John Steppe

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.

Iowa’s offensive line rarely gave quarterback Spencer Petras extended time to throw. The good news for the Hawkeyes? The defense did enough against Wisconsin.

Iowa fell to No. 19 in the AP Top 25 a day after losing by 20 to an unranked Wisconsin team.

John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss Iowa’s 27-7 loss to Wisconsin on The Final Score.

After focusing on “fundamentals” during the bye week, the Iowa offense experienced the same fundamental problems against Wisconsin as two weeks ago against Purdue.

Iowa’s lack of offense resulted in a 20-point loss to Wisconsin and endangered the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten West title odds.

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum has earned high marks for his aggressiveness, “absurd” quickness and quiet leadership.

Two of the best defenses in the Big Ten will face off in Madison with the Heartland Trophy on the line as Iowa looks to rebound from its 24-7 loss to Purdue.

Hawkeye Report’s Tom Kakert joins The Gazette’s John Steppe on Hawk Off The Press to preview Iowa-Wisconsin and discuss Iowa football recruiting.

“Fun-loving” Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum has been a bigger contributor to the Hawkeyes’ offense in 2021.

Saturday’s Iowa-Wisconsin game will feature two rivals with similar styles of play. Kirk Ferentz knows “it’s going to be a battle.”

A freshman who appeared to lift 455 pounds in high school and the latest star running back are among the Wisconsin players worth watching on Saturday.

The Hawkeyes showed imperfections against Purdue, but efficient defense and special teams play has given No. 9 Iowa reason for optimism.

Iowa’s rise to No. 9 in the Associated Press poll follows two losses on Saturday by top-10 teams.