Former Iowa punter Tory Taylor earns NFC special teams POW
Tory Taylor of the Chicago Bears, a rookie, was named NFC special teams player of the week after five punts in a win over the Rams. He averaged 55.4 yards per punt (48.0 net) with three inside the 10, the most in Week 4. It is his first POW and he joins Brad Maynard as the Bears’ only POWs.
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D II Wrestling Championships return to Cedar Rapids PowerHouse
Upper Iowa University and the NCAA announced the Division II Wrestling Championships will be hosted at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on March 12 13 2027. The Peacock athletics department and Cedar Rapids Tourism will co host, continuing a 17 year collaboration that includes 2008 2018 2023 events and the 2013 women’s volleyball championship. ST. LOUIS UNI men’s basketball projected second in MVC preseason poll with 527 points and two first place votes behind Bradley. Murray State third in 2024 25 rankings.
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Iowa State to Host 2026 Midwest Regional Cross Country Meet
Iowa State University has been chosen to host the 2026 NCAA Midwest regional cross country meet for men and women. This marks the Cyclones' fourth time hosting the regional, with prior events in 1997 2013 and 2017. The Iowa State Cross Country Course has also hosted the 2000 NCAA Championships and four Big 12 championships in 1996 2008 2018 and 2023.
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McNamara Breaks Ohio State Won 42-27 in 2021
Iowa football analyst notes Cade McNamara achieved a milestone by defeating Ohio State in 2021. The Michigan starter led a 41 rushing attempt game, avoided negative plays, and ended Michigan's eight-game skid against the Buckeyes with a 42-27 win.
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Iowa at No. 3 Ohio State Faces Big Ten Showdown
Iowa quarterback Brian McNamara, in his second season as starter, leads the 3-1 Hawkeyes (1-0) to Ohio Stadium in Columbus to take on No. 3 Ohio State (4-0, 1-0). Kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on KGAN with Ohio State favored by 19.5. The page notes a nostalgic nod to a previous clash and highlights the unfinished Big Ten contest.
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ISU defense tests Baylor, led by Singleton’s sack threat
Iowa State faces Baylor at Jack Trice Stadium in a Big 12 opener. Defensive tackle J R Singleton has stepped up with three sacks in four games, helping ISU’s top-5 scoring defense pressure quarterbacks. The Cyclones rely on Heacock’s schemes, a seasoned line, and a disciplined secondary with seven interceptions this season.
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Olsen a Heck of a Replacement for Clark at Iowa
Olsen, a 23.3 point per game scorer in the Big East last season, transferred from Villanova to Iowa seeking brighter lights and a WNBA path. She described adjusting to a new system under Jan Jensen, noting her identity as a point guard differs from Caitlin Clark. Olsen called Iowa a family and said she immediately felt a mutual interest with the Hawkeyes amid Big Ten media day remarks.
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