John Steppe

Despite injuries to defensive backs Terry Roberts, Matt Hankins and Jack Koerner, Iowa’s defense was solid against Illinois.

Most of Iowa’s performance wasn’t glamorous. It won’t wow many people. But it was enough for a much-needed 33-23 victory over Illinois.

North Linn alum Kyler Schott has gone from practices as a freshman that were “not pretty” to being a starter and vocal leader for Iowa.

Iowa is yet to declare a starting quarterback for the Iowa-Illinois game. Meanwhile, Saturday’s game will showcase two effective defenses.

Competitive Keagan Johnson has found a role in his first year at Iowa amid a talented group of wide receivers.

The Gazette’s John Steppe and The News-Gazette’s Bob Asmussen preview this week’s Illinois-Iowa game on Hawk Off The Press, our Hawkeye football podcast.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Iowa’s 2019 leader in receiving yards has seen a much smaller role in 2021, leading to some public frustration.

Iowa senior cornerback Riley Moss is back on the field after a knee injury and has not decided whether he will use his extra year of eligibility because of COVID-19.

A quarterback-turned-wide receiver and a running back who comes from an athletic family are among the Illini who could have a big impact in Saturday’s game against the Hawkeyes.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. isn’t listed as a starter on the updated Iowa football depth chart, a day after he tweeted, “Why have a Swiss Army knife and NOT use it to its full potential!!”

Iowa football rewind: Iowa’s run defense was not quite up to par, Alex Padilla played better than his completion percentage suggests and the Hawkeyes still have a slim path to a division title.

Northwestern scored a goal with one minute left, ending the Iowa field hockey season a game short of the Final Four.

John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss Iowa’s 27-22 win over Minnesota on The Final Score.

Sophomore quarterback Alex Padilla earned high praise as he experienced his childhood dream in Iowa’s win over Minnesota.

A deflected two-point pass and freshman Keagan Johnson’s evasiveness helped No. 20 Iowa outlast Minnesota for a 27-22 win.