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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

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

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin running back Taiwan Deal, center, is brought down by a host of Iowa defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) pose their own unique challenges as they try to get back into the West Division race after losing their conference opener to No. 15 Wisconsin. Their defense has allowed the third-fewest points in the conference (16.6 per game) and the second-fewest yards (270.4). (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Hawkeyes face familiar offense in trip to Indiana

By Michael Marot Oct. 12, 2018 04:00 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