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Kirk Ferentz's shockingly early starting QB reveal tells us everything we need to know
Ferentz broke character by announcing the starter early in the week at his press conference. Hecklinski earned his second career start after a solid performance against Washington before the bye week.
Iowa highest preseason ranking in the Jan Jensen era is just the tip of the iceberg
Iowa's No. 10 ranking is its highest preseason ranking since it was No. 3 in 2023-2024 and the highest in the Jan Jensen era.
4 former Hawkeyes return to the court as the 2026 NBA regular season gets underway
Bennett Stirtz (Oklahoma City Thunder), Keegan Murray (Sacramento Kings), Kris Murray (Memphis Grizzlies), and Luka Garza (Boston Celtics) are all in action during the NBA's opening week.
Iowa has a golden opportunity to prove doubters wrong after the first AP Top 25 reveal
The Hawkeyes received 12 votes to be ranked in the top 25, putting them at No. 33 overall.
An "OR" designation on the Week 8 depth chart is exactly what fans don't want to see
Brown initially won the starting quarterback job after week three, but questions have arisen following his injury and Jeremy Hecklinski's back-to-back solid performances.
Iowa has support to climb even higher in the rankings and it isn't wild to consider
Kanell released his own top-10 list, ranking the Hawkeyes at No. 10 overall.
A rare bye week rankings boost has Iowa sitting in a good spot before Week 8
Iowa was idle in Week 7, but chaos at the top of the rankings helped them move up before a pivotal Week 8 game against Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Bryce Hawthorne has made Phil Parker's job a whole lot easier this season
Hawthorne was thrust into a starting role this season and has made the most of his opportunity.
Iowa is attempting to add to its 2027 prospect haul with a versatile cornerback
Belhomme, a Clearwater, Florida, native, is currently ranked as a three-star prospect, but has tremendous upside as a corner or safety.
Hawkeye news roundup: Kade Pieper and Zach Lutmer awards, Kylie Welker wins gold, and more
It was a busy weekend for Hawkeye athletics with multiple athletes in action.
Knocking off Oklahoma State proves Iowa's offense is in a better place than we thought
We don't have any information on the scrimmage, but it appears that Iowa's offense might be in a better place than Jan Jensen initially revealed at media days.
Iowa's intriguing preseason power ranking is all the motivation the squad needs
"The Field of 68" ranks Iowa No. 10 in its preseason power rankings, suggesting not everyone is sold on Ben McCollum and the Hawkeyes in his second season.
Kirk Ferentz received some early Coach of the Year hype from a very unlikely source
Known Iowa detractor Brandon Walker said it's early, but Ferentz has a path to being the Coach of the Year.
3 Iowa players exceeding expectations and 3 who are falling short
Cam Buffington, Kamari Moulton, and Reece Vander Zee have exceeded expectations, while Jaylen Watson, Iose Epenesa, and Kenneth Merrieweather have fallen short.
Hiring Tim Lester as OC continues to pay off as the offense keeps getting better
Through six games of the 2026 season, Iowa has scored 38+ points 12 times out of 32 possible games with Lester in charge. In the three years before Lester, Iowa only had two such games.
It's way past time to give new special teams coordinator Chris Polizzi his flowers
Polizzi and the special teams have been exceptional this season, already tallying game-winning touchdowns on a field goal, a punt, and a kick return, and boasting one of the best punt-return averages in the Big Ten.
The vibes are high in Pittsburgh thanks to Gennings Dunker's unique contribution
In unsurprising news, Dunker has remained a funny guy and even earned a shout-out from future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers.
A familiar face is sticking around in Iowa City after a well-earned promotion
Affolter was a member of the Iowa women's basketball program from 2021 through 2025 and was named a graduate assistant before the 2025-2026 season.
Iowa's title aspirations got a major boost after adding Georgia transfer Dani Carnegie
After a stellar season for Georgia, Carnegie could take Iowa back to the promised land and compete for a National Championship.
4 key takeaways from Jan Jensen's media day availability before the new season
Chit-Chat has been impressive; the new offense has potential; rebounding could be an issue; and Jensen is embracing the possibility of a top-10 ranking.
Iowa's three-point shooting could get a major boost this season thanks to Taylor Stremlow
Stremlow has outpaced even Chit-Chat Wright as the best shooter so far this offseason and can give Iowa something they desperately need.
A midseason bowl projection completely missed the mark on Iowa's landing spot
Iowa is projected to play a familiar opponent at a familiar location, and it's sadly not the College Football Playoff.
In a new era of college football where money talks, Iowa is doing more with less
Iowa is currently ranked No. 17 overall with a 5-1 record, and sources have told On3 Sports that the total payroll for the roster is around $20 million.
Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck are trying to do something no other Hawkeye has done
The Lombardi Award has been presented annually since 1970 to the best lineman in college football.
