Backup kicker’s field goal lifts Illini to 9-6 win over Iowa
October 9, 2022 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Backup, walk-on kicker Fabrizio Pinton hit a 36-yard field goal with 2:46 to go and Matthew Bailey made a late interception to lift Illinois to a 9-6 win over Iowa on Saturday night, its first over the Hawkeyes since 2008.
Ball-hawking defense is out to make Iowa best in West again
August 15, 2022 GMTIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's defense was one of the best in the nation at forcing turnovers and turning them into points.
With seven starters back on that side of the ball, the Hawkeyes would appear set to build on what it accomplished while leading the Hawkeyes to the Big Ten championship game.
No. 5 Hawkeyes looking for more consistency from offense
September 14, 2021 GMTIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Thanks to a strong defense, No. 5 Iowa has its highest ranking since 2015. The Hawkeyes need more production from their offense if they’re going to stay there.
“Obviously we haven’t done as good as we think we can as an offense,” left tackle Mason Richman said.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Alabama’s Young throws for four TDs
September 5, 2021 GMTSTARS
—Bryce Young, Alabama, became the first quarterback in school history to throw four TD passes in his debut as a starter, lifting the top-ranked Tide to a 44-13 rout of No. 14 Miami.
—Ryan Greenhagen, Fordham, matched a Division I record with 30 tackles in a 52-7 loss to Nebraska.
No. 18 Iowa’s defense silences No. 17 Indiana, 34-6
September 5, 2021 GMTIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa cornerback Riley Moss wasn't sure what happened.
Moss' 30-yard interception return for a touchdown, the first of his two scores in the game, helped start No. 18 Iowa on the way to a 34-6 victory over No.
No. 17 Indiana’s Penix faces No. 18 Iowa’s veteran secondary
September 2, 2021 GMTIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is back from injury. Iowa's veteran secondary is ready.
The No. 17 Hoosiers need a healthy Penix in order to continue the momentum they built in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, and his return comes on the road against an 18th-ranked conference opponent in one of the weekend's most anticipated openers.