{
  "id": 11216935,
  "title": "5 things to know about Iowa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/5-things-to-know-about-iowa",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/5-things-know-iowa-150100085.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. The No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes face off against the No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes in a highly anticipated Big Ten game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Both teams enter the game with impressive records, with Iowa sitting at 4-0 and Ohio State at 3-1.\n\n2. Iowa's ground game is a key strength, boasting a four-headed rushing attack. Starting running back Kamari Moulton leads the charge with 284 yards on 39 carries, along with two touchdowns. Backups Braeden Jackson, Xavier Williams, and Nathan McNeil add to the offensive arsenal, all contributing over 120 yards this season.\n\n3. On the receiving end, Iowa has found a reliable wide receiver in Tony Diaz, who has delivered 20 catches for 247 yards and a touchdown this season. His standout performance against Iowa State, where he had eight catches for 95 yards, puts pressure on Iowa's defensive secondary.\n\n4. The Hawkeyes are coming off a thrilling 20-19 victory against No. 18 Michigan, where quarterback Hank Brown's 91-yard touchdown drive, capped by a 16-yard pass to Reece Vander Zee, secured the win in the final moments. This rollercoaster run sets the stage for an intense Big Ten showdown.\n\n5. Head coach Kirk Ferentz, who has led Iowa since 1999, brings a wealth of experience to the program. As the longest-tenured head coach in the FBS and the all-time leader in Big Ten wins and bowl victories, Ferentz adds credibility and leadership to the Hawkeye program. His tenure may even culminate in a playoff berth for the Iowa Hawkeyes.",
  "summary": "The Hawkeyes have a real receiving threat, are coming off a roller coaster win, and the Hawkeye Wave is awesome. Five things you need to know about Iowa.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}