Northwestern Wildcats endure hazing scandal to Las Vegas Bowl
Northwestern under interim head coach David Braun posted a 7-5 regular season, earned a bowl bid, beat Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl, and earned Big Ten Coach of the Year honors as Braun kept the program together after Pat Fitzgerald’s dismissal over a hazing scandal.
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Northwestern at Iowa in Big Ten clash at Kinnick
Northwestern travels to Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City to face the Hawkeyes in a Big Ten matchup. Northwestern sits at 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the league, while Iowa stands 4-3 and 2-2. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. with Iowa listed by 13.5 points on the line.
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Tiernan Boots shows two way versatility for Lisbon Lions
Cedar Rapids notes Lisbon senior Tiernan Boots could play quarterback or safety with another prep season. This season he has been running back and hybrid de fensive end outside linebacker as Lisbon (8 0) hosts Stormont (5 3) in Class A first round. Boots led a flexible, smart team where players can move positions as seen with Gage Holub shifting from defensive end to defensive back.
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Final 16 teams in each class to be determined tonight
Jeff Linder notes the playoff field will be cut to 16 teams per class after tonight. Method varies by size with RPI for big schools and hybrid standings for others, plus an elimination round for smaller schools. Week 9 primer lists 12 clinched berths and Bettendorf looming for No. 1 seed with Iowa City High clash.
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Seed standings shape potential playoff seeds in Iowa high school action
Iowa City Liberty clings to top seed hopes with 7-1 record as they need a Cedar Rapids Jefferson win and help from City High. West Des Moines Dowling, Johnston, Linn-Mar, Pleasant Valley hover in contention for top eight seeds with key remaining games. Valley, East, and Black Raiders face pivotal closes as PREPS page notes.
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