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HAWKEYE HOSTS: IOWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL STEADY IN NEW ESPN BRACKETOLOGY

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team picked up a big win against Northwestern, which could be a turning point for the team's mental toughness.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes picked up a big win against Northwestern 👉 The team is currently seeded No. 4 in the NCAA Women's Tournament 👉 Iowa is looking to host a game and advance further in the tournament 👉 ESPN's latest bracketology has Iowa facing No. 13 UNLV in the first round

-- #Riley #Iowa #Northwestern #UCLA #UNLV #sports

IOWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CLIMBS SEEDS IN NEWEST ESPN BRACKETOLOGY

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team is off to a strong start with a 9-0 record and is expected to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, with some projections having them as a top seed.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has a 9-0 record 👉 Projected to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament 👉 Potential top seed in the tournament 👉 Earning a host site in Iowa City at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena is a goal 👉 Coach Jan Jensen is leading the team

-- #JanJensen #Riley #IowaCity #Carver-HawkeyeArena #sports

USC SECURES VICTORY BELL WITH 29-10 WIN OVER UCLA

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✍️ The USC Trojans defeated the UCLA Bruins 29-10 in their final game of the season, with King Miller rushing for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns.

👉 King Miller rushed for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns 👉 USC finished the regular season with a 9-3 record and secured bowl game eligibility 👉 Defensive line shut out the Bruins' offense in the second half 👉 Trojans put up 22 points between the third and fourth quarters

-- #KingMiller #LincolnRiley #MakaiLemon #Ja'KobiLane #Riley #WaymondJordan #EliSanders #JaydenMaiava #LakeMcRee #RyonSayeri #AdrianMedina #LosAngeles #Coliseum #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL PREPARING FOR NEBRASKA FRESHMAN QB TJ LATEEF

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes defensive coordinator Phil Parker discusses the team's preparation for Nebraska Cornhuskers freshman quarterback TJ Lateef, who will start in place of injured quarterback Dylan Raiola.

👉 Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has reviewed video of TJ Lateef's performances 👉 Lateef has started two games for Nebraska this year, going 34-52 for 392 yards and three touchdowns 👉 He has also run for 46 yards and a score on 15 carries in those two starts 👉 Parker believes the Hawkeyes have a good understanding of Lateef's strengths and weaknesses 👉 Iowa is confident in its ability to stop Lateef and the Nebraska offense

-- #PhilParker #DylanRaiola #TJLateef #KirkFerentz #Riley #Nebraska #Iowa #Orange,California #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL'S KADEN WETJEN THE B1G SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes' star return man Kaden Wetjen made record-breaking history by taking a punt return for a touchdown against Michigan State, passing Tim Dwight for the most return touchdowns in Iowa history.

👉 Kaden Wetjen made record-breaking history by taking a punt return for a touchdown against Michigan State 👉 He passed Tim Dwight for the most return touchdowns in Iowa history 👉 Wetjen has 12 kickoff returns, averaging 29.7 yards per return with a touchdown 👉 He has 18 punts, averaging 28.3 yards per return with three touchdowns 👉 Wetjen was named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week

-- #KadenWetjen #TimDwight #Riley #KinnickStadium #Iowa #MichiganState #sports

IOWA HAWKEYES OFFENSIVE LINEMAN GRADES OUT AS TOP IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes' sophomore Trevor Lauck graded out as the top offensive lineman in the country during Week 13, according to Pro Football Focus.

👉 Trevor Lauck graded out as the top offensive lineman in the country during Week 13 👉 Lauck is a 6-foot-5 sophomore from Indianapolis, Indiana 👉 He is in his third season with the Iowa program and has taken significant strides forward this year

-- #TrevorLauck #Riley #Iowa #Indianapolis #RoncalliHighSchool #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL HOLDS, NEBRASKA SLIDES IN THIS WEEK'S USA TODAY RE-RANK

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes won a close game against Michigan State Spartans, moving to 7-4 on the season, and will face Nebraska Cornhuskers in a rivalry matchup.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes won a close game against Michigan State Spartans 👉 The win moved them to 7-4 on the season 👉 Iowa will face Nebraska Cornhuskers in a rivalry matchup 👉 Nebraska Cornhuskers dropped eight spots in the rankings after a loss to Penn State

-- #Riley #Iowa #Michigan #Nebraska #Lincoln #MemorialStadium #sports

VICTORIOUS MACHADO GARRY DEMANDS TITLE SHOT

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✍️ Ian Machado Garry defeated Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar, declaring himself the number one contender to fight champion Islam Makhachev.

👉 Ian Machado Garry defeated Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar 👉 Machado Garry declared himself the number one contender to fight champion Islam Makhachev 👉 Machado Garry secured his 17th career win with a unanimous points victory

-- #IanMachadoGarry #BelalMuhammad #IslamMakhachev #ArmanTsarukyan #DanHooker #LukeRiley #PaddyPimblett #BogdanGrad #IliaTopuria #Riley #Pimblett #Doha #Qatar #UFCQatar #ABHAArena #sports

THE ATHLETIC LOOKS AT THE STATE OF USC PROGRAM HEADING INTO MASSIVE OREGON SHOWDOWN

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✍️ The USC football team is preparing for a massive test against Oregon, with a win potentially securing a spot in the College Football Playoff.

