Author: Mark Emmert, Hawk Central

In the face of an uphill legal challenge for Iowa athletics, the university announced it is backing off its decision to cut the program.

Hawkeyes go 5-for-23 from 3-point arc, play most of the game without guard CJ Fredrick and get second-half scoring only from Luka Garza.

Eight Black former Iowa football players are seeking $20 million and removal of coach Kirk Ferentz. Experts say a settlement or trial pose big risks.

The two Hawkeyes tested positive Monday, after the entire athletic department reported only a single positive case last week.

Former star running back Akrum Wadley alleges verbal abuse and unexplained punishments, saying he wanted to leave Iowa during his four-year career.

Iowa’s football coach since 1999, Kirk Ferentz says he is hurt by what he is hearing and vows to make things better … without really saying how.

Ihmir Smith-Marsette scores three touchdowns in the second quarter alone as Iowa beats USC 49-24 in Holiday Bowl.

Bob Wisecup, a 63-year-old Iowa fan in hospice care, said one of his last wishes was seeing the Hawkeyes at their Kinnick Stadium. Saturday, he did.