Eight former Iowa football players seek $20 million, Kirk Ferentz's firing over racial discrimination
The Black players have legal representation and also want Iowa AD Gary Barta and assistant Brian Ferentz fired; Iowa says it's rejecting the demands.The group, which includes two of the football program’s most prolific producers in Akrum Wadley and Kevonte Martin-Manley, made the demands in a certified, 21-page letter sent to Iowa. A copy of the letter, dated Oct. 5, has been obtained by the Des Moines Register.
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Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson scores an incredible touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium.
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Florida receiver Kadarius Toney scores the Gators' first touchdown against the Missouri Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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BYU wide receiver Gunner Romney catches a pass against Western Kentucky defensive back Roger Cray in the first half.
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Duke running back Mataeo Durant catches the ball during the second half against the Charlotte 49ers at Wallace Wade Stadium.
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Southern Methodist wide receiver Rashee Rice (11) leaps for the ball against Navy cornerback Cameron Kinley (3) during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
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Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith makes a catch over the top of Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Oklahoma running back TJ Pledger is tackled by Texas Tech defensive back Tech McPhearson (8) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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Florida head coach Dan Mullen, far right, is held back by coaches and law enforcement after a fight broke out at the end of the first half during a game against the Missouri Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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Virginia running back Shane Simpson runs past North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) en route to a touchdown in the first quarter at Scott Stadium.
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Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson attempts to make a catch during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium.
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Texas players and coaches celebrate after Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders was sacked on fourth down in overtime, ending the game.
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Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller is met at the line of scrimmage by the Arkansas defense for a loss during the first quarter.
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Rutgers offensive lineman Raiqwon O'Neal pitches the ball backwards during the Scarlet Knights' wild (and penalized) eight-lateral play against Indiana.
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Baylor running back Craig Williams carries the ball for a touchdown against the TCU during the second half at McLane Stadium.
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UCF Knights defensive back Davonte Brown (7) lunges for the tackle on Houston Cougars wide receiver Tre'von Bradley (81) during the fourth quarter at TDECU Stadium.
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Clemson wide receiver Amari Rodgers fumbles the ball as he stiff-arms Boston College defensive back Elijah Jones (20) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.
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Kansas running back Velton Gardner runs the ball as Iowa State defensive back D.J. Miller Jr. attempts the tackle during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
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West Virginia running back Leddie Brown dives for a touchdown during the second quarter against Kansas State at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
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Boise State Broncos wide receiver CT Thomas (6) makes a catch for a touchdown reception against Air Force at Falcon Stadium.
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Memphis defensive back Quindell Johnson (15) upends Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Josh Whyle (81) in the first half at Nippert Stadium.
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Boston College receiver Jehlani Galloway catches a pass near Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. during the first quarter against Boston College at Memorial Stadium.
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Syracuse running back Cooper Lutz (24) breaks a tackle by Wake Forest defensive back Caelen Carson (29) in the second quarter at the Carrier Dome.
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Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. runs with the ball against Georgia in the first half at Kroger Field.
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Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels is sacked by Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) and linebacker Mike Rose (23) during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
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Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) tries to make a diving catch in the first half against Michigan at Michigan Stadium.
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West Virginia safety Sean Mahone (29) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas State wide receiver Eric Hommel (18) during the first quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium.
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Coastal Carolina running back Reese White evades a tackle by Georgia State safety Antavious Lane as he runs for a touchdown during the first half in Atlanta.
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Tulane running back Amare Jones runs the ball against Temple during the first half in Orleans, La.
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TCU wide receiver Derius Davis (12) heads for the end zone on a 66-yard punt return for touchdown during the first half at McLane Stadium.
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Michigan tight end Ben Mason leaps over Michigan State safety Tre Person in the first half at Michigan Stadium.
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Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) intercepts a pass intended for Boston College receiver Jaelen Gill (86) during the second quarter against Boston College at Memorial Stadium.
