Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA Why Jay Norvell has Iowa’s running backs watching an AI video of King Kong ethan.petrik Sep 23, 2026 Sep 23, 2026 Updated 36 mins ago 0 × Xavier Williams | Iowa Football | Sept. 22 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — The video drew some chuckles from Iowa’s running backs room. But Hawkeye running backs coach Jay Norvell did not play it for laughs.kAmx? x@H2’D “k2 E2C86ElQ03=2?<Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]J@FEF36]4@>^H2E49nGl@~#7~c{C+~_Qmu2== r2>A p==\p446DDk^2m” G:56@ C6=62D65 =2DE >@?E9[ :? 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What Iowa coaches, players said with Big Ten play set to begin Iowa rolled through its nonconference schedule undefeated. Here’s what Hawkeye players said ahead of their Big Ten opener at Michigan.
Read coverage of the Hawkeyes win over Northern Iowa in one spot No. 18 Iowa defeated Northern Iowa 55-0 on Saturday in the 19th meeting of the two programs. Read about the win at the link below.
Sights and Sounds from Iowa's 55-0 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday Relive Iowa football's 55-0 win over Northern Iowa with highlights, photos and postgame reaction from players and coaches.
What allowed Kamari Moulton to break out on Saturday? And, what’s behind him in Iowa’s RB room? Kamari Moulton always knew he had the ability. Believing it was different. Newfound confidence helped unlock a career-best 183-yard performanc…