Anthony Nelson
Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) sacks Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. Iowa won 35-7. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Iowa defensive line causing trouble for Big Ten quarterbacks

By Adam Hensley Nov. 19, 2020 01:55 AM EST

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

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

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...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) celebrates with teammates Noah Fant, left, and Nate Stanley (4) after scoring on a 15-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Recinos' FG lifts Iowa over Nebraska 31-28 at final whistle

By Luke Meredith Nov. 23, 2018 03:32 PM EST

No. 19 Iowa, Purdue try to stay in Big Ten West title race

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 05:01 PM EDT
No. 19 Iowa (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten, No. 16 CFP) at Purdue (4-4, 3-2), 3:30 p.m. EDT (ESPN2) Line: Purdue by 3. Series record: Purdue leads 47...

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

Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) celebrates a touchdown catch with running back Markell Jones (8) and wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 2 Ohio State 49-20, shakes by CFP chase

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 06:01 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

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