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Houston cornerback Damarion Williams (6) tackles UCF running back Greg McCrae (30) during the first quarter at TDECU Stadium.
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Rice running back Juma Otoviano (8) is knocked out of bounds by Southern safety Miss Ky'el Hemby (19) in the first quarter at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
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Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed makes a touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against Rutgers defensive back Brendon White (7) and defensive back Avery Young (2) at Spartan Stadium.
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Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann (49) tackles Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium.
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Oklahoma State defensive end Tyler Lacy tackles Texas running back Bijan Robinson during the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium.
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Rebels wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) regains possession along the sidelines against Commodores safety Dashaun Jerkins (33) during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium.
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Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) carries against LSU during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
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The Wyoming Cowboys celebrate with the Paniolo Trophy after beating Hawaii at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium.
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Wyoming running back Xazavian Valladay celebrates a touchdown against Hawaii during the fourth quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium.
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Wyoming running back Xazavian Valladay dives for yardage during the second quarter against Hawaii.
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Hawaii running back Dae Dae Hunter scores a touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium.
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The Maryland Terrapins celebrate after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers in overtime.
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Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa reacts after scoring a touchdown against Minnesota in overtime.
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Maryland running back Jake Funk reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Minnesota.
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Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim runs through a tackle attempt during the third quarter against Maryland.
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Minnesota's Brock Walker kicks a field goal during the third quarter against Maryland.
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Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against Maryland.
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This effort by Fresno State wide receiver Keric Wheatfall against Colorado State was overturned.
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Colorado State wide receiver A'Jon Vivens (20) rushes the ball during the second quarter against Fresno State.
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Colorado State defenders tackle Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers (20) during the third quarter at Bulldog Stadium.
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Fresno State linebacker Levelle Bailey hits Colorado State quarterback Todd Centeio (7) to force an incompletion during the third quarter at Bulldog Stadium.
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Hours after Iowa's crushing 21-20 football loss to Northwestern, Iowa star wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette was arrested for operating while intoxicated in Iowa City, Iowa.
Penn State football's next step: Why the 2020 season is suddenly so questionable
The Nittany Lions opened the Big Ten with a stunning loss to Indiana, now the season only ratchets up in difficulty with Ohio State coming to town.A field goal barely missed to win it.
Smith-Marsette, 21, was pulled over at 1:27 a.m. by Iowa City Police and later jailed. KCJJ Radio in Iowa City first reported the arrest.
According to the police report, Smith-Marsette was traveling 74 mph in a 30 mph zone in a white 2017 Chevy Camaro and blew a 0.13% on a blood-alcohol test, which exceeds the 0.08% limit for driving with impairment.
Officer Brad Reinhard, in the report, observed that Smith-Marsette "had blood-shot, watery eyes and smelled of alcohol" and admitted to drinking.
According the police report, this was Smith-Marsette's first OWI offense.
© Bryon Houlgrave/The Register Iowa senior receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette breaks Northwestern tackles en route to a first down in the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The incident occurred about seven hours after the Hawkeyes fell to 0-2 for the young 2020 football season. In the loss to Northwestern, Iowa blew a 17-0 lead and failed to score in the second half. Smith-Marsette set a career-high with seven receptions (for 84 yards) in the game.
College football winners and losers from Week 9 include Notre Dame, Michigan and Big 12
Clemson was challenged but survived against Boston College to top this week's list of winners and losers in college football.Not that one loss would've eliminated the Tigers, who have made five straight appearances in the playoff. Even had the Eagles pulled off the upset, Clemson could have secured a spot in the semifinals by running the table, which would have included at least one and possibly two wins against Notre Dame.
© Charlie Neibergall, AP Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette runs up field during Saturday's 21-20 loss to Northwestern. He had seven catches for 84 yards. The speedy 6-foot-1 receiver is one of Iowa's best players and one of the top kickoff returners in Big Ten Conference history. He was the offensive MVP of the 2019 Holiday Bowl after scoring three touchdowns — one rushing, one receiving and one on a kick return.
