Petersen grows into role as ISU defense rises in Liberty Bowl
Iowa State defensive end Joey Petersen emerged as a key playmaker as 23 underclassmen started all season for the Cyclones. With T J Tampa out and Malik Verdon sidelined by injury, Heacock leaned on youth to fuel a late-season surge ahead of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against Memphis. Petersen set a career tone with seven tackles for loss and multiple sacks as his snap count climbed.
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Iowa Hawkeyes face defense holdovers with roster decisions
Iowa defenders Sebastian Castro DeJean Jackson and others weigh extra eligibility or pro routes after the COVID year waiver. If most stay, Iowa could return nearly the entire top defense, as Xavier Nwankpa and others lobby for cohesion while teammate Craig notes classroom and rent perks hinge on Nick Jackson’s fate.
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ISU football thrives through turnover surge and leadership
ISU coach Heacock cites a turbulent offseason with staff changes and player losses from the states probe into sports gambling. He praises a small veteran group led by Gerry Vaughn and Jaylin Noels as a turning point, while Cooper's early interception fueled a momentum shift for the Cyclones against the Tigers.
Hawkeyes prep to face freshman Iamaleava in Citrus Bowl
Iowa prepares to face Tennessee’s highly touted true freshman Nico Iamaleava, who will make his first career start after Joe Milton III opts out of the Citrus Bowl. Deontae Craig notes adjustments for a young quarterback and praises Iowa’s defensive depth and readiness.
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College bowl preview with multiple matchups across venues
SMU faces Boston College in Fenway Bowl at Fenway Park Boston with SMU favored by 10.5 points while Rutgers meets Miami in Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium Rutgers slight favorite by 1.5 Miami challenge NC State vs Kansas State in Pop-Tarts Bowl at Orlando with Kansas State favored by 2.5 Arizona vs Oklahoma in Alamo Bowl at San Antonio with Arizona favored by 3 and Edible mascot noted. analyst comments on coach changes and bowl implications.
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