Becht Named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year
Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht earned the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year honors by coaches. Becht set ISU freshman records in completions, passing TDs, and passing yards. T.J. Tampa Jeremiah Cooper also earned first team, with Noel and Klotz on second team. 16 Cyclones honored. Connor Colby Nick DeJong Logan Jones earned All-Big Ten third team.
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Iowa finalists for major national football awards
Iowa players DeJean and Tory Taylor reach national finalist status. DeJean is a Jim Thorpe Award defensive back finalist. Taylor is a Ray Guy Award punter finalist. Also noted are MVFC awards for Nelson as Coach of the Year and Cam Miller as second team All MVFC quarterback.
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Bowlsby to serve as interim UNI athletics director
Bob Bowlsby former Iowa AD and retired Big 12 commissioner will be interim athletics director at the University of Northern Iowa starting January. The Waterloo native was UNI’s AD from 1983 to 1991 and remains involved in the Our Tomorrow fundraising campaign. He returns from retirement at age 71 after a call from UNI President Mark Nook.
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Iowa faces top Michigan in Indy rematch after tough path
Iowa plays Michigan in Indianapolis after a season of unranked foes and a demanding schedule by contrast. Joe Evans recalls a 2015 title game star moment and a 42 3 loss that fuels this year’s challenge as Nico Ragaini urges best football against a Wolverines team averaging 37.6 points and 10.2 allowed.
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Iowa vs Michigan Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium
No. 16 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan meet in the Big Ten title game at Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis kickoff 7 p.m. Michigan favored by 23 points. Iowa carries a 10-2 mark while Michigan is 12-0 heading into the showdown.
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Hilmer nets 500th win as Iowa coach
At North Linn High School Mike Hilmer earned his 500th career victory with a 108-21 rout of Easton Valley. The win puts him among a select group of 500 win varsity coaches, following Iowa's Bob Hilmer who sits at 917-347 in 56 seasons.
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