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Prepping for Pregame: Episode 10

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 10

November 6, 2019

The Force discusses Iowa's upcoming matchup against Wisconsin in Madison. The game is the Hawkeyes' biggest of the season, so the staff also talks about the Big Ten West Race and the newly-released...

Minnesota head coach, P.J. Fleck, addresses the media during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Minnesota extends Fleck; Illinois, Indiana among teams to beat

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 5, 2019

Among the best-performing teams in the Big Ten at the moment are three surprising names: Indiana, Illinois, and Minnesota. Indiana has notched seven wins already this season and is on the verge of the...

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor carries the ball during Iowas game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Iowa defense continues prep for Wisconsin’s Taylor

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 5, 2019

On every Wisconsin football highlight reel, No. 23 can be found flying around the field. Jonathan Taylor ranks ninth in the country with 1,009 total rushing yards, and his average of 126.1 yards per...

Iowa players huddle up during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Kayser: The Big Ten West could end up a mess

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 4, 2019

Welcome to the biggest two weeks of Iowa football’s season. These next two games will determine Iowa’s fate in the Big Ten West by a measure of two things: Iowa’s will to win and Wisconsin and Minnesota’s...

Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini catches the ball during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. Ragiani caught for a total of 4 yards.

Which units have made biggest impact for Iowa’s offense and defense?

Pete Ruden and Robert Read October 30, 2019

Offense — wide receivers What was once the weakest link of the Iowa offense now is its deepest and most impactful unit. Receiving corps under head coach Kirk Ferentz have — in most cases —...

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 9

Prepping for Pregame: Episode 9

October 30, 2019

The Force discusses Iowa's 20-0 victory over Northwestern on Oct. 26, along with media availability with defensive line coach Kelvin Bell, linebackers coach Seth Wallace, running backs coach Derrick Foster,...

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Michigan, Illinois on the rise in Big Ten

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 29, 2019

A few teams in the Big Ten were, in a lot of ways, written off as recently as a month ago. But Michigan and Illinois are doing plenty to prove how football teams can morph and grow throughout a season. Illinois...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson breaks a tackle during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. Goodson rushed for a total of 58  yards.

Iowa football’s Goodson shining bright in ground attack

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 29, 2019

Iowa can only be partly happy with its run game right now. The Hawkeyes are averaging 3.9 yards per carry, which ranks 10th in the Big Ten — one spot ahead of Rutgers. But some of that can be attributed...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston tackles Northwestern quarter back Aidan Smith during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. The Hawkeyes had a total of 63 tackles.

Golston, Epenesa take advantage of snap increase

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 28, 2019

In 2018, A.J. Epenesa and Chauncey Golston weren’t starters on what was possibly Iowa’s single strongest position group. Instead, Golston saw around 25 snaps per game on the defensive line, and...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson completes a carry during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Hawkeye rushing attack finally successful against Wildcats

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 27, 2019

The Iowa running backs produced a strong second-half performance against Northwestern on Oct. 26, ending Hawkeye rushing struggles against the Wildcats. Facing a Pat Fitzgerald-led Northwestern always...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston tackles Northwestern quarter back Aidan Smith during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. The Hawkeyes had a total of 63 tackles.

Grading Iowa’s performance against Northwestern

October 27, 2019

Offense — B- Iowa’s offensive performance was highlighted by a 50-yard touchdown pass from Nate Stanley to Tyrone Tracy in which Tracy slipped out of a tackle and outran the Wildcat defense for...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent scores a touchdown during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. Sargent carried the ball 46 yards, with the longest run at 13 yards.

Ruden: Iowa in perfect position ahead of Wisconsin game

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 27, 2019

Don’t look now, but Iowa’s not in as bad of a spot as you would’ve thought scrolling through Twitter two weeks ago. If you clicked the blue icon with the white bird on your phone at any point...

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