Kirk Ferentz
FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Indianapolis. Ohio State is back on top in Big Ten recruiting, with Day wrapping up his first full signing class on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Buckeyes on top in Big Ten recruiting; Huskers best in West

By Eric Olson Feb. 05, 2020 04:32 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

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) runs with the ball while defended by Southern California cornerback Greg Johnson (9) during the first half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Smith-Marsette has 3 TDs, Iowa beats USC in Holiday Bowl

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2019 11:56 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is caught by Texas A&M defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 22 USC 49-24 in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 07:27 PM EST

Southern California head football coach Clay Helton speaks to members of the media about the 2019 Holiday Bowl during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in San Diego, Calif. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)
Iowa to honor Hayden Fry while facing USC in Holiday Bowl

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 26, 2019 07:19 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) breaks a tackle by Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 17 Memphis tops No. 18 Cincinnati, set for rematch

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Iowa players including wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) and defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrate following an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Iowa won 27-24. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Duncan’s late FG lifts No. 19 Iowa past Cornhuskers 27-24

By Eric Olson Nov. 29, 2019 06:16 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost holds his head during the closing seconds of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Wisconsin won 37-21. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 19 Hawkeyes look to crank up run game again vs Huskers

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2019 03:28 AM EST

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota win away from its first Big Ten championship game

By Eric Olson Nov. 27, 2019 02:19 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 19-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Senior QB Nate Stanley shoots up Iowa history books

By Luke Meredith Nov. 26, 2019 05:43 PM EST

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson, right, scores on a 2-yard touchdown run ahead of Illinois defensive back Stanley Green, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Iowa shuts down Illinois 19-10 behind Stanley, Duncan

Nov. 23, 2019 03:26 PM EST

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, front, works to bring in a reception as Minnesota defensive back Coney Durr trails during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Surging Illinois faces stern test on the road vs No. 19 Iowa

By Luke Meredith Nov. 22, 2019 12:53 PM EST

Iowa's Tyler Goodson runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Freshmen Tracy, Goodson emerge as playmakers for No. 19 Iowa

By Luke Meredith Nov. 19, 2019 03:27 PM EST

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, left, celebrates with offensive lineman Kyler Schott, right, after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 23 Iowa hands No. 7 Minnesota its first loss, 23-19

Nov. 16, 2019 07:33 PM EST

Iowa's Tyrone Tracy Jr. gets past Wisconsin's Jack Sanborn during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 7 Minnesota takes its perfect season to No. 23 Iowa

By Luke Meredith Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 23 Iowa seeking to play spoiler vs. No. 7 Minnesota

By Luke Meredith Nov. 12, 2019 05:05 PM EST

Iowa's Nate Stanley throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Taylor's big day helps No. 16 Badgers edge No. 18 Iowa 24-22

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 09, 2019 08:23 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
No. 18 Iowa looks to snap losing streak vs. No. 16 Badgers

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 08, 2019 02:38 AM EST

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
No. 13 Wisconsin hosts No. 18 Iowa after back-to-back losses

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 03:39 PM EST

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) celebrates his teams 20-0 win against Northwestern during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
No. 13 Minnesota looks to seal up Big Ten West

By Luke Meredith Nov. 07, 2019 03:33 PM EST