Mekhi Sargent
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'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 defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) intercepts a pass as Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater (70) tackles him during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
No. 20 Iowa blanks Northwestern 20-0 in season's 2nd shutout

By John Jackson Oct. 26, 2019 03:12 PM EDT

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) runs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 26-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
With Big Ten reprieve, No. 20 Iowa takes on Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 AM EDT

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
With new life, No. 20 Iowa looks to beat Northwestern

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 04:07 PM EDT

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

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Illinois stuns No. 6 Wisconsin with last-second FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver David Bell, center, catches a pass between Iowa defenders Jack Koerner, left, and Matt Hankins, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 23 Iowa holds off Purdue 26-20

By Luke Meredith Oct. 19, 2019 03:27 PM EDT

Penn State defensive tackle Robert Windsor, center, celebrates a sack with safety Garrett Taylor, left, and defensive tackle Antonio Shelton, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 10 Penn State holds off No. 17 Iowa 17-12

By Luke Meredith Oct. 12, 2019 11:24 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes under pressure from Utah State defensive end Tipa Galeai (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 10 Florida beats No. 7 Auburn 24-13 at Swamp

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

Michigan running back Christian Turner (3) fumbles as Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) makes a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 19 Michigan leans on defense to beat No. 14 Iowa 10-3

By Larry Lage Oct. 05, 2019 04:03 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) scores on a two-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 14 Iowa, No. 19 Michigan aim to end drought in Big Ten

By Larry Lage Oct. 04, 2019 02:36 AM 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 Mekhi Sargent (10) tries to break a tackle by Middle Tennessee cornerback Teldrick Ross, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 14 Iowa throttles Middle Tennessee 48-3

By Luke Meredith Sep. 28, 2019 03:21 PM EDT

Iowa linebacker Amani Jones (52) celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa won 18-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 14 Iowa hosts MTSU, seeking 1st 4-0 start since '15

By Luke Meredith Sep. 27, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) tries to break the tackle of Rutgers defensive back Jarrett Paul (25) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 14 Iowa faces No. 19 Michigan in possibly pivotal game

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 03:41 PM EDT

Iowa State tight end Dylan Soehner celebrates a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Ames. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 19 Iowa faces road test at rival Iowa State

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, center, makes a reception for the first down as Rutgers defensive back Avery Young, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Iowa City. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 20 Iowa rolls past Rutgers 30-0, Stanley throws 3 TDs

By Luke Meredith Sep. 07, 2019 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) walks off the field following a 35-21 win against against South Alabama in an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. The co-No. 25 Cornhuskers are revved up to play their old Big Eight/Big 12 rivals after a sluggish offensive performance against South Alabama. Martinez must be much better if Nebraska is going to win a road game for the first time under second-year coach Scott Frost. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Huskers visit old rival Colorado looking to avenge 2018 loss

By Eric Olson Sep. 05, 2019 02:11 AM 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