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Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras hands the ball off to running back Tyler Goodson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 30-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa's offense builds confidence with Goodson's career game

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 21, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

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 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

Michigan linebacker Cameron McGrone (44) sacks Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

No. 17 Iowa looks to tighten things up vs. No. 10 Penn State

Oct. 08, 2019 04:48 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 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

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

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

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tagovailoa helps No. 2 Alabama rout Duke 42-3

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, in Tampa, Fla. For the first time in school history, No. 20 Iowa will open a season with a home game at night. Miami (Ohio) at Iowa on Saturday night, Aug. 31. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

WR Martin's debut headlines No. 20 Iowa's home opener

By Luke Meredith Aug. 30, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

No. 20 Iowa opens with Miami (Ohio)

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass against Mississippi State during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday,, in Tampa, Fla. Stanley threw for 52 touchdowns in his first two seasons as a starter, the most in school history, and he’s just 23 more scores away from passing Heisman Trophy runner-up Chuck Long for the No. 1 spot. And while Stanley has over 5,000 fewer yards passing than Long did, he’s within striking distance of Drew Tate for second on that list. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Iowa QB Nate Stanley approaching school records

By Luke Meredith Aug. 27, 2019 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file phoot, Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent (10) scores a touchdown against Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. The 20th-ranked Hawkeyes are looking to answer questions at running back ahead of their season opener next weekend. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Iowa DT Daviyon Nixon impresses in fall camp

By Luke Meredith Aug. 20, 2019 06:10 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 A.J. Epenesa (94) runs the ball into the end zone after recovering a fumble in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)

Iowa hands Illinois worst loss in school history

By Terry Towery Nov. 17, 2018 07:38 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...