CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois offense can run, but its porous defense can’t hide. And Iowa knows it. The Hawkeyes hope to slow the Illini running game and take advantage of one of the nation’s worst defenses to end a three-game skid when Iowa (6-4, 3-4 Big Ten) travels to Champaign ...
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas — Ask Texas about Iowa State’s young quarterback Brock Purdy and the answers, from head coach to players, come quick. “He’s undefeated,” Longhorns coach Tom Herman said. “He’s mobile. He can throw,” defensive end Charles Omenihu ...
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK — Iowa learned a lot last season. The Hawkeyes are putting those lessons to good use right now. Tyler Cook scored 26 points, Luka Garza had 22 and Iowa beat Connecticut 91-72 in the 2K Classic championship game on Friday night. The Hawkeyes ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Bohannon scored 16 points to lead Iowa to a 77-69 upset of No. 13 Oregon in the second semifinal of the 2K Classic on Thursday night. Luka Garza added 12, and Ryan Kriener finished with 11. The Hawkeyes (3-0) will play UConn in the championship game on Friday, while ...
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer Iowa junior tight end Noah Fant is one of the most talented players that Kirk Ferentz has ever coached in his 20 years. So why isn’t Iowa (6-4, 3-4 Big Ten) getting Fant the ball more? It is a perplexing question in an increasingly disappointing season in ...
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer AMES — No. 18 Iowa State will be without junior David Montgomery, one of its best players, for the first half of one of the bigger games in school history. How the Cyclones (6-3, 5-2 Big 12) fare for 30 minutes without their star running back could decide ...
By ADAM HENSLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY — Iowa’s offense struggled with turnovers early on, but thanks to its determination to feed the post, the Hawkeyes dominated down low in a 93-82 win over Green Bay on Sunday. Luka Garza and Tyler Cook muscled Phoenix defenders in the paint all ...
By The Associated Press Iowa State running back David Montgomery and Baylor defensive end Greg Roberts will miss the first half of their teams’ games this week after the scuffle that led to their ejections in the second half of a testy game between the Cyclones and Bears. Cyclones coach ...
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer AMES — Iowa State’s thin roster survived its opening home stand with three straight wins. Next up for the Cyclones, down four regulars because of injuries and suspensions, is a trip to Hawaii that should really test their mettle. Marial Shayok scored a ...
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer AMES — Once an afterthought, No. 23 Iowa State is now the hottest team in the Big 12. How the Cyclones handle their recent success will help determine if they can overcome a 1-3 start and be in the mix for a conference title. Iowa State (5-3, 4-2 Big 12, ...
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer IOWA CITY — Despite a 5-4 record, Northwestern holds all the cards in the Big Ten West title chase. The underdog Wildcats will look to solidify their division position at Iowa, a team looking to rebound from back-to-back road losses and finish 2018 on a ...
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer AMES — Iowa State fans showed up to Hilton Coliseum on Friday night to the sight of star Lindell Wigginton in a cardinal-colored cast instead of a cardinal and gold jersey. It was of somewhat small solace that the Cyclones played so well without their most ...
AMES (AP) — When Iowa State coach Matt Campbell challenged Hakeem Butler to become the Cyclones’ go-to receiver this year, Butler simply nodded and went to work. Now, with the No. 23 Cyclones (5-3, 4-2 Big 12) heading into the stretch run of their season, Butler has more than met that ...
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer IOWA CITY — Iowa entered the season’s midway point looking like the most skilled team in the Big Ten West. Consecutive road losses to Penn State and Purdue have left the Hawkeyes likely playing just for pride and a decent bowl bid. Iowa (6-3, 3-3 Big ...
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer AMES — Transfers Michael Jacobson and Marial Shayok gave Iowa State the instant impact it was hoping for in its opener. The Cyclones will need more of that for the rest of the month with sophomore Cam Lard — and, surprisingly, senior reserve Zoran Talley ...
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue kicker Spencer Evans waited impatiently for a second chance. When the opportunity finally arrived Saturday, he was ready, willing and spot on. The senior made a 25-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to give Purdue a 38-36 ...
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. — Iowa State coach Matt Campbell is a firm believer that great teams win in the red zone. They make sure to put points on the board when they venture inside the 20-yard line, and they have the ability to turn teams back when their defense has ...
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer AMES — Iowa State freshman quarterback Brock Purdy has played so well so quickly that sophomore Zeb Noland — the starter as recently as a month ago — has already decided to play elsewhere. A shake-up caused by Purdy’s progression is a good problem ...
By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer No. 19 Iowa’s hopes of a run at a playoff spot were dashed last weekend in a late loss at Penn State. The Hawkeyes can still win the Big Ten West. Iowa’s season might have turned out differently if junior quarterback Nate Stanley’s run of somewhat ...
IOWA CITY (AP) — No. 18 Iowa is on the current list of one-loss playoff dark horses, thanks in large part to a schedule that looks challenging yet manageable. The Hawkeyes (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) might also be a potential postseason team because they’re just that good. The Hawkeyes, who have ...