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Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen looks toward his players on the sideline during a break in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Bloomington, Ind. Allen is coach of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored

By Eric Olson Dec. 22, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, left, greets Nebraska head coach Scott Frost before an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Nebraska at Iowa 11/27/2020

Nov. 27, 2020 12:45 PM EST

Iowa offensive lineman Justin Britt (63) lifts running back Tyler Goodson (15) in celebration after Goodson scored a touchdown against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Hawkeyes ramp up run going into rivalry game with Huskers

By Adam Hensley Nov. 25, 2020 01:38 PM EST

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) scores on a 9-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Pig out: Ground-heavy Gophers try to regain Floyd from Hawks

By Dave Campbell Nov. 12, 2020 06:57 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Goodson rushes for 113 yards as Iowa wallops Michigan State

By Adam Hensley Nov. 07, 2020 03:46 PM EST

FILE- In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz follows warmups before an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Iowa's Ferentz, after going 10-3: 'It’s hard to win'

Jan. 20, 2020 04:23 PM EST

Members of Iowa's staff attend to junior wide receiver Brandon Smith after he injured his ankle in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)
No. 20 Iowa gets new life in Big Ten West race

By Luke Meredith Oct. 22, 2019 02:38 PM EDT

Iowa plays Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Kinnick Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Penn State won 17-12. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 23 Iowa tries to spark offense after 2 straight losses

Oct. 15, 2019 05:39 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) passes over Purdue linebacker Ben Holt (44) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford, No. 10 Penn State host 17th-ranked Iowa

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 03:40 PM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) leaps over Middle Tennessee safety Gregory Grate Jr. (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 48-3. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 14 Iowa finds success in revitalized running game

By Luke Meredith Oct. 01, 2019 11:00 PM EDT

Iowa running back Toren Young scores on a 2-yard touchdown run in front of Miami of Ohio linebacker Kobe Burse (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 38-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa turns to unknown walk-on named 'Shooter' at guard

By Luke Meredith Sep. 03, 2019 03:25 PM EDT

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent runs from Miami of Ohio defensive lineman Cam Turner (52) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Stanley, Sargent lead No. 20 Iowa past Miami (Ohio)

Aug. 31, 2019 11:31 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

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm responds to a question during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days Friday, July 19, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Harbaugh, Michigan looking to play game outside US

Jul. 19, 2019 12:23 PM EDT

Iowa looking for line to open more holes for backs in '19

By Luke Meredith Apr. 23, 2019 07:19 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz believes that the Hawkeyes' blockers — and not necessarily their running backs — will need to improve...

Iowa's Julius Brents intercepts the ball intended for Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Minneapolis. Iowa won 48-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Stanley's 4 TD passes send Iowa past Minnesota 48-31

By Dave Campbell Oct. 06, 2018 07:56 PM EDT

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell smiles as he runs warm ups before an NCAA college football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Campbell, Cyclones focus on Iowa after canceled opener

By Luke Meredith Sep. 03, 2018 09:55 AM EDT