👉 USC faces a massive test against Oregon, with a win potentially securing a spot in the College Football Playoff 👉 The Trojans have come a long way since their 8-2 start, with a big game against Iowa under their belt 👉 A win would put them in the 80% range for a College Football Playoff appearance, while a loss would eliminate them from contention

-- #AntonioMorales #Riley #AustinMock #Eugene #Iowa #LasVegas #UCLA #sports

IOWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BOASTS CBS BREAKOUT STAR

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team is off to a strong start, led by sophomore center Ava Heiden, who has emerged as a breakout star.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team is 4-0 to start the season 👉 Sophomore center Ava Heiden is a breakout star, averaging 14.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game 👉 Heiden has doubled her playing time and almost tripled her impact 👉 The team's next big test is against No. 7 Baylor on Thursday night

-- #JanJensen #AvaHeiden #IsabelGonzalez #Riley #Iowa #Sherwood #Orlando #StateFarmFieldhouse #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL LEANING ON LEADERS FINISH SEASON STRONG, BE REMEMBERED FOR RESILIENCY

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes football team is focusing on leadership to bounce back from recent losses and finish the season strong.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes are focusing on leadership to bounce back from recent losses 👉 The team still has a chance to win nine games this season 👉 Head coach Kirk Ferentz emphasizes the importance of focusing on each game individually 👉 Mental toughness and ability to compete each week are crucial in finishing the season strong

-- #KirkFerentz #Riley #Iowa #KinnickStadium #Lincoln #Nebraska #sports

IOWA HAWKEYES EXIT TOP 25 OF USA TODAY SPORTS NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL RE-RANK

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a close loss to the USC Trojans, falling out of the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports NCAA College Football Re-Rank.

👉 Iowa fell out of the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports NCAA College Football Re-Rank 👉 The Hawkeyes' four losses have been by a combined 15 points 👉 Iowa has yet to close out a tight game 👉 The team has a chance to get back on track against Michigan State

-- #Riley #Iowa #USC #KinnickStadium #MichiganState #PennState #sports

BIG TEN, SEC HEADLINE US LBM COACHES POLL COMING DOWN THE STRETCH

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✍️ The US LBM Coaches Poll remains unchanged with Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M holding the top three spots, while Georgia and Oregon round out the top five.

👉 Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M hold the top three spots with undefeated records 👉 Georgia and Oregon round out the top five with one loss each 👉 USC and Michigan make moves up the rankings 👉 Ole Miss is a new addition to the top 10

-- #Riley #WrigleyField #sports

TAKEAWAYS AS IOWA FOOTBALL SQUANDERS ANOTHER RANKED WIN VS. USC

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes' football team suffered a crushing loss to USC, despite holding a lead at halftime, due to a series of unfortunate events and mistakes.

👉 Iowa held a 21-10 lead at halftime but was shut out in the second half 👉 The Hawkeyes' pass rush was ineffective, allowing USC quarterback Jayden Maiava to sit comfortably in the pocket 👉 Referees missed several key penalties, including multiple instances where Iowa running back Kamari Moulton had his helmet turned more than 90 degrees sideways and vertically 👉 Punting has become an issue for Iowa, with Rhys Dakin averaging just 35 yards per punt and failing to pin opponents deep in their own territory

-- #KamariMoulton #JaydenMaiava #KarsonSharar #JaxonRexroth #RhysDakin #Riley #Iowa #USC #KinnickStadium #MichiganState #Nebraska #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL MOVES UP IN ESPN WEEK 12 POWER RANKINGS

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes have been recognized as one of the best teams in college football by several outlets, including USA TODAY Sports, CBS Sports, and ESPN.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes ranked No. 23 in ESPN's Week 12 Power Rankings 👉 Team has been recognized as one of the best in college football by multiple outlets 👉 Must put together a complete game and take down a ranked team 👉 Downfield passing attack has shown promise

-- #MarkGronowski #Rittenberg #Riley #Iowa #Oregon #USC #Nebraska #sports

TV CHANNEL, STREAMING, KICKOFF TIME ANNOUNCED FOR IOWA FOOTBALL VS. USC TROJANS

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes must quickly move on from their loss to Oregon and prepare for their next game against the USC Trojans, who are ranked and have a strong record.

👉 The Iowa Hawkeyes lost to Oregon in a close game 👉 The team must quickly move on and prepare for their next game 👉 The USC Trojans are a ranked opponent with a strong record 👉 The game will be aired on the Big Ten Network 👉 The Hawkeyes will have a quick turnaround before the game

-- #Riley #Iowa #LosAngeles #Oregon #Northwestern #Indiana #OhioState #Michigan #LosAngelesMemorialColiseum #sports

USC VS. NOTRE DAME: JAYDEN MAIAVA EAGER TO AVENGE LAST SEASON'S SHOWING AGAINST IRISH

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✍️ USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is looking to rebound from a two-interception performance against Notre Dame last season, as the rivals face off again on Saturday.

👉 Maiava has thrown only two interceptions in six games this season 👉 The Irish defense is known for its aggressiveness and ability to create turnovers 👉 Maiava has made significant progress since his last meeting with Notre Dame 👉 The game will be a test of Maiava's growth and decision-making under pressure

-- #JaydenMaiava #CalebWilliams #Riley #JeremiyahLove #JadarianPrice #KingMiller #EliSanders #WaymondJordan #BryanJackson #HarryDalton #RileyWormley #SouthBend,Ind. #NotreDame #Coliseum #Indiana #sports

LINCOLN RILEY ADDRESSES WHY USC RB BRYAN JACKSON PLAYED VS. MICHIGAN DESPITE 'OUT' STATUS ON INJURY REPORT

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✍️ USC's running back depth took a hit during its win over Michigan, causing Bryan Jackson to play despite being ruled out due to a turf toe injury.

👉 USC's running back depth took a hit during its win over Michigan 👉 Waymond Jordan and Eli Sanders exited the game and didn't return 👉 Bryan Jackson played despite being ruled out due to a turf toe injury 👉 Jackson's first carry came midway through the fourth quarter 👉 Jackson finished with five carries for 35 yards and a touchdown

-- #WaymondJordan #EliSanders #BryanJackson #KingMiller #Riley #USC #Michigan #sports

KIRK FERENTZ APPLAUDS GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT OF IOWA FOOTBALL WR SAM PHILLIPS

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Sam Phillips has stepped up as a reliable target for the team's offense, leading the team in receiving yards with 179 yards through five games.

