Valley becomes Class 5A top after Ankeny upset
Central Iowa dominates the early Class 5A rankings as West Des Moines Valley debuts at No. 1 following Ankeny’s 31-10 upset of preseason leader. Linn-Mar enters the 5A Top 10 while Dowling and Waukee vie for position behind Valley.
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Allen Graves Lead Iowa Defensive Line In Season Opener
In the Iowa football season opener against Illinois State Allen and Graves anchored the defensive line, with observers noting significant strides in the second half as a better gauge of the team's true potential. The performance highlighted depth and improved pass rush as the game progressed.
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Iowa State at Iowa preview with early season notes
Iowa State visits No. 25 Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in a 2:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday as both teams opened 1-0. The piece highlights Iowa players showing progress in Week 1, notably Cade McNamara rebounding with 13 completions on 14 attempts for 177 yards and three touchdowns in the second half after a tougher 2023 season.
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Five Cyclones who must keep improving for Week 2
Iowa State's Williams and fellow cornerbacks show readiness in opening win over North Dakota. Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins catch two touchdowns while Rocco Becht averages 13.4 yards per completion. Five lesser-known contributors, led by Williams with 11 tackles, are slated for key roles in the Iowa clash in Iowa City.
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