A restructuring of the football staff at Upper Iowa means the Peacocks are getting a new head coach. Vice President for Athletics Rick Hartzell announced late Tuesday that Tom Shea will transition to a new position with the program through the end of the 2020 season, becoming a special adviser to … [Read more...]
Hawkeyes and Cyclones both face big name bowl opponents
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa says the Holiday Bowl offers a marquee opponent for the Hawkeyes. After a 9-3 regular season the Hawkeyes will play USC on December 27th in their first visit to the Holiday Bowl since 1991. "USC is up there with the top names ever...when people think of college … [Read more...]
Iowa State’s Campbell agrees to contract extension
Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell has agreed to a contract extension through the 2025 season. “I greatly appreciate Dr. (Wendy) Wintersteen's and (Iowa State AD) Jamie’s (Pollard) proactive approach to extending my contract,” Campbell said. “My staff and I will be on the road this week … [Read more...]
Epenesa and Duncan honored by B1G
Iowa junior defensive end A.J. Epenesa has been named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week and junior kicker Keith Duncan has been named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, following Iowa’s 27-24 win at Nebraska. Epenesa is a native of Glen Carbon, Illinois, (Edwardsville High School) and … [Read more...]
Iowa’s Nunge sidelined by knee injury
Iowa sophomore Jack Nunge suffered a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of his right knee in Sunday’s home game versus Cal Poly. The announcement came Monday by head coach Fran McCaffery. The injury occurred late in the first half as Nunge was driving to the basket. “All of us … [Read more...]
State board proposes changes for sports eligibility, creation of summer dead period
The state Board of Education is seeking input on a rule that would end the so-called double jeopardy for students who fail a class. Board lawyer Nicole Proesch says students playing sports must sit out 30 days when the get a failing grade. "We have rules for sports -- but our sports rules don't … [Read more...]
Iowa’s Epenesa honored by B1G
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa has been recognized as Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week following Iowa’s 23-19 win over seventh-ranked Minnesota. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten office. Epenesa (6-foot-6, 280-pounds) is a native of Glen Carbon, Illinois … [Read more...]
Central bids for ARC title and playoff bid at Coe
Central will be out to win a share of its first conference title since 2009 and lock up a trip to the NCAA Division III playoffs when the Dutch close the regular season at Coe. Central moved into a tie at the top of the American Rivers Conference standings with Wartburg after a wild 57-56 … [Read more...]
UNI prepares to visit No. 9 South Dakota State
Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley says he is cautiously optimistic as the Panthers get set to visit South Dakota State. At 7-3 thew Panthers are ranked fifth in the FCS Coaches Poll and with two wins to close the regular season could get a top four seed in the playoffs. "You want to get excited … [Read more...]
Wartburg looks to clinch American Rivers Conference title
Wartburg will clinch a third straight American Rivers Conference title and an automatic spot in the NCAA Division III playoffs with a victory at Central on Saturday. The Knights are 8-0 and ranked seventh in the latest Division III Coaches Poll. "This is a true championship game and something … [Read more...]