K.J. Pilcher

Northern Iowa released its wrestling schedule for the 2023-24 season Monday. The Panthers will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the program with six home dates.

Bobby Bacon and Jeremiah Madlock struck for a 63-yard touchdown pass in the opening quarter. Miles Parlet added the thunder behind a strong rush attack that complemented a stingy defense. The Little Hawks improved their postseason standing Friday night with a dominant 30-0 victory over Linn-Mar.

Luther looks to post in the win column. Trey Birdsong tries to extend his TD string. Wartburg puts win streaks on the line. Coe’s special teams are kicking it. Cair’ron Hendred leads Winona State rushers. Here are five things to watch In non-FBS college football this week.

It’s getting down to crunch time on the Prep Football Huddle podcast. This week’s show delves into eye-opening Week 7 wins from Solon, Marion and more, the updated playoff picture and Week 8 games to watch.

Few embody the core values of their program like East Buchanan’s Tanner Thurn. The senior fullback/linebacker exudes the toughness, work ethic and physical play associated with the squad.

Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford answer more high school football questions. Bears bear, bees bee and sports writers discuss what teams must win, dominant units, consistent performers and post-game celebrations.

Cornell quarterback John Smith threw for a single-game best last week. He followed that performance with another personal best, passing for 276 yards in the Rams’ 36-24 victory over Beloit Saturday at Van Metre Field of Ash Park in Mount Vernon.

Multiple times the Solon defense hoisted the team on its shoulders Friday night, canceling out short fields and turnovers, limiting scores and putting up points of their own in the No. 7 Spartans’ 21-14 victory over top-ranked Williamsburg in a Class 3A District 5 battle at Spartan Stadium. Solon won its sixth straight game and took control of the district title race.

Cornell tries to make it a streak. Coe is ready to rebound. Upper Iowa faces a rare rematch. Wartburg’s Owen Grover approaches a career tackles record. Here are five things to watch in non-FBS Iowa college football this week.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy posted its second shutout of the season, Vicenzo Gianforte passed for four TDs and helped the offense amass 462 yards and the Cougars earned their fifth straight victory. Class 5A No. 3 Kennedy thumped Dubuque Hempstead, 44-0, Thursday night at Kingston Stadium.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy and West Branch started the 2023 Iowa high school football season 0-2 against tough schedules but have won every game since, including a pair of eye-openers last week. The Prep Football Huddle podcast discusses those teams and more noteworthy resurgences this week.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Reid Hall claimed the Class 4A boys’ state golf individual title last season. He will attempt to repeat in his fourth state appearance, beginning Friday at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny.

Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford evaluate teams’ stocks, the toughest district and technology on the fan experience. We also pick which coach would be fun to mic up for a game.

Iowa City West earned a runner-up at the Class 4A district meet Monday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. The Trojans qualified for the state tournament for the first time since 2009. Senior Dillon Croco led West, winning medalist honors with 5-under 66.

Big Ten Conference released its conference schedule for the 2023-24 men’s wrestling season. Iowa will host Minnesota, Purdue, Penn State and Wisconsin this season.