👉 Sam Phillips has become a reliable target for the Iowa Hawkeyes' offense 👉 He leads the team in receiving yards with 179 yards through five games 👉 Phillips is second in receptions with 10, behind Jacob Gill 👉 He has produced well in his previous two years at Chattanooga, with 94 receptions for 1,481 receiving yards and five touchdowns

-- #SamPhillips #KirkFerentz #JacobGill #Riley #Iowa #Chattanooga #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL WR SAM PHILLIPS DETAILS DUAL-THREAT SKILLS OF HAWKEYES' BACKUP QB

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes have reloaded their quarterback depth chart with new talent, led by offensive coordinator Tim Lester, and have two backup options in Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski.

👉 Iowa has reloaded their quarterback depth chart with new talent 👉 Tim Lester, the offensive coordinator, has breathed life into the quarterback play 👉 Mark Gronowski is the starter, but is questionable for the upcoming game 👉 Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are listed as backup quarterbacks 👉 Hecklinski is a dual-threat quarterback with impressive abilities

-- #TimLester #MarkGronowski #HankBrown #JeremyHecklinski #SamPhillips #Riley #Iowa #Wisconsin #Indiana #Chattanooga #Marietta #Georgia #sports

KICKOFF TIME, STREAMING ANNOUNCED FOR IOWA FOOTBALL VS. PENN STATE

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes will host the Penn State Nittany Lions at Kinnick Stadium on October 18th, with kickoff set for 6:00 pm CT on Peacock.

👉 The game will be streamed on Peacock 👉 Iowa and Penn State have met 32 times in their history 👉 Penn State holds an 18-14 advantage over Iowa 👉 Iowa has won the last two meetings between the teams

-- #Riley #IowaCity #KinnickStadium #BeaverStadium #UCLA #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL OPENING BETTING ODDS VS. WISCONSIN IN WEEK 7 RELEASED

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes will face the Wisconsin Badgers in a rivalry game with the Heartland Trophy on the line, despite question marks surrounding their quarterback position.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes face Wisconsin Badgers in rivalry game with Heartland Trophy on the line 👉 Question marks surround Iowa's quarterback position due to Mark Gronowski's knee injury 👉 Wisconsin Badgers struggling to find their identity and under pressure from head coach Luke Fickell

-- #MarkGronowski #LukeFickell #Riley #Iowa #Wisconsin #Indiana #Michigan #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE LINE STANDS ALONE AS TOP-GRADED UNIT IN THE COUNTRY

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes' offensive line has exceeded expectations, playing at an elite level through four games, with all five linemen grading out as the best or second-best at their positions.

👉 All five offensive linemen are playing at an elite level 👉 Four linemen are the best at their positions in the FBS 👉 One lineman is the second-best at their position 👉 The unit has paved the way for 862 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns 👉 The Hawkeyes are more than 10 points better than the second-best graded offensive line unit

-- #TrevorLauck #BeauStephens #LoganJones #KadePieper #GenningsDunker #Riley #sports

CBS SPORTS 136 RANKINGS SHOWS IOWA FOOTBALL NO LOVE IN WEEK 5

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes won a Big Ten game on the road, but didn't move up in the CBS Sports rankings, remaining at No. 41.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes won a Big Ten game on the road against Rutgers 👉 The win didn't move them up in the CBS Sports rankings, remaining at No. 41 👉 The Hawkeyes showed maturity and grew up in their win against Rutgers 👉 They have a chance to make a statement against Indiana, who is coming off a big win against Illinois

-- #Riley #Iowa #Rutgers #Indiana #KinnickStadium #Illinois #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL QB COMMENTS ON HANDLING OUTSIDE NOISE

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski discusses how he handles outside noise and stays focused on his performance.

👉 Iowa QB Mark Gronowski discusses how he handles outside noise 👉 He tries to limit his social media use to stay focused 👉 He focuses on his work in the locker room and with his teammates 👉 He has been asked to carry the ball more often and has run for 76 yards and two scores

-- #MarkGronowski #Riley #Iowa #SouthDakotaState #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL PLUMMETS IN CBS SPORTS 136 RANKINGS AHEAD OF UMASS GAME

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes have struggled in the first two weeks of the 2025 season, causing their rankings to plummet. They have an opportunity to bounce back against the UMass Minutemen, who are ranked 134th out of 136 teams.

👉 The Iowa Hawkeyes have dropped in the USA TODAY Sports 1-136 Re-Rank and the CBS Sports 136 rankings 👉 The Hawkeyes have struggled on offense in the first two weeks of the season 👉 UMass is ranked 134th out of 136 teams and is struggling with injuries 👉 The Hawkeyes are large favorites against UMass and need to show an effort that proves as such

-- #Riley #IowaCity #KinnickStadium #sports

UMASS DEPTH CHART VS. IOWA FOOTBALL DEPLETED AT KEY SKILL POSITIONS

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes are set to face the UMass Minutemen in their final nonconference game, with UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak listing nine players as out for Saturday's contest.

👉 UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak listed nine players as out for Saturday's game against Iowa 👉 Starting quarterback Brandon Rose is out due to injury 👉 Wide receivers Ty Harding and Jake McConnachie are also listed as unavailable 👉 UMass will likely force feed the ball to Jacquon Gibson, their leading receiver

-- #JoeHarasymiak #BrandonRose #TyHarding #JakeMcConnachie #GrantJordan #JacquonGibson #Riley #Iowa #Massachusetts #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL'S WINGS CLIPPED IN LATEST USA TODAY SPORTS 1-136 RE-RANK

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes are struggling to find their footing in the 2025 college football season, having dropped in rankings after back-to-back losses.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes dropped in rankings after back-to-back losses 👉 Currently ranked No. 42 in the country 👉 Host UMass in their final nonconference game 👉 UMass is ranked 136 out of 136 teams

-- #Riley #Iowa #KinnickStadium #Massachusetts #sports

USC INJURY REPORT: TROJANS OUT AND QUESTIONABLE AGAINST GEORGIA SOUTHERN

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✍️ The USC Trojans' pregame availability report is out, with several players listed as out or questionable for the game against Georgia Southern.