Tim Lester not committing to a starting QB is frustrating, but not unexpected
Lester spoke to the media instead of Kirk Ferentz, and although he said both quarterbacks are healthy, he didn't say who would start in week eight against Minnesota.
Tim Lester's latest quarterback injury update is giving Iowa fans reasons for optimism
Lester noted that having both quarterbacks healthy is big so they can push each other to grow as players.
Kaevon Merriweather is getting a second chance after being signed to an active roster
It has been a great few weeks for former Hawkeyes on the outside looking in at a 53-man roster spot. After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, former Iowa q
Iowa's midseason report card shows who's delivering and who's not
In unsurprising news, the new-look special teams unit is leading the way, and the offensive and defensive lines have a lot of work to do.
Week 7 Big Ten power rankings: Iowa stays locked in the top 4 after a solid road win
The Hawkeyes crushed the Washington Huskies but remained locked in at No. 4 this week, with Washington unranked.
3 major takeaways from what Ben McCollum said he learned from Iowa's first scrimmage
The Hawkeyes played Texas Tech and a lot of positives came out of it.
Bryston Williams pinpointed an intriguing player to keep our eyes on this season
Matteoni redshirted his first season at Drake during Ben McCollum's first and only season in Des Moines, and followed him to Iowa City. After playing sparingly last season, Williams believes Matteoni is worth keeping an eye on.
Ty'Reek Coleman is starting to prove why the Iowa backcourt is in good hands
McCollum said that Coleman has all the physical tools for success, and they are still working to integrate him into the system fully.
Hannah Stuelke's dynamic home debut proves that she is just getting started
Stuelke is off to a solid start in her pro career, averaging 12.0 points and 4.0 rebounds on 63 percent shooting in Broni's first two games of the 2026 season.
Iowa returned to a familiar spot in the Top-25 rankings after crushing Washington
The Hawkeyes were stellar on both sides of the ball and moved back to No. 17 overall, similar to the week before facing Michigan.
Jeremy Hecklinski's stellar performance in his first career start earned a high grade
Hecklinski tallied 202 passing yards and 3 touchdowns on 14/19 completions as the Hawkeyes rolled the Huskies in Seattle.
The Iowa offense still has one glaring issue despite a 41-point outburst in week six
Iowa entered the Washington game ranked No. 115 in explosive running plays (4%), and despite tallying 263 rushing yards in week six, only 3% of those runs were "explosive."
Kamari Moulton picked up a well-earned honor after his big day against Washington
Moulton had a big day against an overmatched Huskies defense, nearly doubling Iowa's combined rushing total from the previous two games.
Kamari Moulton knew he was going to have a big game after a few early big runs
After breaking a few big runs early, Moulton was confident he was going to have a big day.
Hawkeyes news roundup: Iowa rolls past Washington, Jeremy Hecklinski rewarded, and more
Iowa football and baseball had dream weekends.
Kirk Ferentz had nothing but praise for Jeremy Hecklinski after his first college start
Ferentz said Hecklinski had been preparing well for a few weeks, and that showed against Ohio State in week five.
Jeremy Hecklinski's mindset before his first start aligns with his gunslinger mentality
Hecklinski is known for his gunslinger mentality, and he lived up to that reputation during his first college start against Washington.
Jeremy Hecklinski joins elite company after notching a rare feat against Washington
Heckinski's three touchdown passes are the most in a player's debut since Nate Stanley in 2017.
Jeremy Hecklinski's viral hard count was easily the best moment in CFB on Friday night
Hecklinski shouted "F****** jump" at the top of his lungs to draw the Washington defense offside.
Iowa is strangely good in Friday games and it's becoming a trend we can't ignore
It is the most points the Iowa offense has scored in a Big Ten game since it put up 40 in a Friday matchup against Nebraska last season.
3 takeaways from Iowa's commanding road win over Washington in week six
Iowa is much better when the running game is working, Jeremy Hecklinski reignited the starting quarterback battle, and the defense still has some work to do in the passing game.
It's safe to say Ava Heiden doesn't care about earning any preseason recognition
Heiden was Iowa's best all-around player last season, leading the team in points per game and ranking second in rebounds per game.
Ben McCollum's recent admission proves that other programs had no chance of stealing him
After last season, McCollum's name came up in multiple head-coaching searches, but he never seriously considered leaving Iowa.
Ben McCollum isn't satisfied with settling for second best on the recruiting trail
McCollum offered a revealing insight into Iowa's recruiting strategy at the 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Media Days in Chicago.
Mark Gronowski's whirlwind start to his NFL career has finally paid dividends
Gronowski was recently added to the Texans' practice squad after being waived by the Miami Dolphins. He joined the 53-man roster before a Week 5 matchup against the 0-4 Tennessee Titans.
Detroit is on the verge of making a catastrophic mistake with a former Hawkeye star
LaPorta is set to be a free agent in 2027 after the Lions selected him in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.