Iowa football aims to continue complementary football, eyeing 3-0 start ahead of Saturday matchup with UNI
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Iowa football’s 16-13 win over Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk game not only keeps the Hawkeyes as one of the 20 remaining undefeated teams in the AP Top 25 Poll, by also a boost up to #18 following a 2-0 start, turning their focus to another in-state game. Iowa’s offense […]
Iowa football is aiming to continue their perfect season with a 3-0 start, after defeating Iowa State with a 16-13 victory on Saturday. This win has propelled the Hawkeyes to the #18 position in the AP Top 25 Poll, maintaining their status as one of the 20 undefeated teams. The team's offensive performance was standout, with 507 yards in their Week 1 win against Northern Illinois, while their defense has been equally impressive, currently leading the nation in scoring defense by allowing only 16 first downs in two weeks.
Iowa's defense has been crucial in their recent successes, securing a one-point win over UNI in 2009 with a miraculous block of two field goals in the final seconds. Head coach Kirk Ferentz emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong attitude towards each opponent, regardless of their ranking, stating that it is how well the team prepares that truly matters.
Iowa is set to face Northern Iowa on Saturday at 3 p.m., marking the 19th meeting between the two programs, with Iowa leading the all-time series 17-1. UNI's only series win occurred in 1898.
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