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DJ Vonnahme's stock couldn't be higher as his meteoric rise to the top continues
Butt called Vonnahme a potential first-round draft pick during BTN's training camp tour stop in Iowa City.
Jake Butt's bold assertions about Iowa football should get fans excited for this season
Butt said he "loves" being around Iowa football, and while he doesn't know what to expect from the QB, doubt Iowa at your own peril.
The Iowa offensive line received a massive stamp of approval from an unlikely source
BTN was impressed by Iowa's OL, with analyst Jake Butt saying the unit will be in the running for the Joe Moore Award after the season.
Tim Lester revealed with he is looking at in the extremely tight starting QB battle
Lester is looking at turnovers, explosive plays, and time to throw as three of the top deciding factors in the competition.
Kirk Ferentz doubled down on his starting QB assessment with the clock ticking down
BTN made a stop in Iowa City during their annual training camp tour, and Ferentz remained adamant that Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are still neck and neck.
Tim Lester is expanding the playbook, and that's amazing news for the Iowa offense
Lester continues to expand and tweak the playbook to better fit Iowa's unique personnel.
Iowa's offense has a great problem, as 2 position groups are forcing a scheme change
The Hawkeyes offense made some big plays with QB Mark Gronowski using his legs last season, but we won't see as much of that this season.
Why a rough day at fall camp for Iowa's starting quarterback options isn't a big deal
Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski didn't look their best, but Kirk Ferentz is still adamant that the decision won't be made until closer to the week one game against Northern Illinois.
Iowa Football was just given a stark reminder about its previous program shortcomings
The football program has been successful, but it hasn't won the big game or even made the CFP.
Iowa has jumped into the mix for a rising 2028 dual-threat QB prospect with big potential
Tillman, a Traverse City, MI, native, went from having zero offers at the end of last season to racking up multiple Power Four offers before his junior year.
Killyan Toure's injury update could give Iowa the advantage they were looking for
Toure won't return to the court until January after recently undergoing shoulder surgery.
Tyler Linderbaum's latest distinction proves that Iowa is elite at developing talented OL
Linderbaum was the only Hawkeye to make PFF's All-Decade Team.
A handful of Hawkeyes are next in line to continue Iowa's legacy at the Senior Bowl
Deshaun Lee, Jack Dotzler, Kade Pieper, Trevor Lauck, and Zach Lutmer were all named to the Senior Bowl Top 300 list.
4 intriguing non-conference games that Hawkeye fans must pay attention to
The Hawkeyes added Virginia Tech, Xavier, Iowa State, and Alabama to a challenging non-conference schedule.
All eyes are on Caitlin Clark as the divisive MVP conversation reaches a fever point
For longtime ESPN personality Linda Cohn, Clark would get her vote because of her all-around impact. She said it is called the "Most Valuable Player," not the "Most Stats Per Player."
The Iowa secondary is in good hands with two potential breakout stars leading the way
Pro Football Focus (PFF) ranked Zach Lutmer (No. 4) and Xavier Styles (No. 5) as two of the highest-graded returning DBs in the Big Ten.
Michigan is pulling out all the stops to make sure Iowa leaves Ann Arbor with a loss
The Sept. 26 game will be the first time Iowa and Michigan have matched up since the 2023 Big Ten Championship game.
Iowa Football earned a unique preseason distinction that proves what fans already know
The Hawkeyes haven't had a losing season since 2012 and have consistently outplayed their preseason ranking.
2 Hawkeyes that were clear snubs from the AP Preseason All-American teams
Both Lutmer and Lauck have the potential for breakout seasons for the Hawkeyes after becoming full-time starters last season.
There should be zero surprise that Kade Pieper earned more preseason recognition
After shifting from guard to center for the Hawkeyes' OL, Pieper was named a First-Team All-American selection.
There should zero surprise that Kade Pieper earned more preseason recognition
After shifting from guard to center for the Hawkeyes' OL, Pieper was named a First-Team All-American selection.
Kamari Moulton won't be flying under the radar in 2026 as he finally gets some respect
The Doak Walker Award is presented annually to the best running back in college football.
Jeremy Hecklinski's hype train isn't slowing down as the starting QB battle rages on
Hawkeye fans and the media are all behind Hecklinski starting, even though Kirk Ferentz has yet to name a starter.
Hawkeye fans aren't the only ones gushing about transfer wide receiver Tony Diaz
Diaz has been opening a lot of eyes since transferring to Iowa from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley this offseason.