👉 USC players listed as out: Prince Strachan, Prophet Brown, Alex Graham, Caden Chittenden, Bryan Jackson 👉 USC players listed as questionable: None 👉 Jahkeem Stewart and Chasen Johnson expected to play 👉 Ryon Sayeri will handle kickoffs and field goals 👉 King Miller or Harry Dalton may see increased playing time at running back

-- #JahkeemStewart #ChasenJohnson #PrinceStrachan #ProphetBrown #AlexGraham #CadenChittenden #BryanJackson #Riley #ZacharyusWilliams #CoreySimms #KingMiller #HarryDalton #USC #GeorgiaSouthern #MissouriState #sports

FORMER IOWA QB GETTING SHOT WITH COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF CONTENDER

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✍️ Former Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Brendan Sullivan will get his chance to play with a College Football Playoff contender, Tulane, after a position battle in training camp.

👉 Brendan Sullivan will play with Tulane after a position battle in training camp 👉 He will play alongside Jake Retzlaff, who won the starting job in Week 1 👉 Tulane will play both quarterbacks in their game against South Alabama

-- #BrendanSullivan #JakeRetzlaff #Riley #Iowa #Tulane #SouthAlabama #Northwestern #BYU #sports

THE TROJANS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GASH GEORGIA SOUTHERN IN WEEK 2

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✍️ The USC Trojans are expected to have a strong run game against Georgia Southern, with multiple backs potentially rushing for 100+ yards.

👉 USC has a deep backfield with multiple backs capable of rushing for 100+ yards 👉 The Trojans are expected to rely on their dominant run game 👉 Georgia Southern has struggled to prevent big plays 👉 Former Trojan head coach Clay Helton's team may be in for a tough game

-- #ClayHelton #Riley #USC #GeorgiaSouthern #FresnoState #MissouriState #sports

IOWA'S KIRK FERENTZ DISCUSSES APPROACH TO FOOTBALL, BUSINESS BALANCE

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is poised to become the sole leader of the most wins as a Big Ten head coach with a win over Iowa State.

👉 Ferentz has been the head coach of Iowa for 27 years 👉 He is poised to become the sole leader of the most wins as a Big Ten head coach 👉 He has been a strong proponent of creating even better men than football players 👉 He has built Iowa upon consistency and sustained success on the field

-- #KirkFerentz #CooperDeJean #Riley #Iowa #IowaState #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL NO LONGER RECEIVING VOTES IN WEEK 2 AP TOP 25 POLL

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes have fallen in the polls after a lackluster performance in Week 1, but still have a chance to prove themselves in their upcoming game against Iowa State.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes have fallen in the polls after a lackluster performance in Week 1 👉 They were previously receiving votes in the US LBM Coaches Poll, but did not receive a single vote in the latest AP Top 25 poll 👉 Iowa has a chance to prove themselves in their upcoming game against Iowa State, the No. 18 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll

-- #Riley #Iowa #IowaState #UAlbany #sports

KIRK FERENTZ HITS ON IOWA FOOTBALL GROWING FROM WEEK 1 TO WEEK 2

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the team's growth from Week 1 to Week 2, highlighting the importance of practice and preparation for the Cy-Hawk game against Iowa State.

👉 Iowa's Week 1 performance was slow 👉 New players need experience and practice to improve 👉 Preparation and practice are key to taking a step forward 👉 The Cy-Hawk game against Iowa State will be a new challenge 👉 Iowa State has an identity, making film study more valuable

-- #KirkFerentz #MarkGronowski #RoccoBecht #Riley #Iowa #Kinnick #JackTriceStadium #sports

SOUTH BEND SCHOOLS PARTNERING WITH UNDER ARMOUR IN ATHLETIC UNIFORM AGREEMENT

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✍️ The South Bend public high schools have partnered with Under Armour to outfit their athletic teams with exclusive uniforms and jerseys for the next three years.

👉 Partnership with Under Armour for exclusive uniforms and jerseys for the next three years 👉 All athletic teams at Riley, Washington, and Adams high schools will be outfitted with Under Armour gear 👉 30% discount on Under Armour gear for student athletes, coaches, and families 👉 Deal starts with the upcoming basketball season

-- #MiltLee #SeabeGavin #AdrianaSwanson #SouthBend #Riley #Washington #Adams #NotreDame #Sports

IOWA OL TOPS ALL OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL AS BEST OFFENSIVE LINE IN WEEK 1

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes' offensive line dominated in their Week 1 win over UAlbany, clearing running lanes and paving the way for 310 yards.

👉 Iowa's offensive line dominated in their Week 1 win over UAlbany 👉 The unit cleared running lanes that semis could drive through 👉 Iowa's offensive line was graded as the best in Week 1 by Pro Football Focus 👉 The unit allowed just three pressures throughout the game 👉 All linemen earned high marks across the board

-- #Riley #Iowa #UAlbany #Cy-Hawk #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL REACTS TO XAVIER WILLIAMS' BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes' running back Xavier Williams had a breakout performance in their Week 1 win over UAlbany, rushing for 122 yards and a touchdown.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes won 34-7 against UAlbany in Week 1 👉 Xavier Williams rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown 👉 Hawkeyes' dominant offensive line allowed 310 yards rushing 👉 Williams is a redshirt freshman and a product of Lake Central High School in Saint John, Indiana

-- #XavierWilliams #KirkFerentz #PrestonRies #Kamari #T.J. #Riley #Iowa #UAlbany #LakeCentralHighSchool #SaintJohn #Indiana #sports

USC INJURY REPORT: TROJANS OUT AND QUESTIONABLE AGAINST MISSOURI STATE

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✍️ The USC Trojans will be missing several defensive players and a starting kicker for their opener against Missouri State, including defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart and kicker Caden Chittenden.

