. 2; Purdue snaps poll drought

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2021 02:08 PM EDT

POLL ALERT: Cincinnati up to No. 2, Purdue snaps poll drought after beating Iowa; Texas-San Antonio ranked for 1st time

Oct. 17, 2021 02:03 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Cincinnati up to No. 2, Purdue snaps poll drought after beating Iowa; Texas-San Antonio ranked for 1st time. ...

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) carries the ball as he breaks a tackle against UCF linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: LSU's Davis-Price runs for 287 yards

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2021 10:33 PM EDT

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, consoles quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) following an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Mullen faces scrutiny; No. 2 Iowa upset

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2021 08:37 PM EDT

Mansell propels Abilene Christian to 24-17 win over Lamar

Oct. 16, 2021 07:39 PM EDT
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Quarterback Peyton Mansell ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns and Abilene Christian overcame a rough second quarter to beat Lamar 24-17...

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) celebrates with teammate wide receiver David Bell (3) after scoring on a 6-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Aidan O'Connell, David Bell lead Purdue past No. 2 Iowa 24-7

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 16, 2021 07:31 PM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs from Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdue at Iowa 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 05:15 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Week 7 preview: UGA looks to avoid another upset of No. 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2021 02:58 AM EDT

Iowa defensive backs Matt Hankins (8) and Jack Koerner (28) celebrate an interception in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-20. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 2 Hawkeyes out to extend win streak when Purdue visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:18 PM EDT

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, shakes hands with Penn State head coach James Franklin before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Franklin responds to Iowa's Ferentz, denied faking injuries

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:19 AM EDT

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
No. 2 Iowa, leading West, has eye on prize for Purdue visit

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 14, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Boilermakers at No. 2 Iowa featured game on Big Ten schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 14, 2021 02:03 AM EDT

FILE - Iowa punter Tory Taylor (9) stands on the sideline before an NCAA college football game against Kent State in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, file photo. Tory Taylor sells T-shirts that say "Punting Is Winning." Those words describe what's going on at No. 2 Iowa, where Taylor's punting has played a huge factor in the Hawkeyes' 6-0 start. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
'Punting Is Winning' shirts symbolize No. 2 Hawkeyes' season

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 12, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Texas A&M wide receiver Demond Demas (1) gets away from Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: UGA joins No. 1 club; Tide slips

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 11, 2021 02:21 AM EDT

POLL ALERT: Georgia is No. 1 during regular season for first time since 1982; Iowa, Cincinnati next; Tide slips to No. 5

Oct. 10, 2021 02:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Georgia is No. 1 during regular season for first time since 1982; Iowa, Cincinnati next; Tide slips to No. 5. ...

Grinnell College running back Danny Carter catches a pass during an NCAA college football practice, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Grinnell, Iowa. Football is back at Division III Grinnell College, and with a new coach, lots of new players and a new look, the program is on its way to thriving rather than just surviving as it has in the past. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Coming out of dormancy, Iowa D3 team hopes bigger is better

By Eric Olson Oct. 10, 2021 10:45 AM EDT

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is forced out of bounds by Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: MSU's Nailor has 221 yards receiving

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2021 10:09 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: A&M's upset sends season into full tilt

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2021 09:27 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State 23-20, fans storm field

By Eric Olson Oct. 09, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford stands next to offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich during NCAA college football practice Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News via AP)
Penn State's Sean Clifford knocked out of game vs No. 3 Iowa

By Eric Olson Oct. 09, 2021 06:20 PM EDT