A bombshell dropped late Wednesday and into Thursday morning regarding Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz. He, along with Hawkeyes wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr, will be suspended for Iowa's season opener vs. Illinois State thanks to a recruiting violation stemming from the Cade McNamara acquisition in late 2022. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down what we know so far.

A bombshell dropped late Wednesday and into Thursday morning regarding Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz. He, along with Hawkeyes wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr, will be suspended for Iowa's season opener vs. Illinois State thanks to a recruiting violation stemming from the Cade McNamara acquisition in late 2022. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down what we know so far.

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Instant reaction: Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, assistant Jon Budmayr suspended one game for recruiting violation

IOWA CITY — While a 40-0 win in Week 1 usually doesn't come with much long-term impact, Iowa's emphatic performance vs. Illinois State was full of noteworthy items. The horrendous start (six points and barely 70 total yards at halftime), the second-half outburst (34 points and multiple splash plays), the hope that what was shown late can stick — all of it made Saturday's shellacking more than your average blowout. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down everything live from Kinnick Stadium.

IOWA CITY — While a 40-0 win in Week 1 usually doesn't come with much long-term impact, Iowa's emphatic performance vs. Illinois State was full of noteworthy items. The horrendous start (six points and barely 70 total yards at halftime), the second-half outburst (34 points and multiple splash plays), the hope that what was shown late can stick — all of it made Saturday's shellacking more than your average blowout. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman break down everything live from Kinnick Stadium.

How should Iowa football's second-half outburst vs. Illinois State be properly analyzed?

There's no doubt that Iowa's offense is in the center of the discussion for the Hawkeyes' season opener, and the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dive into the process and approach of offensive coordinator Tim Lester. As we will every week in our game-preview segment, Chad and Tyler dive into "Five Big Questions" and give our score predictions for Saturday's game.

There's no doubt that Iowa's offense is in the center of the discussion for the Hawkeyes' season opener, and the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dive into the process and approach of offensive coordinator Tim Lester. As we will every week in our game-preview segment, Chad and Tyler dive into "Five Big Questions" and give our score predictions for Saturday's game.

Hawk Central: Tim Lester expectations, 5 big questions for Iowa vs. Illinois State

Kirk Ferentz's first Tuesday game-week presser unfolded with plenty of noteworthy items. Atop the list are the emergence of running back Kamari Moulton, the return of quarterback Cade McNamara and the insertion of Seth Wallace as head coach as Ferentz serves his one-game suspension for impermissible contact. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect it all.

Kirk Ferentz's first Tuesday game-week presser unfolded with plenty of noteworthy items. Atop the list are the emergence of running back Kamari Moulton, the return of quarterback Cade McNamara and the insertion of Seth Wallace as head coach as Ferentz serves his one-game suspension for impermissible contact. The Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman dissect it all.

Instant reaction: Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, assistant Jon Budmayr suspended one game for recruiting violation

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