Top college football poll shifts with Iowa drop
Iowa falls from the AP rankings the first time this season while Iowa State slips after a win over Army. Southern Cal and Texas hold the top spots, Virginia Tech climbs to No. 3, LSU and Florida are No. 4 and 5. Iowa State sits 23rd at 3-0 after a 28-21 win. Coach McCarney’s team opens Big 12 play at Nebraska. The Hawkeyes sit at 2-2 with two votes. Titans RB Travis Henry faces a four game suspension for substance abuse per CBS report after a 31-27 loss to the Rams.
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Yankees set AL attendance record with 4 million mark
New York Yankees drew 55,136 for an 8-4 win over Toronto, reaching 4,090,696 in attendance and a league leading average of 50,502 across 81 home dates. They shared AL East lead with Boston as they approached the final road trip of the regular season. Colorado holds the all time mark with 4,483,350 in 1993.
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Patriots top Steelers in late surge to snap 16-game skid
Tom Brady led New England past Pittsburgh 23 20 as Vinatieri booted a 43 yard field goal with 1 second left. Brady completed 31 of 41 for 372 yards while Corey Dillon scored twice. Injuries hampered the Patriots but they rallied from a fourth quarter deficit to win at Heinz Field.
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Hawkeyes Lose Alpha Status After Ohio State Rout
Iowa tumbled from the AP rankings after a 31-6 defeat at No. 8 Ohio State. OSU dominated lines, rushing for 314 yards and totaling 530 yards while Iowa struggled to 137 yards and minus 9 rushing. Buckeyes defenders and blockers overwhelmed the Hawkeyes throughout the game.
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Ohio State Prevails In Physical Big Ten Clash With Iowa
Ohio State coach Jim Tressel praised his players for their physical play on both sides of the ball in the Big Ten matchup against Iowa. Kirk Ferentz acknowledged the tough battle as the Buckeyes overwhelmed Iowa with larger linemen, despite a hard fought contest.
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Hawkeyes Start Unrated But Strong Prospect Talk
Iowa enters the preseason with mixed rankings as many outlets labeled them top ten or top five. The case hinges on quarterback Drew Tate, potential 2006 first round picks Abdul Hodge and Chad Greenway, and a 31 win run with two Big Ten titles and two Jan. 1 bowl wins over Florida and LSU.
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Hawkeyes stumble early in season opener at Kinnick Stadium
Iowa faces a tough challenge with four new unproven defensive starters and an inexperienced offensive line. The Hawkeyes’ schedule included visits to Iowa State and Ohio State, where ISU and OSU brought experience and motivation to beat Iowa. The result underscores how timing and player development affect early outcomes.
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