Iowa’s running backs showed significant improvement against Northwestern, but they’ll face more challenging defenses in the final three games.
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Iowa’s running backs showed significant improvement against Northwestern, but they’ll face more challenging defenses in the final three games.
Col. Craig Andrle, commander of the 388th Fighter Wing based at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, will lead a four-ship flyover of F-35A Lightning II’s before Saturday’s Iowa vs. Minnesota football game.
Iowa football players and head coach Kirk Ferentz are optimistic about QB Alex Padilla, who appears to be in line to start Saturday against Minnesota.
The Golden Gophers have already lost four running backs to season-ending injuries, but some new faces have stepped up recently. Here are five Minnesota players to watch.
Alex Padilla is Iowa’s projected starting QB against Minnesota. He showed his mobility against Northwestern, but he didn’t need it to make plays.
Iowa backup quarterback Alex Padilla usually has to “prepare like the starter.” On Saturday, he played like one, too.
Quarterback Alex Padilla and receivers Keagan Johnson and Arland Bruce IV got it done for Iowa at Northwestern.
Notes and numbers from Iowa’s 17-12 win over Northwestern.
Backup quarterback Alex Padilla helped the Hawkeyes snap their two-game losing skid with a 17-12 win at Northwestern.
Photos from Iowa’s 17-12 win over Northwestern.
Follow live updates as No. 22 Iowa faces Northwestern on Saturday night.
Find a TV and streaming guide, predictions and pregame coverage ahead of No. 22 Iowa’s game against Northwestern on Saturday.
After a 2019 knee injury dealt a “big blow” to Ryan Gersonde, the Hawkeyes’ backup punter has embraced his role as Iowa’s holder.
It’s a good time for Iowa to play Northwestern. The ‘Cats aren’t good.
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Northwestern linebacker Chris Bergin is piling up stats in his fifth season with the Wildcats.
The Hawkeyes will have as good of an opportunity to establish the run as they’ve had this season Saturday against Northwestern.
Iowa-Northwestern Fun Facts: The Wildcats are good at punt returning, so there’s that.
If seniors want to use an additional year, the Iowa staff will “take them back with open arms.” That creates a “tricky” situation with recruiting.
After two disappointing losses, Iowa’s odds of a Big Ten championship game berth are dwindling. No “wholesale” changes are coming to the offense.
A high-volume running back and safety that could be a first-round pick are among the Northwestern players to know ahead of Saturday’s game.
The Hawkeyes beat both Central College and Cornell.
See photos as the Hawkeyes hosted the Eagles for a women’s college basketball game.
Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun speaks during Media Day
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