Iowa Football

Iowa football’s season openers historically have not been accurate forecasts of how the Hawkeyes would fare over the course of a full season.

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara has focused on “encouraging, teaching and learning” as he recovers from the Aug. 12 muscle injury.

Iowa’s Nick Jackson, a fifth-year senior by way of Virginia merely led the ACC in tackles per game the last two seasons.

Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines talked about his Connecticut connection with fellow receiver Nico Ragaini and his impressions of a couple transfers — quarterback Cade McNamara and receiver Seth Anderson — ahead of the Hawkeyes' season opener Saturday against Utah State.

Utah State saw heavy turnover in the transfer portal, but Terrell Vaughn and Hale Motu'apuaka are two returning players who could have an impact on Saturday.

Ogden column: The start of a new season is full of hope and ‘anything can happen’ mindset. What’s better than that?

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara is listed as Iowa’s first-team quarterback on the depth chart released Monday in what is another positive sign as he recovers from an Aug. 12 muscle injury.

The 0-11 Hawkeyes of 1973 had many players who went on to be substantial figures in football, and many others who fared extremely well in business.

Iowa football has embraced Cade McNamara as one of its leaders in his first year as a Hawkeye. His confidence in the offense, despite its subpar results last year, has been contagious.

He has the perfect name for a University of Iowa football player. Hayden Large is from Michigan and really didn’t know much of anything about the Hawkeyes and former legendary coach Hayden Fry before going to college at Dordt in Sioux Center. He is a graduate transfer walk-on for Iowa who hopes to see playing time at the fullback position this season.

In the wake of allegations of at least four current and former Iowa football players betting on their own games, the Big Ten Conference has unveiled new measures to protect the integrity of its competitions.

With the talent and experience the 2023 Winfield-Mount Union football team boasts, it’s easy to see why it has lofty aspirations.

Xavier Nwankpa was a big-time recruit out of Southeast Polk High School two years ago, a five-star safety. He picked Iowa over Ohio State and Notre Dame but didn’t see major playing time for the Hawkeyes last season until recording a Pick-6 interception in the Music City Bowl. He seeks to make a huge impact this season.

Kirk Ferentz lamented being the “lucky ones” and “chosen ones” in the NCAA’s enforcement of sports wagering rules.

Luke Elkin’s consistency as a long snapper has made punter Tory Taylor and kicker Drew Stevens’ jobs “so much easier.” He also adds unique athleticism to a position that does not got the spotlight often.

Kirk Ferentz is “really optimistic” about quarterback Cade McNamara’s injury status, which “looks like it’s on schedule.”

Nick Brooks grew up in Cedar Rapids and attended middle school here. He went to Georgia for a couple of years and became a big-time college recruit. He’s back now in Cedar Rapids for his junior year, and the 6-foot-8, 385-pound offensive lineman is eager to help Cedar Rapids Kennedy win a lot of football games.

Kirk Ferentz said Iowa will appeal Noah Shannon’s one-year suspension. If it stands, it would effectively end his college football career.

Along with running routes in practice or “goofing around” with teammates, Iowa tight end Erick All has the “blessing” of raising his first child, Houston.