Leistikow: Professor O’Keefe outlines complex 2020 QB derby

While Nate Stanley sets the bar, Iowa coaches are giving Peyton Mansell, Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla a chance to prove themselves this spring.

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Iowa, Iowa State set to visit five-star PF Xavier Foster in April

Oskaloosa five-star 2020 power forward Xavier Foster has scheduled coach visits with both Iowa and Iowa State, his father, DaJuan Foster, told the Register.

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Mailbag: Impact of Francis leaving? Best use for Cook’s scholarship?

The Register's Matthew Bain answers your Hawkeye recruiting questions in his weekly mailbag.

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Iowa basketball program losing key assistant coach

Francis' departure, confirmed Tuesday night by the Register, is the first by an assistant coach on Fran McCaffery's staff at Iowa in nine-plus years.

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Iowa WRs Ragaini, Tracy make strong impressions

Some thoughts from Chad Leistikow out of Tuesday's football interviews in Iowa City, starting with the race to replace Outback Bowl MVP Nick Easley.

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Geno Stone answers call as leader of Iowa secondary

Hard-hitting junior was so good last year that the Hawkeyes could implement a 4-2-5 scheme; now Geno Stone will be the captain of it as strong safety

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Iowa wrestling leads nation in attendance again

The Hawkeyes continue to lead the nation in attendance.

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Ken O’Keefe demonstrates QB pocket awareness

Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe got mobile around the podium during a press conference Tuesday when discussing his starter, Nate Stanley.

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Nate Wieting on his opportunity to catch passes

Iowa tight end Nate Wieting knows he's no T.J. Hockenson. But he also believes he's more than just a blocker. Hear him explain:

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Geno Stone evaluates the Iowa secondary

Iowa safety Geno Stone is one of the leaders of the secondary this year. Hear how he sees the rest of the group shaping up:

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Kelton Copeland sees major growth in WR room

Iowa wide receivers coach Kelton Copeland says, "I'm a true believer that players are a refection of their coach."

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Ojemudia on the value of Iowa’s ‘cash’ position

Iowa fifth-year senior Michael Ojemudia has been playing cornerback, "cash" linebacker and strong safety this spring.

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Peyton Mansell’s learning curve as backup QB

Iowa backup quarterback Peyton Mansell discusses his preparation behind starter Nate Stanley.

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Smith’s friendly reminder to his high school

Iowa junior wide receiver Brandon Smith, of Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, took extra satisfaction from the Hawkeyes' 27-22 win vs. Mississippi State.

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NFL mock draft: Fant tumbles in first round

Trades always shake up the first round of the NFL draft, so USA TODAY Sports projected a few trades that could alter this year's outlook.

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Kirk Ferentz breaks down the race at linebacker

With Iowa firmly embracing a base 4-2-5 defense, there's only room for two inside linebackers, so the competition's been good.

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Kirk Ferentz provides spring-football updates

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz was headlining a Polk County I-Club event.

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Quick hitters from Ferentz: New coach soon, Jones hurt

Kirk Ferentz shared some news during his West Des Moines I-Club stop Monday night.

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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes picked in first round of NFL Draft

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Iowa football: Greatest tight ends in Hawkeyes history

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Hawkeyes get first home win with new coach

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Big eighth lifts Iowa to DH split, series win vs. Purdue

After dropping the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader at Purdue, the Hawkeyes broke open the nightcap with a four-run eighth.

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Iowa’s 2019 football schedule

A list of who the Hawkeye football team will face this season.

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Swift start pushes Hawkeyes past Purdue in series opener

Iowa put up four runs in the first inning and didn't look back, rolling to a series-opening win over Purdue.

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NFL players inspire current crop of Hawkeyes

Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda keeps his shoes in Iowa football facility year-round. Chris Doyle explains why. Also, what's the latest on special teams?

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Leistikow: Iowa going all-out to find edge in kicking game

The transfer portal. A sports psychologist. "Go" zones. Yelling names of ex-girlfriends. It's all part of finding Iowa's kicker and punter for 2019.

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Tyler Cook’s time as a Hawkeye comes to an end

The junior forward was second team all-Big Ten Conference this season. He flirted with turning pro after his sophomore year before coming back.

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WNBA Draft Diary: Gustafson talks about draft day experience

"God doesn't make mistakes" was the best piece of draft-day reassurance, Megan Gustafson wrote.

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The value of having NFL’s Marshal Yanda around

Iowa strength coach Chris Doyle welcomes back former Hawkeyes in the NFL on a daily basis in the offseason.

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Iowa strength coach talks excessive screen time

Iowa strength and conditioning coach talks about how time can better be spent among teenagers, including Hawkeye football players.

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LeVar Woods talks trick plays, incoming punter

Iowa special-teams coach LeVar Woods met with reporters Friday at the Hansen Football Performance Center.

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Iowa film room: TE recruit Yelverton a pass-catching machine

Yelverton's film shows an athlete whose route-running and catching abilities are not far from college-ready.

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3-star TE picks Iowa over Penn State, LSU, others

247Sports ranks the 6-foot-5, 225-pounder the No. 539 overall prospect and the No. 15 tight end in the class. Rivals pegs him as 2020's No. 11 tight end.

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Hockenson’s housemate aiming to be Iowa kicker

Keith Duncan, a red-shirt junior, is going through his fourth kicking competition at Iowa. He won the job as a true freshman, but hasn't played since.

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Leistikow: Iowa’s Linderbaum experiment already working

Kirk Ferentz knew what he was doing when he made the bold decision in early December.

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Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp will test NBA Draft waters

The freshman started every game for the Hawkeyes this season, averaging 11.1 points. He has until May 29 to decide if he wants to return to Iowa.

Wings CEO on Megan Gustafson: ‘How she’s led Iowa … is very impressive’

Dallas Wings CEO and team president Greg Bibb weighs in selecting Megan Gustafson 17th overall in the WNBA draft.

Ranking Iowa’s top 15 basketball prospects in 2021

The AAU season after sophomore year is often when a prospect breaks out — when he firmly establishes himself as a name to watch, and, if he's good enough, picks up his first offers.