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Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs headed to NFL Draft

The affable native of Mount Vernon was known for freakish athletic ability as a three-year starter on Iowa's offensive line.

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Toren Young foregoes his final season at Iowa

The redshirt junior was long a team leader for Iowa offense, but saw his playing time diminish as Tyler Goodson emerged last season.

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Iowa junior A.J. Epenesa declares for NFL Draft

The long-expected decision has been made official. One of the best defensive ends in Iowa history is turning pro early.

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Hawkeyes ranked in top 10 of USA TODAY top 25 for 2020

Even with new QB and losses of potential first-round talents, Iowa expected to win big again in 2020.

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Iowa ends 2019 football season with top-15 ranking

The Hawkeyes wound up 10-3 and ranked in the top 15 for the sixth time in the 21-year Kirk Ferentz era.

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Leistikow: Promising signs for Iowa’s QB future

Spencer Petras has won over the Hawkeye locker room (and Brian Ferentz) entering spring practice, and Deuce Hogan is arriving in June.

PODCAST: ‘Hawk Central’ dissects tough hoops stretch, sums up football

In our first KXNO radio show since before the Holiday Bowl, we’ve got a lot to catch up on.

Mailbag: Where Iowa FB stands with top in-state juniors; Payton Sandfort

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

Reports: Iowa QB Peyton Mansell to transfer

If you didn't know already, it's becoming crystal clear Spencer Petras is the leader to replace Nate Stanley as the next Iowa quarterback.

Iowa safety Geno Stone declares for NFL Draft

Stone was a mainstay for Hawkeyes this season, racking up 70 tackles and being named second-team all-Big Ten Conference by the coaches.

George Kittle, Marshal Yanda named to NFL All-Pro teams

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey are among first-teamers for 2019 Associated Press NFL All-Pro selections.

Leistikow: The 10 most enjoyable Iowa wins of past 10 years

Where does the 49-24 Holiday Bowl rout of USC rank? And how do you define enjoyable? Chad Leistikow found out this exercise was pretty difficult.

DVR ‘Monday’: Reliving Iowa’s methodical Holiday Bowl rout

Among the topics: How Iowa did the little things to set the tone against USC and how Sam LaPorta is changing the future of the Hawkeyes' offense.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs

NFL mock draft: Where do Epenesa, Wirfs land in first round?

Our initial projection has four quarterbacks being taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft -- and A.J. Epenesa and Tristan Wirfs going early.

Guest editorial: Another reminder to appreciate Ferentz

Although Iowa does not have the kind of talent recruited by Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State, Kirk Ferentz knows how to get the most out of his players.

Leistikow: Projecting Iowa’s 2020 football starters

The Hawkeyes should be loaded with playmakers on offense, and the defense looks deep. Chad Leistikow takes inventory of a possible starting lineup.

Ten key moments for the 2019 Iowa football team

The summer was dominated by talk of transfer wide receiver Oliver Martin, but by December the focus was on a 10-3 campaign and a third straight bowl win.

Epenesa turns Holiday Bowl in Iowa’s favor

Iowa's junior defensive end finished with 2.5 sacks, including the one that knocked USC quarterback Kedon Slovis out of the game.

Brandon Smith knows Iowa wideouts had a big day

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith says Ihmir Smith-Marsette is a gifted athlete and his Holiday Bowl performance was no surprise. Hear more:

Iowa’s Ihmir Smith-Marsette lays waste to USC

The Hawkeyes felt they could attack the edges on a young Trojan defense; Smith-Marsette made the game plan work in a resounding 49-24 victory.

Leistikow: ‘Hokey Pokey’ epitomizes 10-win Hawkeyes

After a 49-24 rout of USC, Kirk Ferentz said of the late Hayden Fry and Bump Elliott: "Hopefully, this is one they both enjoyed tonight."

Nate Stanley: “A true team win” against USC

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley led the Hawkeyes to records of 8-5, 9-4 and now 10-3 as a starter.

A.J. Epenesa, defensive MVP of the Holiday Bowl

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa has 2.5 sacks in what might be his final game as a Hawkeye.

Nick Niemann delivers off Phil Parker’s bench

Linebacker Nick Niemann probably had the best game of his Iowa career, and he started it on the bench.

Geno Stone will be making an NFL decision

Iowa safety Geno Stone will talk to a lot of people before deciding whether to pursue the NFL this year. Hear him describe his process:

Kristian Welch praises A.J. Epenesa

Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch discusses an A.J. Epenesa play that swung momentum in the Holiday Bowl as it knocked out USC's starting QB. Listen:

Kirk Ferentz says Iowa’s speed was a factor

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the impact of Ihmir Smith-Marsette on the Holiday Bowl win, and points out Hawkeyes have some speed, too. Listen:

Postgame podcast: Iowa 49, USC 24

Chad Leistikow and Mark Emmert break down the Hawkeye fireworks show that broke out at SDCCU Stadium.

Ihmir Smith-Marsette on a great performance

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette and quarterback Nate Stanley explain the philosophy that resulted in a trio of touchdowns.

Happy Hawkeyes have fun with the Holiday trophy

Iowa players celebrate with the Holiday Bowl trophy after a 49-24 win against USC.

Ferentz: Doing Hokey Pokey was ‘pretty special’

Iowa Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz speaks after a 49-24 rout of USC in the Holiday Bowl, after which Iowa honored the late Hayden Fry.

Reggie Bush spins frustrated rant after Iowa’s Holiday Bowl beatdown of USC

It's a sight to behold when you fire up a national studio postgame show and a USC pity party breaks out.

Iowa honors Hayden Fry with Hokey Pokey in locker room

The Iowa football team did a number of things to honor the late, great Hayden Fry during the Holiday Bowl. That included the Hokey Pokey after defeating USC.

Leistikow: An offensive show Hayden Fry would have loved

The Hawkeyes scored a Kirk Ferentz-era high in points in taking down USC with a mix of savvy, speed and Fry-like exotics.

Iowa 49, USC 24: Here’s what we learned

Iowa's junior wide receiver scores three touchdowns in the second quarter to steal the big stage from USC's Michael Pittman.

HOLIDAY BOWL REPLAY: No. 16 Iowa 49, No. 22 USC 24

The 9-3 Hawkeyes and 8-4 Trojans do battle in San Diego in the Hawkeyes' first Holiday Bowl game since 1991.