👉 Defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart ruled out due to injury 👉 Linebacker Anthony Beavers Jr. also out 👉 Defensive backs Prophet Brown, Chasen Johnson, and Alex Graham out 👉 Kicker Caden Chittenden out, replaced by walk-on Ryon Sayeri 👉 Team has depth at linebacker and interior defensive line

-- #JahkeemStewart #AnthonyBeaversJr. #ProphetBrown #ChasenJohnson #AlexGraham #CadenChittenden #Riley #EricGentry #DesmanStephens #DJHarvey #KevinLongstreet #KamariRamsey #Coliseum #sports

DID WE END UP GETTING A BRAVES BINGO?

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✍️ The author reflects on their personal bingo card for the year, discussing their hopes and disappointments, including their experience with an 18-30 month toddler and their struggles with the Atlanta Braves' baseball season.

👉 The author's personal bingo card for the year 👉 The author's experience with their 18-30 month toddler 👉 The author's struggles with the Atlanta Braves' baseball season 👉 The author's resolutions and goals 👉 The author's disappointment with the Braves' season

-- #NickAllen #RonaldAcuña #MattOlson #ChrisSale #SeanMurphy #JesseChavez #Riley #Strider #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL TRANSFER DL 'TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE'

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes' defensive line coach Kelvin Bell praises new transfer DT Bryce Hawthorne, calling him 'almost too good to be true'.

👉 Iowa defensive line coach Kelvin Bell praises Bryce Hawthorne's high energy, violent play, and intelligence 👉 Hawthorne was under-recruited out of high school but blossomed in two years with South Dakota State 👉 He joins an experienced and talented defensive line group at Iowa 👉 Hawthorne recorded 27 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks in two years with South Dakota State

-- #KelvinBell #BryceHawthorne #Riley #Iowa #SouthDakotaState #Osseo,Minnesota #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL TEASES INCREASED USE OF EXPLOSIVE PLAYMAKER ON OFFENSE

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes' star kick and punt returner Kaden Wetjen is expected to have an expanded role on offense, leveraging his playmaking ability to change the complexion of the game.

👉 Kaden Wetjen is expected to have an expanded role on offense 👉 Wetjen has a proven track record of making big plays as a returner 👉 He has two return touchdowns in his career with Iowa 👉 Wetjen has experience playing offense, but it's not a common occurrence

-- #KadenWetjen #KirkFerentz #Riley #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL JUST MISSES TOP 25 IN FIRST 2025 CBS SPORTS 136 RANKINGS

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes are not ranked in the initial College Football 2025 rankings, with CBS Sports placing them at No. 30 and the US LBM Coaches Poll giving them votes but no ranking.

👉 Iowa Hawkeyes not ranked in initial College Football 2025 rankings 👉 CBS Sports places them at No. 30, US LBM Coaches Poll gives them votes but no ranking 👉 Hawkeyes part of cluster of teams with potential, but question marks linger 👉 Group of teams has potential to rack up double-digit wins and upset top teams

-- #Riley #sports

TWO IOWA FOOTBALL STARS NAMED PRESEASON ALL-AMERICANS

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes are returning key contributors, including kick and punt return specialist Kaden Wetjen and offensive lineman Gennings Dunker, who are expected to have big years in 2025.

👉 Kaden Wetjen and Gennings Dunker are returning key contributors for the Iowa Hawkeyes 👉 Both players were named Sporting News preseason All-Americans 👉 Wetjen had a standout year on special teams in 2024 👉 Dunker brings experience and dependability to the Iowa offensive line

-- #KadenWetjen #GenningsDunker #Riley #sports

BIG TEN CONTENDER'S TRIP AGAINST IOWA FOOTBALL AT KINNICK STADIUM CIRCLED AS SWING GAME

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✍️ The Big Ten is a challenging conference, and the Iowa Hawkeyes' home game against the Indiana Hoosiers is expected to be a tough matchup.

👉 The Big Ten is a challenging conference 👉 The Iowa Hawkeyes' home game against the Indiana Hoosiers is expected to be a tough matchup 👉 The Hoosiers are looking to prove that their magical College Football Playoff run in 2024 was not an aberration 👉 The game is considered Indiana's biggest swing game in 2025

-- #Uggetti #Riley #Iowa #KinnickStadium #Eugene #Illinois #sports

CBS SHARES MIDSEASON WNBA REPORT CARD FOR CAITLIN CLARK, INDIANA FEVER

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✍️ The Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark had a rollercoaster first half of the WNBA season, but the team is looking to regroup and contend for a deep run in the playoffs.

👉 The Fever had a 12-11 record in the first half of the season 👉 Caitlin Clark has been dealing with a nagging groin injury 👉 Clark will not play in the team's first game out of the break 👉 The Fever are in sixth place with a strong net rating 👉 The team has the pieces in place to contend for a deep run in the playoffs

-- #CaitlinClark #JackMaloney #Riley #Indiana #Iowa #sports

CAITLIN CLARK, INDIANA FEVER HOLD SERVE IN WNBA POWER RANKINGS AFTER ALL-STAR BREAK

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✍️ The Indiana Fever are looking to make a deep postseason run, but star guard Caitlin Clark is being held out of their first game back from the All-Star break due to injury.

👉 Caitlin Clark is being held out of the Indiana Fever's first game back from the All-Star break due to injury 👉 The Fever have a 12-11 record overall 👉 Clark has been ruled out for the next game and her return is uncertain 👉 The team is considering a conservative approach and may sit her indefinitely

-- #CaitlinClark #MichaelVoepel #Riley #Indiana #NewYork #LasVegas #Chicago #sports

ESPN HIGH ON IOWA BASKETBALL, SENDS HAWKEYES TO MARCH MADNESS IN EARLY BRACKETOLOGY

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is generating buzz ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball season, with young head coach Ben McCollum bringing new life to the program.

