Iowa football defensive back Xavier Nwankpa earned the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after a career game against Penn State. It’s an honor that shows his development with the Hawkeyes.
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Iowa football defensive back Xavier Nwankpa earned the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after a career game against Penn State. It’s an honor that shows his development with the Hawkeyes.
Fleck is second behind Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz as the longest-tenured Big Ten football coach. He’s won more than he’s lost in what isn’t the easiest place to succeed.
Minnesota heads to Iowa after beating a ranked Nebraska team last week, setting up a battle to become bowl eligible on top of the classic trophy battle.
The Hawkeyes are in a seven-way tie for third place in the conference after their win of Penn State.
The Hawkeyes’ quarterback had one of his best rushing performances in his career, but instead of fully celebrating his achievement, he chose to continue praising the offensive — as he’s done all season.
The Hawkeyes came back from a 21-10 deficit in the third quarter to win the game, 25-24, on a record-breaking night in Kinnick Stadium.
Head coach Jan Jensen hired two new assistant coaches in the offseason. The duo, with little experience in the Midwest, hope to help bring in the best players in the country while mentoring the current roster.
The mess caused by Iowa’s 66-yard field goal try that turned into a Nittany Lions touchdown late in the first half could have set the Hawkeyes spiraling, but Ferentz’s team pulled together and got the job done with the game on the line.
See photos as the Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Penn State Nittany Lions for a Big Ten Conference college football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Quarterback Mark Gronowski had 130 rushing yards, with 67 on the play that flipped the game
The Hawkeyes beat the Nittany Lions with a fourth quarter score despite missing two 2-point conversions.
Fans got the opportunity to get their first look at the 2025-26 Hawkeye men’s and women’s basketball teams on the outdoor basketball court behind Burge Residence Hall. It’s the unofficial tipoff to the upcoming season.
© 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved.
Daily Newsletters