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Iowa's veteran defense plans on being even better this season
Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins was the first one to decide to skip the NFL draft and come back for another seasonAUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August
Major League Baseball is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway with the Braves and the Reds taking part in the Speedway Classic in August 2025AUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leshon Williams - Out during fall camp Williams (undisclosed) is currently out for the Hawkeyes' fall camp, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register reports.
Impact Williams' injury is reportedly not expected to be long-term. That's good news for Iowa, as he's expected to be their lead back this fall after rushing for 821 yards and one score while averaging 4.8 yards-per-carry in 2023. If Williams is forced to miss time, Kaleb Johnson would likely assume the lead role in the Hawkeyes' backfield.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
'Bear Bets': Best College Football Playoff bets, teams to fade
Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Geoff Schwartz were joined on "Bear Bets" by Collin Wilson to discuss their best college football bets for the...AUGUST 8
Jarriett Buie - Listed as starter in fall practice Buie is listed as a starter for the Hawkeyes at receiver during fall camp, per Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register.
Impact Being listed as a starter is a big achievement for the redshirt freshman, as Buie has yet to record a stat for the Hawkeyes in a game situation. The Hawkeyes do routinely run two-wide sets and veteran receivers Kaleb Brown and Seth Anderson are both presumably still ahead of Buie on the official team depth chart, but the move could indicate a potential role within the offense for Buie moving forward.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Anderson - Seen practicing with team Anderson (undisclosed) was seen catching passes during Iowa's fall practice on Thursday.
Impact Anderson previously missed Iowa's spring open practice with an undisclosed injury, but appears to have made a recovery and returned to practice. The former Charleston Southern transfer caught 11 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown for the Hawkeyes in 2023, but a returning Cade McNamara could lead to more opportunities for Anderson in the passing game in 2024.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Addison Ostrenga - Participating in fall camp Ostrenga (undisclosed) was seen catching passes in fall practice for the Hawkeyes Thursday.
Impact Ostrenga previously missed Iowa's spring open practice with an undisclosed injury but appears to be ready to go ahead of the 2024 season. The 6-foot-4 tight end caught 31 passes for 192 yards and a pair of touchdowns for the Hawkeyes in 2023, but with the return of quarterback Cade McNamara and a fresh offense following the departure of former offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, Ostrenga could see more opportunities to make big plays in 2024.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Joel Klatt's preseason top 25: Ohio State or Georgia at No. 1?
Everyone has Georgia and Ohio State ranked as the top two teams in the nation. But who is No. 1? Joel Klatt unveiled his full preseason top...AUGUST 5
Georgia tops preseason USA Today Coaches Poll; Ohio State picked second
Georgia will open the season ranked No. 1 in the preseason USA Today Coaches Poll a year after having its two-year run as national champion...AUGUST 5
'Bear Bets': Best 2024 CFP futures bets, win totals and Heisman long-shot wagers
The college football season is on the horizon. If you are looking for how to bet on it, the "Bear Bets" crew has you covered. Read here for...AUGUST 3
Big Ten releases new 'Maps' commercial: Examining the Easter Eggs
The Big Ten unveiled an updated version of its popular "Maps" commercial on Friday to include the four conference newcomers.AUGUST 2
Baseball team's charter bus catches fire in Iowa; no one is hurt
A bus that was transporting a professional baseball team from Iowa to a game in Illinois caught fireAUGUST 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alabama starts first fall camp under coach Kalen DeBoer with morning practice
Alabama opened fall camp with a morning practice, for anybody keeping track of every little change from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoerJULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
College Football Fans Roast Kirk Ferentz for Declaration About Iowa's Offense There’s nothing quite like the Hawkeyes’ offense in college football.
JULY 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kirk Ferentz still committed to Iowa after watching friends Bill Belichick, Nick Saban move on
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz watched two of his best coaching friends, Bill Belichick and Nick Saban, walk away from football after last seasonJULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawkeyes stand behind hungry QB Cade McNamara Five starts and one ACL surgery later, the Iowa Hawkeyes are not about to run away from quarterback Cade McNamara.The Michigan transfer open...
JULY 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
2024 College Football odds: Big Ten projected win totals, best bets
The Big Ten has reached new heights. Check out the projected win totals and odds for each Big Ten team, as well as Geoff Schwartz's best bet...JULY 24
Kaleb Brown - Handed one-game suspension Brown will be suspended for one game following his OWI arrest this summer, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact This was the expected punishment for the receiver, as a one-game suspension is the typical punishment for players who receive OWI charges under Kirk Ferentz. Iowa will have to operate without its projected top receiver for its opener against FCS Illinois State. Brown is expected to be one of the Hawkeyes' top playmakers at the position, although this still figures to be a run-heavy offense.
JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Dillon Gabriel, Will Johnson highlight 2024 Big Ten football preseason honors
The Big Ten announced its 2024 football preseason honors on Tuesday ahead of the start of Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium.JULY 23
Everything to know ahead of 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days
Big Ten Media Days are here. Here's a look at everything to know ahead of the three-day event, which takes place July 23-25 in Indianapolis.JULY 22
Clark, Reese on same team at WNBA All-Star weekend and in spotlight in matchup against Olympic team
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will once again step into the spotlight during All-Star Weekend with their matchup against the U.S. Olympic teamJULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big Ten Media Days preview: PSU's new-look offense, Dylan Raiola among Day 2 storylines
What will Penn State's offense look like with Andy Kotelnicki calling the shots? Will Nebraska improve its turnovers woes? Here are the top...JULY 17
QB Cade McNamara says he's 100% healthy and ready to be back with Iowa's offense
Tim Lester has had nearly six months to come up with potential fixes for the moribund Iowa offense, but the key for the Hawkeyes’ new offensive coordinator might be just having a h...JULY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cade McNamara - Participating fully in practice McNamara said that he's a full participant in practice, training and drills for the first time since arriving to Iowa City, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact McNamara opened spring camp with a knee brace while still recovering from a torn ACL, but now the quarterback appears to be fully healthy. That's excellent news for an Iowa offense that's desperately seeking to improve, and McNamara's veteran presence figures to be a big factor in that equation. Before his injury last fall, the quarterback threw for 505 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 51.1 percent of his passes.
JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE
