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Moss records career-high 12 tackles in first NFL start as Broncos fall at Seattle

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Former Ankeny Centennial and Iowa football star Riley Moss made a career-high 12 tackles in his first NFL start for the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Moss, a second-year cornerback, was credited with eight solo tackles and four assists in Denver's 26-20 loss to Seattle at Lumen Field. The Broncos became the first team since 2017 to record two safeties and two … [Read more...] about Moss records career-high 12 tackles in first NFL start as Broncos fall at Seattle

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ track team

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When Tarry Cory was growing up in Ankeny, he played a variety of sports. Like many boys, Cory enjoyed competing in the major sports of football, basketball and baseball. But he also tried some other sports, including track and field, where something sparked his interest in the pole vault. "During the seventh grade, we'd go over to where the football … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ track team

‘It’s a dream come true!’: Moss selected by Denver with 83rd pick in NFL Draft

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Riley Moss is headed to the Mile High City. The former Ankeny Centennial and Iowa football star was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Friday night. The defensive back was taken with the 83rd overall pick and was the fourth Hawkeye selected after teammates Lukas Van Ness, Jack Campbell and Sam LaPorta were also … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a dream come true!’: Moss selected by Denver with 83rd pick in NFL Draft

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (1st team)

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Jerry Pezzetti has always started his pregame speeches with the same word during his legendary career as a football coach. "Men," he says. "Just by calling us 'men' we felt big, strong and powerful," said Jon Leverenz, a star linebacker for Pezzetti in the 1980s. "And he would proceed to make us feel unstoppable regardless of the challenges ahead. But … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (1st team)

Bruce, Brecht, Kumm looking to make impact for depleted receiving corps

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Perhaps no position group on the Iowa football team has more question marks than the wide receivers. A trio of former Ankeny stars--Arland Bruce IV, Brody Brecht and Jordan Kumm--will try to provide some answers. Bruce, a sophomore, is currently listed at a second-team spot behind senior Nico Ragaini. Brecht, a redshirt freshman, and Kumm, a sophomore … [Read more...] about Bruce, Brecht, Kumm looking to make impact for depleted receiving corps

‘We’re just ready to play some football’: Iowa’s Moss gears up for final season

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Throughout most of last fall, Riley Moss thought he was leaving for the National Football League. Iowa's star defensive back had already accomplished about everything that he could at the collegiate level. "I was leaning probably 75 percent of the season to leave, but when you're staring into the barrel of the gun and it's decision time, I really … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just ready to play some football’: Iowa’s Moss gears up for final season

Iowa defensive back Moss named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list

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Iowa defensive back Riley Moss has been named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award watch list. The Thorpe Award is awarded annually to the best defensive back in college football. Moss, a former Ankeny Centennial star, was a first-team All-America selection by Sporting News a season ago and was voted the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year. He was … [Read more...] about Iowa defensive back Moss named to Jim Thorpe Award watch list

‘I can’t wait for one last ride!”: Moss puts off NFL aspirations, will return to Iowa

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Riley Moss always dreamed of playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He doesn't want the dream to end just yet. Putting off his NFL aspirations for now, Moss announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he'll return to play one more season for the Iowa football team. "I have more goals I would like to achieve and this team has more goals to achieve as well," Moss … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait for one last ride!”: Moss puts off NFL aspirations, will return to Iowa

Iowa standout Moss named a first-team all-American by CBS Sports

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Chalk up another honor for Iowa defensive back Riley Moss. And it's a big one. The former Ankeny Centennial star has been named a first-team all-American by CBS Sports. He has helped lead the Hawkeyes to a 10-3 record, including an appearance in the Big Ten championship game. Moss has made 36 tackles this season, despite missing three games due to a … [Read more...] about Iowa standout Moss named a first-team all-American by CBS Sports

Moss named Big Ten Conference Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year

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If this ends up being the final season of Riley Moss' Iowa football career, it's been a memorable one. The former Ankeny Centennial star was named the Big Ten Conference Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year on Tuesday. He is the fifth Hawkeye to win the award and the first since Amani Hooker in 2019. Moss ranks 11th in the country and third in the … [Read more...] about Moss named Big Ten Conference Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year

Pick-6 X 2: Moss enjoys career day in Hawkeyes’ rout over Indiana

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Most defensive backs in college football would be happy to return two interceptions for touchdowns during their entire career. Iowa's Riley Moss needed just one afternoon at Kinnick Stadium to accomplish the feat. The former Ankeny Centennial star had a pair of pick-sixes in the first half as the 18th-ranked Hawkeyes rolled to a 34-6 victory over No. … [Read more...] about Pick-6 X 2: Moss enjoys career day in Hawkeyes’ rout over Indiana

Iowa DB Moss signs NIL agreement with The Kitchen and Bath Company

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Iowa defensive back Riley Moss has joined the growing list of collegiate athletes who have decided to capitalize on the name, image and likeness law that went into effect on July 1. Moss, a former Ankeny Centennial star, signed an NIL agreement with The Kitchen and Bath Company in Ankeny on Thursday. "It's really cool, especially because it's my … [Read more...] about Iowa DB Moss signs NIL agreement with The Kitchen and Bath Company

MOSS’D AGAIN: Ex-Centennial star gets pick-six off Lombardi in Hawkeyes’ victory

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There must be something about Rocky Lombardi that brings out the best in Riley Moss. Whatever it is, Moss just seems to have Lombardi's number. On Saturday, the former Ankeny Centennial defensive back intercepted a pass from Lombardi in the second quarter and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown to give Iowa a 35-0 lead over Michigan State at Kinnick … [Read more...] about MOSS’D AGAIN: Ex-Centennial star gets pick-six off Lombardi in Hawkeyes’ victory

Moss interception seals Iowa’s 23-19 victory over undefeated Gophers

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The Minnesota Gophers seem to bring out the best in Riley Moss. Moss, a former Ankeny Centennial star, intercepted two passes in Iowa's 48-31 victory at Minnesota last season. On Saturday, the sophomore defensive back came up with perhaps the biggest play of his collegiate career. Moss intercepted another pass on Minnesota's final drive to seal the … [Read more...] about Moss interception seals Iowa’s 23-19 victory over undefeated Gophers

Moss returns to action, but Penn State, Pinegar leave Kinnick with 17-12 win

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More than a few No. 92 Penn State jerseys could be spotted in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night. Jake Pinegar, the Nittany Lions' sophomore place-kicker from Ankeny, had his own cheering section. The former Ankeny Centennial star didn't disappoint his fans. Pinegar booted a 33-yard field goal in the second half to help ninth-ranked Penn State to a … [Read more...] about Moss returns to action, but Penn State, Pinegar leave Kinnick with 17-12 win

Injured Iowa defensive back Moss to be out for at least 4-6 weeks

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Former Ankeny Centennial star Riley Moss won't be playing in the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday. Iowa's sophomore defensive back suffered an injury during the Hawkeyes' season-opening victory against Miami of Ohio on Aug. 31. He did not play in Iowa's 30-0 win over Rutgers on Saturday. During his weekly press conference last Tuesday, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz … [Read more...] about Injured Iowa defensive back Moss to be out for at least 4-6 weeks