Iowans placed more than $2 billion in wagers on sporting events in 2021, according to recently published state figures. That number envelopes the $575 million that was bet on sports in 2020.
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Iowans placed more than $2 billion in wagers on sporting events in 2021, according to recently published state figures. That number envelopes the $575 million that was bet on sports in 2020.
The Gazette is compiling a running list of Iowa football seniors’ decisions on whether they’ll use their extra year of eligibility.
Iowa will open its 2022 Big Ten football schedule with a visit to Rutgers instead of Minnesota. The Hawkeyes’ bye week also moved up a week, and several other games were shuffled.
Iowa football finished the 2021 season ranked No. 23 in the AP Poll, marking the fourth consecutive year with a AP Top 25 finish. Only seven other schools have active streaks as long as or longer than Iowa’s.
LaShell Nelson is the first Black woman to serve as a football official for the Big Ten Conference and officiated some major games in 2020 and 2021, including Iowa’s Oct. 9 home win against Penn State. She’s also a vice president at major financial services company in Dallas.
Iowa’s Dane Belton will go pro after finishing 2021 tied for fourth in the FBS with five interceptions.
Coggon native and former walk-on Kyler Schott announced the end of his time as a Hawkeye on Twitter Friday.
Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla “have a great friendship” despite competing for the same starting quarterback spot.
John Steppe breaks down three key plays from Iowa’s Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky in a film room version of Hawk Off The Press.
Ivory Kelly-Martin won’t use his extra year of eligibility. The backup running back, who frequently battled injuries, finished his Iowa career with 804 rushing yards and 4.4 yards per carry.
Reigning Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year Riley Moss announced Wednesday he will not enter the 2022 NFL Draft, instead returning to Iowa.
Fifth-year senior Jack Koerner will chase his “dream of playing on Sundays,” he announced Thursday evening. The former walk-on had five interceptions in his last two seasons.
Hawkeyes running backs Gavin Williams and Leshon Williams had career-best performances in Saturday’s Citrus Bowl. Gavin believes the duo can “open up the playbook and do a lot of things new.“
A Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky added to Iowa’s what-might-have-been season.
While Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras has “grown my immune system” to handle the social media backlash, it’s tougher for family and friends to see.
A closer look at the Citrus Bowl, where Kentucky defeated Iowa, 20-17.
Photos from the Citrus Bowl, where a late Iowa rally wasn’t enough to beat Kentucky.
No. 22 Kentucky beat No. 15 Iowa 20-17 in the Citrus Bowl with a late touchdown and interception.
The viewing guide, predictions and pregame coverage ahead of the Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky.
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin garnered high praise from teammates and coaches for his unselfishness. He’ll be back in the mix at running back and special teams in what will likely be the finale of his Iowa career.
Patrick Kennedy tasted the bittersweet success of an All-American performance without achieving his ultimate goal of a national title. He is hungry to even better in his final season with the Hawkeyes.
Women’s basketball: No. 14 Iowa prevails with a 67-58 win at Northwestern despite foul trouble to its posts, and 20 turnovers.
Iowa State is third, Iowa sits in fourth and University of Northern Iowa is No. 17 in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association NCAA Division I dual rankings released Tuesday.
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