👉 Ben McCollum is the new head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team 👉 The team is being projected to make postseason appearances 👉 CBSSports has the Hawkeyes as a No. 8 seed in their early bracketology 👉 ESPN has the Hawkeyes as a No. 10 seed playing in the First Four games 👉 The Big Ten is sending the second-most teams to the NCAA Tournament, with 11 teams projected in the field

-- #BenMcCollum #Riley #Iowa #Miami #Missouri #sports

IOWA'S KIRK FERENTZ AMONG UPPER ECHELON OF ESPN'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL HEAD COACH RANKINGS

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✍️ College football coaches face a rapidly changing landscape, with winning games remaining the key to success. Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is one of the most successful active coaches, with a 216-145 overall record.

👉 College football coaches face a rapidly changing landscape 👉 Winning games remains the key to success 👉 Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is one of the most successful active coaches 👉 Ferentz has a 216-145 overall record 👉 He is the longest-tenured coach in college football

-- #KirkFerentz #Riley #Iowa #Maine #sports

CAITLIN CLARK ROCKS 'COOKIE MONSTER' SHOES IN FEVER WIN VS WINGS

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✍️ The Indiana Fever won a 102-83 game against the Dallas Wings on ABC, featuring two of women's basketball's biggest stars, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers.

👉 Indiana Fever won 102-83 against Dallas Wings 👉 Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers were featured stars in the game 👉 Caitlin Clark wore the 'Cookie Monster' Kobe 6 Protro PE 👉 The Fever won the game, with Clark contributing a strong double-double

-- #CaitlinClark #PaigeBueckers #Riley #Indiana #Dallas #Iowa #sports

HS BASKETBALL: MOE SCOTT JR. SET TO LEAD SOUTH BEND ADAMS GIRLS' PROGRAM

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✍️ Moe Scott Jr., a former standout player at Riley, has been appointed as the new girls basketball coach at Adams.

👉 Moe Scott Jr. appointed as new girls basketball coach at Adams 👉 Former standout player at Riley 👉 Brings experience and knowledge to the position

-- #MoeScottJr. #Riley #Adams #sports

RIVAL BIG TEN FOOTBALL COACH INKS LONG-TERM CONTRACT EXTENSION

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✍️ Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach PJ Fleck signs a contract extension to stay with the team until 2030.

👉 PJ Fleck signs a contract extension with the Minnesota Golden Gophers 👉 The extension will keep Fleck with the team until 2030 👉 Fleck has a career record of 56-39 with the Gophers 👉 The Gophers have ended the year with a winning record in five of Fleck's eight seasons

-- #PJFleck #CooperDeJean #Riley #Minnesota #Iowa #sports

FORMER HAWKEYE FOOTBALL LEGEND BRANDON SCHERFF ELECTED TO IOWA ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

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✍️ Former Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Brandon Scherff has been elected to the Iowa Hawkeyes Class of 2025 Hall of Fame, recognizing his impressive career with the team.

👉 Brandon Scherff elected to Iowa Hawkeyes Class of 2025 Hall of Fame 👉 Scherff played for Iowa from 2010-2014 👉 He earned numerous awards and accolades during his time at Iowa 👉 Scherff was drafted No. 5 overall in the 2015 NFL draft 👉 He played for the Washington Redskins and Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL

-- #BrandonScherff #Riley #Iowa #KinnickStadium #BigTen #sports

HS TRACK: NEWBERN, WETZEL HONORED BY NORTHERN INDIANA CONFERENCE

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✍️ Alonzo Newbern of Elkhart High School and Coach Chad Wetzel of Penn High School were awarded top honors for boys track in the Northern Indiana Conference.

👉 Alonzo Newbern named NIC MVP 👉 Chad Wetzel named Coach of the Year 👉 Penn High School won the NIC Meet title 👉 Elkhart High School placed second 👉 All-NIC list includes winners from each event

-- #AlonzoNewbern #ChadWetzel #WillElick #MaxMalloy #BradenWhite #BradyLederer #ChrisWright #IsaacFronk #MavricPoe #JaedonParker #KalebJohnson #AaronRichter #JacksonEzell #TrevorBecker #KohenTurner #BryanForbes #ReubenRutland #TimonJohnson #MikeyBarr #CarterKeen #QuincyTootoo #ElkhartHighSchool #PennHighSchool #SaintJoseph #NewPrairie #Adams #Riley #Marian #Washington #sports

SWANSON, DANNER HONORED BY NORTHERN INDIANA CONFERENCE IN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK

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✍️ Adriana Swanson and Melissa Danner were awarded top honors for girls track in the Northern Indiana Conference.

👉 Adriana Swanson named NIC MVP and set a new record in the 100 hurdles 👉 Melissa Danner named NIC Coach of the Year 👉 Penn High School won the NIC Meet title 👉 Shreya Nayee won the 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs 👉 Penn team dominated the relay events

-- #AdrianaSwanson #MelissaDanner #ShreyaNayee #SofiaUgwoke #RosellRobles #JaidynKimbrough #JanineMbianda #AriannaBalinnang #AubreyMorgan #EllaNeuenschwander #SamaraRouser #RyleeDrummond #MadilynCollins #QuinnDriscoll #ZoyaTurk #BriannaBrisco #EmmaHeintzelman #SouthBendWashington #PennHighSchool #NorthernIndianaConference #Adams #Elkhart #Riley #SaintJoseph #Washington #NewPrairie #Marian #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL CENTER LOGAN JONES STANDS ATOP THE BEST CENTERS IN THE POWER FOUR IN 2025

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes' success in the 2024 campaign was built on a historic rushing attack, and they hope to continue this success with their offensive line, led by star center Logan Jones.

