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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 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

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 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

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) celebrates with teammate Colten Rastetter after kicking a 45-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Duncan was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:06 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

Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff, center, sacks Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Minnesota QB Morgan uncertain for next game with concussion

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2019 02:49 PM EST

LSU coach Ed Orgeron and players celebrate after an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. No. 1 LSU won 58-37. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Separation at top around country

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 18, 2019 03:26 AM 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

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa injures hip, out for rest of season

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck cheers his team during an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 31-26. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 7 Minnesota continues playoff push at No. 23 Iowa

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2019 03:13 PM EST

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

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley runs from Iowa State defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa won 18-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Persistent Hawkeyes hold off Cyclones in Iowa rivalry

By Luke Meredith Sep. 15, 2019 03:52 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

Illinois linebacker Milo Eifler (5) and Illinois defensive lineman Oluwole Betiku Jr. (47) reach to take possession of a ball fumbled by Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Illini's Betiku could be Big Ten's next defensive line star

By Eric Olson Sep. 12, 2019 03:21 PM EDT

Iowa wide receiver Oliver Martin, center, celebrates with teammates Nate Wieting, left, and Brandon Smith, right, after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami of Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 38-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 20 Iowa hosts Rutgers in Big Ten opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 03:26 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

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)
No. 20 Iowa opens with Miami (Ohio)

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

Iowa running backs Toren Young, from left, Mekhi Sargent and Ivory Kelly-Martin pose for a photo during the team's NCAA college football media day, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Des Moines Register via AP)
Iowa loaded for 2019 as brutal road schedule looms

By Luke Meredith Aug. 13, 2019 01:54 PM EDT