Wide receivers and tight ends: A-
Let’s make one thing clear: If this was only about Iowa’s tight ends, the grade would undoubtedly be an A+.
It’s hard not to get the best grade possible when your...
Big Ten Power Rankings
1) Ohio State (12-1)
Another mid-season blowout road loss keeps Ohio State out of the playoffs. Again.
2) Michigan (10-2)
Jim Harbaugh still can’t beat Urban...
From 2011-17, there was a bad taste left in the Hawkeyes’ mouths after each season.
Losing bowl games repeatedly does that to a team. It hurts to end the season on a low note each time.
But after Iowa...
Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 12, 2018
Iowa will face No. 18 Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, and the SEC-Big Ten matchup brings a challenge that the Hawkeyes haven’t had to face yet with quarterback Nate Stanley at the helm.
To...
In former Hawkeye offensive coordinator Greg Davis’ final game at the helm, Iowa produced just 226 yards of offense in its 30-3 loss to Florida in the 2017 Outback Bowl.
Iowa’s ground game did what...
Iowa vs. No. 18 Mississippi State
Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 35-25): Mississippi State - I’m going to get a bulldog once I graduate.
Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 38-22): Mississippi State -Â I...
Linebackers: B
One of the biggest questions surrounding Hawkeye football entering the season narrowed in on the linebackers.
After three-year starters Josey Jewell, Ben Niemann, and Bo Bower graduated,...
Running backs: B-
This season featured a running-back carousel — head coach Kirk Ferentz flirted with three different starting tailbacks throughout the season — but in the last two games, Mekhi Sargent...
Offensive Line: B
Death, taxes, and Iowa’s running game being effective. The Hawkeyes’ ground attack posted some impressive performances with a breakout game here and there, and it posted better numbers...
Defensive Line: A+
Well, this one was a no-brainer.
Iowa’s defensive line wreaked havoc on opposing offensive lines week after week, and the numbers back it up — the Hawkeyes averaged nearly 3 sacks...
Former Iowa and current San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle nearly broke an NFL record in the 49ers' win over the Denver Broncos Sunday - in one half.
In the first half on San Francisco's victory,...
Hawkeye tight end T.J. Hockenson's accolade list just keeps on growing.
On Friday evening, the sophomore was named to the 2018 Walter Camp All-America Second Team by Walter Camp Foundation.
Hockenson...
