The Iowa Hawkeyes scored 17 points off three Mississippi State turnovers in a 27-22 victory in the Outback Bowl over the 18th-ranked Bulldogs on Tuesday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium. It is Iowa's first victory over a ranked opponent this season. Iowa finishes the 2018 season with a bowl … [Read more...]
Iowa plays No.18 Mississippi State in Outback Bowl
The Iowa Hawkeyes close the football season in Tampa where they play 18th ranked Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl. The Hawkeyes are 8-4 and making their sixth appearance in the New Year's Day game. "Every bowl that we have participated in has been extremely significant and for the most part … [Read more...]
Iowa defense faces familiar challenge
Iowa will face a familiar offense in Tuesday's Outback Bowl against 18th ranked Mississippi State. Bulldog coach Joe Moorhead was the offensive coordinator at Penn State when the Nittany Lions beat the Hawkeyes in 2016 and 2017. "It is always a challenge when they have got a running quarterback", … [Read more...]
Cyclones eye 2019 after loss in Alamo Bowl
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell expects to see continued growth with the Cyclone program. ISU posted its second straight eight win season after a 28-26 loss to 13th ranked Washington State in the Alamo Bowl and a large number of starters return. "There are a lot of guys who have played a lot … [Read more...]
Iowa State collides with Washington State in the Alamo Bowl
There is plenty to accomplish for the 24th ranked Iowa State Cyclones as they get set to play 13th ranked Washington State in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. A victory would mark the first back-to-back bowl wins in program history and the 17 victories would also cap off the best two year run ever. … [Read more...]
Hawkeyes open practice in Tampa
The Iowa Hawkeyes conducted their first practice in Tampa leading up to the New Year's Day Outback Bowl against 18th ranked Mississippi State. Four close losses kept this from being a truly memorable season for the Hawkeyes and they hope to turn that around against the Bulldogs. In a game … [Read more...]
Iowa State becoming a consistent winner under Matt Campbell
Iowa State has not been a one-hit wonder under coach Matt Campbell. After beating Memphis in the Liberty Bowl a year ago the 24th ranked Cyclones are preparing to take on 13th ranked Washington State in the Alamo Bowl. The Cyclones have enjoyed the best back-to-back seasons in school … [Read more...]
Iowa State lineman is home for Alamo Bowl
Iowa State reserve offensive lineman Will Windham will close his college career in his hometown when the 24th ranked Cyclones play 13th ranked Washington State in the Alamo Bowl. Windham grew up near San Antonio in the town of Schertz, Texas. "It's honestly great and I could not think of anything … [Read more...]
SEC opponents have been tough on the Hawkeyes
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says the two constants with each of their trips to the Outback Bowl is the Hawkeyes have a great time and face a quality opponent. This time is no different as the Hawkeyes get ready to play 18th ranked Mississippi State. Ferentz says any opponent out of the Southeastern … [Read more...]
Campbell pleased with workouts leading up to Alamo Bowl
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell has been pleased with practice as the 24th ranked Cyclones get set to play 13th ranked Washington State in the Alamo Bowl. The Cyclones will have a final practice on Wednesday before Friday's game. Campbell says the only change in practice routine is they have been … [Read more...]