👉 Iowa's 2024 campaign saw a historic rushing attack 👉 Star center Logan Jones is back for another year 👉 Jones has been ranked as one of the best players in college football 👉 Jones has been recognized as the top Power Four center by Pro Football Focus 👉 A new quarterback and running back are joining the team

-- #LoganJones #TimLester #Riley #CouncilBluffs #Iowa #sports

IOWA LEGEND AMONG ELITE IN UPDATED CBS COLLEGE FOOTBALL HEAD COACH RANKINGS

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✍️ Kirk Ferentz, the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, has achieved consistent success in college football, earning him a spot as one of the top 20 coaches in the country.

👉 Kirk Ferentz has been the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes since 1999 👉 He has led the team to 21 winning seasons 👉 He has a career record of 204-124 👉 He has led Iowa to 20 bowl games 👉 He has consistently ranked in the top 20 coaches in college football

-- #KirkFerentz #TomFornelli #Riley #Iowa #IowaCity #sports

CBS SPORTS WRITER BELIEVES USC-NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL RIVALRY MUST BE PRESERVED AT ALL COSTS

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✍️ National writers are urging the preservation of the USC-Notre Dame football series, which is reportedly in jeopardy due to contract disputes.

👉 The USC-Notre Dame series is reportedly in jeopardy due to contract disputes 👉 Writers are urging the preservation of the series 👉 Dropping the series would be seen as a sign of cowardice 👉 The schedule would become easier, but the message would be one of weakness 👉 The USC administration should prioritize preserving the rivalry

-- #PatForde #ShehanJeyarajah #Riley #USC #NotreDame #OleMiss #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL QB MARK GRONOWSKI FACING POWER 5 ADJUSTMENT IN ESPN'S TIERED RANKINGS

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes have named Mark Gronowski as their starting quarterback for the 2025-26 college football season, a transfer from South Dakota State who will face an adjustment to the Big Ten.

👉 Iowa names Mark Gronowski as starting quarterback for 2025-26 season 👉 Mark Gronowski is a transfer from South Dakota State 👉 Iowa's offense has struggled in recent years 👉 Mark Gronowski will face an adjustment to the Big Ten 👉 ESPN ranks Mark Gronowski among the top transfer portal additions in college football

-- #MarkGronowski #BillBelichick #CamRising #TimLester #DavidHale #Riley #IowaCity #SouthDakota #Utah #NewMexico #OhioState #sports

THE LOTTERY IS ADDICTED. LUCA DONCIC IS BEING SENT TO THE LAKERS IN EXCHANGE FOR RUSSELL WESTBROOK

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✍️ The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery, despite having a 1.8% chance of getting the first pick, sparking conspiracy theories about tanking.

👉 • The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery, despite having a 1.8% chance of getting the first pick 👉 • The win has sparked conspiracy theories about tanking 👉 • LeBron James and Kevin Love have weighed in on the issue, with James joking about the lottery being rigged and Love expressing surprise 👉 • The win gives the Mavericks a chance to rebuild their team and potentially become a contender

-- #LeBronJames #KevinLove #NikoHarris #AdamSilver #Riley #JoelEmbiid #Dallas #NewYork #Chicago #Cleveland #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL LB JAY HIGGINS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED NFL DRAFT PROPSECTS

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins is considered one of the most underrated prospects in the 2025 NFL draft despite a rough combine performance.

👉 Higgins had 289 total tackles, four interceptions, and five pass deflections in his last two seasons at Iowa 👉 He graded as one of the best pass coverage linebackers since emerging as a starter at Iowa 👉 Higgins had 341 career tackles with Iowa, with 171 coming in one breakout season

-- #JayHiggins #WillBackus #Riley #Iowa #sports

CAITLIN CLARK AMONG ELITE WNBA FANTASY BASKETBALL OPTIONS

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✍️ Caitlin Clark, the WNBA Rookie of the Year, is expected to continue breaking out in her second season, leading the Indiana Fever to a deep playoff run.

👉 Caitlin Clark won WNBA Rookie of the Year in her first season 👉 She set multiple records in her rookie season, including most assists and three-pointers 👉 Clark is expected to lead the Indiana Fever to a deep playoff run in her second season 👉 She is currently the second-best WNBA fantasy option

-- #CaitlinClark #A'JaWilson #NatashaHoward #DeWannaBonner #SophieCunningham #KelseyMitchell #AliyahBoston #Riley #Iowa #Indiana #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL TRANSFER QB IN TALKS WITH BIG TEN CONTENDER MICHIGAN WOLVERINES

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes transfer quarterback Brendan Sullivan is reportedly being pursued by the Michigan Wolverines, despite having Bryce Underwood as their current quarterback.

👉 Brendan Sullivan is a transfer quarterback from Iowa 👉 He entered the transfer portal due to the arrival of Mark Gronowski 👉 The Michigan Wolverines have reportedly reached out to Sullivan 👉 Sullivan's stats last season at Iowa included 38-of-53 passing for 475 yards with three touchdowns against three interceptions, as well as 150 yards and four touchdowns on the ground

-- #BrendanSullivan #MarkGronowski #BryceUnderwood #Riley #Iowa #Michigan #SouthDakotaState #Davison,Mo. #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL SAFETY ENTERS TRANSFER PORTAL, SEEKING TO PLAY QB ELSEWHERE

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✍️ Iowa freshman safety Drew Larson has entered the transfer portal, seeking opportunities to play quarterback at a lower level.

👉 Drew Larson, a safety for the Iowa Hawkeyes, has entered the transfer portal 👉 Larson is seeking opportunities to play quarterback at a lower level, possibly within the FCS ranks 👉 Larson was a walk-on for the Hawkeyes as part of their 2024 class 👉 Larson played quarterback and receiver in high school

-- #EliotClough #Riley #IowaCity #Iowa #sports

IOWA FOOTBALL DB SEBASTIAN CASTRO COULD CASH IN AS A TOP NFL DRAFT SLEEPER

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Sebastian Castro is expected to be a top sleeper pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, with a proven track record of making plays and versatility on the field.

