Ivory Kelly-Martin
Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) celebrates with teammate wide receiver David Bell (3) after scoring on a 6-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Aidan O'Connell, David Bell lead Purdue past No. 2 Iowa 24-7

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 16, 2021 07:31 PM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs from Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdue at Iowa 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 05:15 PM EDT

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa looks to pass against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Iowa at Maryland 10/1/2021

Oct. 01, 2021 08:23 PM EDT

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

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz arrives at Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kent State at Iowa 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) greets fans along the spirit walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa at Iowa State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 03:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, file photo, Iowa's Ladell Betts (46) celebrates with teammates Erik Jensen, center, and David Porter, left, after scoring a touchdown against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Iowa City, Iowa. Ladell Betts says Iowa City has changed a lot in the 20 years since he wrapped up his college career, what with all the new housing areas, hotels, coffee shops and restaurants. As for the Iowa football program, he says, it was like stepping back in time when he arrived this spring as the new running backs coach. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ladell Betts takes step back in time with return to Hawkeyes

By Eric Olson Apr. 30, 2021 02:36 AM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) scores on a 9-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Michigan State at Iowa 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 01:41 PM EST

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin speaks during a news conference, Friday, June 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. The Iowa football team took a big step toward improving its lines of communication in the week since the program was hit with allegations of systemic racism, coach Kirk Ferentz and three of his players said Friday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ferentz, players say positive change underway for Hawkeyes

Jun. 12, 2020 05:03 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

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...

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald,, center, walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Northwestern beats Iowa 14-10

By Pete Ruden Nov. 10, 2018 07:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Purdue quarterback David Blough throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. Blough had been about the hottest thing going in the Big Ten before throwing three interceptions last week against Michigan State. It won’t get any easier for Blough at home against Iowa. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Purdue, Iowa hope to get back into Big Ten West title race

By Michael Marot Nov. 02, 2018 03:00 AM EDT

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...

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

Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) celebrates with teammates after an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 34-7. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Surging No. 19 Iowa returns home to host talented Maryland

By Luke Meredith Oct. 19, 2018 04:00 AM 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

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) throws a pass against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. McSorley has thrown for a total of 757 yards and seven touchdowns in his last two games against the Spartans, and the spotlight will be on him again because Michigan State famously stuffs the run but can’t stop the pass. (AP Photo/Chris Knight, File)
Wisconsin-Michigan crossover game tops Big Ten's schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2018 02:59 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