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Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com. 0 Comments ethan.petrik Author email Follow ethan.petrik Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Game time, TV info and what to watch in Iowa at Northwestern Iowa and Northwestern meet for the 87th time and for the first time at New Ryan Field on Saturday. Here's everything to know including kickoff… Report: Northwestern starting quarterback expected to miss Iowa matchup Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles is not expected to play against No. 19 Iowa on Saturday, according to ESPN. Nicco Marchiol is set to start. 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Game time, TV info and what to watch in Iowa at Northwestern Iowa and Northwestern meet for the 87th time and for the first time at New Ryan Field on Saturday. Here's everything to know including kickoff…
Report: Northwestern starting quarterback expected to miss Iowa matchup Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles is not expected to play against No. 19 Iowa on Saturday, according to ESPN. Nicco Marchiol is set to start.
Kirk Ferentz explains why he didn’t plan on watching ESPN’s College Football Playoff Rankings show Iowa is No. 19 in the first CFP rankings of 2026. Kirk Ferentz says the Hawkeyes have more important things to worry about.
Reece Vander Zee bought one of Hank Brown’s NIL hats. The QB had no idea. Hank Brown was surprised to see Reece Vander Zee wearing a hat featuring his favorite Bible verse. He was even more surprised to learn where i…
Iowa football program rallies behind Campbell family Former Iowa star Jack Campbell is recovering in a hospital after suffering a neck injury. His younger brother Drew and the family has the supp…
Kirk Ferentz, Iowa players recap Wisconsin win and preview Northwestern Iowa is back in the AP Top 25 after shutting out Wisconsin. Here's what Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes had to say ahead of Northwestern.
Inside the plays that turned Iowa’s win over Wisconsin into a blowout Iowa's 30-0 win over Wisconsin wasn't decided by one play. Four key moments tell the story of the Hawkeyes' dominant performance.
Iowa coaches, players react to win over Wisconsin Iowa shut out No. 25 Wisconsin 30-0 on homecoming Saturday. Here's what Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeyes players had to say afterward.
Instant reaction to Iowa’s homecoming beatdown of Wisconsin: Kirk Ferentz got QB right the first time Hank Brown is the answer at quarterback, Tony Diaz returned to form and Iowa kept its playoff hopes alive. Five takeaways from the Wisconsin win.
How Iowa extended its winning streak over Wisconsin to five games Iowa football shut out No. 25 Wisconsin 30-0, extending its rivalry winning streak to five games behind a strong performance from Hank Brown.
Game time, TV info and what to watch in Iowa vs. Wisconsin Iowa and Wisconsin meet for the 100th time Saturday. Here's everything to know about the Heartland Trophy matchup, including kickoff, TV cover…
What Iowa—Wisconsin means for Wisconsinite Hawkeyes Addison Ostrenga switched allegiances. Jack Dotzler never wavered. Both Wisconsin natives are eager to face the Badgers at Kinnick Stadium.
Why Iowa brought exciting freshman quarterback on Minnesota trip Iowa freshman quarterback Tradon Bessinger traveled with the Hawkeyes for the first time Saturday. Kirk Ferentz explained why the experience w…
Kirk Ferentz: Hawkeyes ‘definitely want’ to get Tony Diaz more involved Tony Diaz started the season as Iowa's top receiving threat. His opportunities have since dropped, and Kirk Ferentz wants to change that.
Iowa to be without top running back for remainder of 2026 season Kamari Moulton's season is over. Now Iowa must find answers in its backfield ahead of Saturday's matchup with Wisconsin.
Iowa coaches, players recap Minnesota loss and look ahead at Wisconsin clash Iowa football is looking to bounce back after a 13-10 loss to Minnesota. Here's what Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeyes players said ahead of Wisconsin.