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Iowa tight end Luke Lachey (85) comes down with a catch against Iowa State on Sept. 10, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Video: Postgame sights and sounds after Hawkeyes disappointing 10-7 lost to Cyclones

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Iowa players (L-R) Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta and Kaevon Merriweather on the BTN set at Big Ten Media Days on July 26, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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If veteran leadership is key to winning, the 2022 Iowa FB team could ge poised for big things

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Bob Stoops listens from behind the stage as Kirk Ferentz addresses the media at Big Ten Media Day.

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A look at 30 years of covering Big Ten media day and when Kirk Ferentz gave maybe his funniest answer

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Jack Campbell, john-streif, Kaevon Merriweather, Kirk Ferentz, Sam LaPorta July 24, 2022

Sam LaPorta (84) (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Iowa’s reputation as Tight End University has been built over four decades

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty George Kittle, Hayden Fry, marv-cook, Noah Fant, Sam LaPorta June 27, 2022

Iowa players huddle at the Citrus Bowl. Photo courtesy of Iowa football Twitter account.

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HF Video: Multiple members of the Hawkeye football team meet with media to talk summer workouts and more

Dallas Jones Follow @DallasJonesy Jack Campbell, john-waggoner, Leshon Williams, mason richman, Nico Ragaini, Quinn Schulte, Sam LaPorta, Tory Taylor June 23, 2022

Sam LaPorta Photo - Rob Howe/HawkeyeFanatic.com

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Eleven Iowa football players named to Athlon Sports preseason All-Big Ten teams

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta, Tory Taylor June 1, 2022

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) runs after a catch as Minnesota linebacker Braelen Oliver makes a tackle during their game on Nov. 13, 2021 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta so glad every day that he’s still a Hawkeye

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty abdul-hodge, brian-ferentz, dallas-clark, George Kittle, Sam LaPorta, tj hockenson April 26, 2022

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) smiles while working through a drill with Johnny Pascuzzi (82) during the team's open practice on April 23, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Ten observations/opinions from a short and windy open practice at Kinnick Stadium

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, jermari harris, Sam LaPorta, Spencer Petras April 24, 2022

Iowa receiver Alec Wick looks in a pass over his shoulder during the team's open practice on April 23, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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HF video: Sights and sounds from Iowa football’s public practice

Dallas Jones Follow @DallasJonesy Alex Padilla, Dallas Jones, mason richman, Sam LaPorta, seth benson, Terry Roberts April 23, 2022

Iowa’s Tory Taylor (9) punts the ball against Penn State during their game on Oct. 9, 2021 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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My five best players on the 2022 Iowa football team

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Charlie Jones, Jack Campbell, Riley Moss, Sam LaPorta, Tory Taylor April 4, 2022