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Quarterbacks in flux across Big Ten

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than ever this season, the backup quarterback spot has become the most important position in the Big Ten. Half of the conference’s 18 teams could have their second-string QB under center this weekend. That includes second-ranked Ohio State and No. 7 UCLA, who are dealing with injuries. Michigan and Rutgers, who meet on Saturday, could also be a battle of backups. The other teams wrestling with QB decisions are Illinois, Iowa, Michigan State, Oregon and Washington. While most of the changes have been because of injuries, Ohio State coach Ryan Day didn’t ...

ISU’s Toure on Jerry West Watch List

AMES — Iowa State sophomore Killyan Toure has been named to the 2027 Jerry West Award Watch List, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. Toure is one of 20 players in the country named to the list. The annual Jerry West Award, named after the late Class of 1980 Hall of ...

Hawkeyes’ Carnegie on Drysdale watch list

IOWA CITY — University of Iowa women’s basketball guard Dani Carnegie has been named to the 2027 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award preseason watch list, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday. Carnegie is one of 20 players nationally selected to the preseason watch list and one of ...

Wright named to Nancy Lieberman Award Watch List

IOWA CITY — University of Iowa women’s basketball guard Chazadi “Chit-Chat” Wright has been named to the 2027 Nancy Lieberman Award preseason watch list, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced Monday. Wright is one of 20 players ...

Badgers take Iowa’s place in Top 25 ahead of Heartland clash

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin is back in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2023 after producing arguably the best victory of coach Luke Fickell’s four-year tenure. A look at Wisconsin’s remaining schedule after its 24-7 victory over then-No. 16 Southern California indicates the ...

FOX Big Noon Kickoff returns to Iowa City

IOWA CITY — FOX Big Noon Kickoff is returning to Iowa City for a fourth time as the University of Iowa (5-2, 2-2) hosts No. 25 Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1) on Oct. 31 at a sold-out Kinnick Stadium. The live broadcast will air from 9-11 a.m. at Duane Banks Field. Fans attending are encouraged to ...