👉 Castro has a proven nose for the ball 👉 He comes from a defensive unit known for producing NFL talent 👉 He is not afraid to play in the run game or pass game with his extreme versatility

-- #SebastianCastro #PhilParker #Riley #Iowa #sports

ESPN COMPARES IOWA FOOTBALL RB KALEB JOHNSON TO FORMER DALLAS COWBOYS STAR AHEAD OF DRAFT

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes' running back Kaleb Johnson is expected to be drafted in the NFL draft on April 26th, with ESPN comparing him to former Dallas Cowboys star DeMarco Murray.

👉 Kaleb Johnson is expected to be drafted in the NFL draft on April 26th 👉 He had a breakout year in 2024, rushing for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns 👉 ESPN compares him to former Dallas Cowboys star DeMarco Murray 👉 Johnson is a talented running back with a powerful downhill running style and good short-area agility 👉 He is considered a desirable prospect for NFL teams due to his size, speed, and understanding of the zone run scheme

-- #KalebJohnson #DeMarcoMurray #MattMiller #Riley #GreenBay #Wisconsin #Iowa #sports

FORMER IOWA FOOTBALL TIGHT END REENTERS TRANSFER PORTAL FOR SECOND TIME

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✍️ Johnny Pascuzzi, a former Iowa Hawkeyes tight end, has left West Virginia Mountaineers after a brief stint and re-entered the transfer portal.

👉 Johnny Pascuzzi left Iowa during the winter transfer portal window 👉 He committed to West Virginia Mountaineers 👉 He re-entered the transfer portal after a brief stint with West Virginia 👉 The move comes without penalty for Pascuzzi

-- #JohnnyPascuzzi #PeteNakos #LukeLachey #AddisonOstrenga #Riley #Iowa #WestVirginia #IowaCity #Morgantown #KansasCity #Missouri #sports

IOWA BASKETBALL STRUCK GOLD IN TRANSFER PORTAL AS CBS RANKS NEW PG AMONG BEST PLAYERS

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✍️ The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is experiencing a change with new head coach Ben McCollum, who is bringing in new talent through the transfer portal, starting with former Drake star point guard Bennett Stirtz.

👉 Ben McCollum, new head coach of Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team, brings in Bennett Stirtz, former Drake star point guard 👉 Stirtz was a standout player in the Missouri Valley Conference, earning the Larry Bird Player of the Year award 👉 He is considered one of the best players to enter the transfer portal, ranking second on CBS Sports' list 👉 Stirtz is expected to bring instant talent to Iowa's offense

-- #BenMcCollum #BennettStirtz #Riley #IowaCity #Drake #NorthwestMissouriState #sports

ESPN NAMES IOWA FOOTBALL ALL-AMERICAN RB KALEB JOHNSON A PERFECT FIT FOR GRITTY NFL TEAM

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✍️ Kaleb Johnson, a former Iowa Hawkeyes running back, is expected to be a top pick in the 2025 NFL draft, with ESPN predicting he'll be a perfect fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

👉 Kaleb Johnson is a strong contender for the 2025 NFL draft 👉 ESPN predicts he'll be a perfect fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers 👉 Johnson brings size and physicality required for the Steelers' scheme 👉 He could be a throwback bellcow for the Steelers, churning out hard-earned yards

-- #KalebJohnson #Miller #Riley #Iowa #Pittsburgh #sports

SUPER BOWL 2025: CHIEFS WILL BE ABLE TO USE 'THREE-PEAT' LANGUAGE AFTER NFL REPORTEDLY STRIKES DEAL WITH PAT RILEY

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✍️ Riley reportedly made $600,000 in 1998 from a trademark, but the current value is unknown.

-- #Riley #business

HOW TO WATCH ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS. WISCONSIN BADGERS: LIVE STREAM, TV CHANNEL, START TIME FOR TUESDAY'S NCAA BASKETBALL GAME

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✍️ The Wisconsin Badgers and Illinois Fighting Illini will face off in a Big Ten battle on Tuesday, with Illinois looking to extend their success against Wisconsin.

👉 Illinois has won 8 of their last 10 games against Wisconsin 👉 Wisconsin has struggled on the road, with 7 consecutive losses 👉 Illinois has been strong at home, with 5 straight wins 👉 The game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams averaging over 80 points per game

-- #KasparasJakucionis #TomislavIvisic #Riley #MaxKlesmit #StateFarmCenter #Champaign #Illinois #sports

TRIAL UNDERWAY INVOLVING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECT ACCUSED OF KILLING STUDENT LAKEN RILEY

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✍️ Prosecutors accused Jose Ibarra, linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, of targeting a 22-year-old woman while she was jogging.

👉 Jose Ibarra is linked to the Tren de Aragua gang 👉 Ibarra targeted a 22-year-old woman while she was jogging on February 22 👉 Prosecutors accused Ibarra of 'hunting for females'

-- #JoseIbarra #Riley #February22 #neutral #world

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF KILLING NURSING STUDENT LAKEN RILEY WAIVES RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL

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✍️ A 22-year-old nursing student was allegedly killed by another man while running on the University of Georgia's campus.

-- #Riley #JoseAntonioIbarra #AugustaUniversity #UniversityofGeorgia #mainstream #world

HOW TO WATCH ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS. SIUE COUGARS: TV CHANNEL, NCAA BASKETBALL LIVE STREAM INFO, START TIME

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✍️ The Illinois Fighting Illini will face off against the SIUE Cougars in a college basketball game on Friday at State Farm Center.

👉 Illinois is a 26.5-point favorite against SIUE 👉 The game is expected to be a blowout 👉 Illinois has pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games 👉 SIUE suffered their biggest defeat since December 2023

-- #Riley #Gibbs-Lawhorn #Sakenis #StateFarmCenter #Champaign #Illinois #neutral #sports