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Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to reporters during a college football media day, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ball-hawking defense is out to make Iowa best in West again

By John Bohnenkamp 10 hrs ago

FILE - Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) runs on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Campbell plans to savor his 2023 senior football season after missing spring practice to allow nagging injuries to heal. Campbell was the national leader in tackles with 143 last season and a second-team pick to The Associated Press All-Big Ten team. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
After missing spring, Iowa's Campbell to savor senior season

By John Bohnenkamp Jun. 24, 2022 02:19 PM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) is grabbed by Louisville defensive back Chandler Jones (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Iowa, Kentucky will meet for the first time in Citrus Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 04:48 PM EST

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh, left, is congratulated by basketball coach Juwan Howard, right, after an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 2 Wolverines, No. 15 Hawkeyes play for Big Ten title

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 03:25 PM EST

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) catches a pass ahead of Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Jones' kick return lifts No. 18 Iowa past Illinois 33-23

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Illinois at Iowa 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) carries the ball against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 14-6. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 18 Iowa clings to West hopes entering game with Illini

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 07:49 PM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Minnesota at Iowa 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 02:39 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty looks to throw a pass against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Iowa at Northwestern 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 08:31 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris (27) pushes Wisconsin wide receiver Jack Dunn (16) out of bounds after a reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Iowa at Wisconsin 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 01:57 PM EDT

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

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
No. 2 Iowa, leading West, has eye on prize for Purdue visit

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 14, 2021 10:59 AM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State 23-20, fans storm field

By Eric Olson Oct. 09, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford stands next to offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich during NCAA college football practice Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News via AP)
Penn State's Sean Clifford knocked out of game vs No. 3 Iowa

By Eric Olson Oct. 09, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) arrives at Kinnick Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Penn State at Iowa 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 02:11 PM EDT

FILE - Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (7) is sacked by Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, file photo. Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell has become a one-man wrecking crew. He's the Hawkeyes' leading tackler by far, his scoop and score broke open the Hawkeyes' win over Iowa State, and his fumble recovery set up the tying touchdown in a come-from-behind win over Colorado State. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Self-made LB Jack Campbell reaches new heights with Hawkeyes

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 28, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

Colorado State quarterback Todd Centeio (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ron Johnson)
No. 5 Iowa rallies to defeat Colorado State 24-14

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 25, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7)is tackled by Colorado State defensive lineman Scott Patchan (1) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ron Johnson)
Colorado State at Iowa 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 04:51 PM EDT