K.J. Pilcher

It’s playoff time in Iowa high school football, at least for Class 2A, 1A, A and 8-Player. This episode of the Prep Football Huddle podcast previews the Round of 32 in those classes and looks at what’s at stake in the final week of the regular season for 5A, 4A and 3A teams.

Big Ten Network released its broadcast schedule for the 2023-24 men’s wrestling season Tuesday. Iowa will appear on BTN seven times, televising four home contests and road duals at Nebraska, Illinois and Michigan.

University of Iowa men’s wrestling released its full 2023-24 schedule, opening with a dual at Cal Baptist, hosting Oregon State to kick off action at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and hitting the road for rivalry duals at Iowa State and Oklahoma State.

The Iowa high school football postseason begins for teams in Classes 2A, 1A, A and 8-Player. The Gazette’s Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford share their thoughts on teams bound for the UNI-Dome, upset-minded No. 4 seeds and the benefits of a Week 9 game for non-playoff programs.

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.