Smith-Marsette, a senior, has played in 39 games for the Hawkeyes and has 93 career receptions for 1,384 yards. He has 15 career touchdowns.
Smith-Marsette almost certainly will face a suspension from game time from head coach Kirk Ferentz. In 2018, offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs received a one-game suspension after a summertime OWI.
The Hawkeyes next face Michigan State at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. An initial request for comment from Ferentz was not immediately returned.
Pac-12 and Clemson-Notre Dame among five big college football questions to be answered in Week 10
Week 10 in college football will be one with significant story lines. A look at the five biggest questions heading into Saturday's matchups.The two biggest contenders to make the field — Oregon and Southern California — face divisional rivals at home and have an opportunity to get off on the right foot. But there can't be many missteps along the way with such little margin for error with a seven-game schedule.
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Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith caught 11 passes for 203 yards and four touchdowns as Alabama hammered Mississippi State.
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Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 207 yards and four touchdowns, though Minnesota lost a stunner to Maryland in overtime.
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Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore caught an eye-popping 14 balls for 238 yards and three touchdowns in the Rebels' win over Vanderbilt.
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Picking up the slack with star QB Trevor Lawrence out, Clemson running back Travis Etienne had 84 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries - breaking the ACC rushing record in the process - and also had seven catches for 140 yards and another score in the Tigers' win over Boston College.
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Maryland running back Jake Funk rushed for 216 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries and caught three passes, including another touchdown, in the Terrapins' upset win over Minnesota.
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Michigan State wide receiver Ricky White had one of the best receiving days in Spartans history, catching eight balls for 196 yards and a touchdown.
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Jahan Dotson scored all three Penn State touchdowns - including this spectacular grab - in the Nittany Lions' loss to Ohio State.
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Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral completed 31 of his 34 passes for 412 yards and six touchdowns in a blowout win over Vanderbilt.
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Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa threw for 394 yards, added 64 on the ground and had five total touchdowns as the Terps upset the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace had 11 catches for 187 yards and two touchdown, though the Cowboys fell in overtime to Texas.
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Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph had two interceptions in the Wildcats' 21-20 win over Iowa.
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Rice wide receiver Austin Trammell had seven catches for 143 yards and three touchdowns in the Owls' victory over Southern Miss.
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College football winners and losers from Week 11: Penn State drops to 0-4 while Hoosiers stay hot .
The list of winners and losers from Week 11 of the college football season includes Penn State, Miami and Army.That team would be Nebraska, which went into halftime up 27-6 and then held on to beat Penn State 30-27 and drop the Nittany Lions to a shocking 0-4.
The Black players have legal representation and also want Iowa AD Gary Barta and assistant Brian Ferentz fired; Iowa says it's rejecting the demands.The group, which includes two of the football program’s most prolific producers in Akrum Wadley and Kevonte Martin-Manley, made the demands in a certified, 21-page letter sent to Iowa. A copy of the letter, dated Oct. 5, has been obtained by the Des Moines Register. 
The Nittany Lions opened the Big Ten with a stunning loss to Indiana, now the season only ratchets up in difficulty with Ohio State coming to town.A field goal barely missed to win it. 
© Bryon Houlgrave/The Register Iowa senior receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette breaks Northwestern tackles en route to a first down in the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. 
Clemson was challenged but survived against Boston College to top this week's list of winners and losers in college football.Not that one loss would've eliminated the Tigers, who have made five straight appearances in the playoff. Even had the Eagles pulled off the upset, Clemson could have secured a spot in the semifinals by running the table, which would have included at least one and possibly two wins against Notre Dame. 
© Charlie Neibergall, AP Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette runs up field during Saturday's 21-20 loss to Northwestern. He had seven catches for 84 yards. 
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