Dick Vitale echoed what all Caitlin Clark fans have been saying all along
Vitale believes Clark's scoring and passing skills warrant her being in the MVP conversation, and we couldn't agree more.
Caitlin Clark has been so good that she is now competing against herself for records
Clark tied her own 2024 record, which she set as a rookie.
Tavion Banks slammed the door shut on an Iowa reunion with his latest announcement
Banks was granted an injunction after the new 5-for-5 NCAA rule did not apply to the 2022 class. He is focused on Gonzaga, LSU, Mississippi State, and Oklahoma.
Drew Stevens' path to the starting kicker job in Washington just got a whole lot clearer
After a record-setting year with the Hawkeyes, Stevens went undrafted, but is poised to be the new starting kicker for the Commanders.
The Dolphins pulled a unique 180 on their Mark Gronowski decision after one game
The Dolphins are resigning Gronowski after initially signing him as an undrafted free agent and waiving him before the start of the preseason.
Iowa's preseason ranking creates an intriguing start to the Big Ten Conference slate
The Hawkeyes have games against current No. 16 Michigan (Sept. 26), No. 1 Ohio State (Oct. 3), and No. 17 Washington (Oct. 9) in three straight weeks.
Iowa's precarious spot in the AP Preseason rankings is right where they should be
This is the highest preseason ranking the Hawkeyes have received since being ranked No. 18 in 2021, when they finished that season No. 23 overall.
The best moment from the Kids Day open practice had nothing to do with the players
Raue will be Iowa's Kid Captain during the Nebraska game on November 27.
There was a clear winner from the Kids Day open practice, and it might surprising
The unit won't have a shortage of options heading into next season.
There was a clear winner from the Kids Day open practice, and it might surprise you
The unit won't have a shortage of options heading into next season.
The starting QB battle should be done and dusted after a very revealing open practice
Hecklinski finished his day with an unofficial statline of 205 passing yards and 5 touchdowns on 17/25 passing, while Brown finished with 42 passing yards and 0 touchdowns on 9/21 passing.
4 of the biggest takeaways from a revealing Kids Day open practice at Kinnick Stadium
Jeremy Hecklinski proved he is QB1; LJ Phillips was a standout; DJ Vonnahme will be a big problem; and the defense was good, not great, on Kids Day.
A duo of emerging wide receivers is exactly what the doctor ordered for Iowa's offense
Kirk Ferentz said Vander Zee and Howard have improved a lot in fall camp, with KJ Parker close behind.
Kirk Ferentz finally alluded to what will ultimately decide who is the starting QB
The quarterback competition between Jeremy Hecklinski is neck-and-neck, and could come down to the final days before the start of the regular season.
Iowa fans should expect to see Kirk Ferentz on the sidelines for years to come
Ferentz addressed the media following Kids Day at Kinnick Stadium and discussed a variety of topics, including his future and possible retirement.
It took Kaden Wetjen one game to put the NFL on notice that he is here to stay
Wetjen put up a stellar all-around performance, tallying 79 receiving yards and a touchdown and 71 combined return yards.
With Caitlin Clark healthy, a significant spike in WNBA viewership isn't a surprise
With Clark mostly healthy this season and all Indiana Fever games nationally televised, league-wide viewership is up 15%.
A recent fall camp video has done nothing to temper Tony Diaz's immense hype
Ever since transferring to the Hawkeyes this offseason, Diaz has made multiple eye-popping catches, regardless of who's been under center.
The No. 23 could be the Hawkeyes' lucky number during a pivotal 2026 season
Running back Brevin Doll and linebacker Landyn Van Kekerix have the potential to make a bigger impact for the Hawkeyes this season than they have in the past.
Jayden Montgomery's potential breakout campaign just got a massive vote of confidence
Montgomery burst onto the scene last season, tallying 44 total tackles, including one tackle for loss, and two pass breakups in 13 games (7 starts).
Luke Lachey's NFL future is once again in limbo as the injury bug has bitten again
After being waived by the Houston Texans, Green Bay signed Lachey in the offseason, but has since released him due to a foot injury.
Xavier Nwankpa put a cherry on top of a great summer with a viral bone-crushing hit
Nwankpa not only showed he is aggressively pursuing a roster spot with the Kansas City Chiefs, but also that college rivalries don't die, as he crushed former Cornhuskers RB, Emmett Johnson.
McKenna Woliczko's commitment could pay off in more ways than one for Jan Jensen
Hunter is ranked as California's No. 5 overall player and was a former teammate of current Hawkeye McKenna Woliczko.
A mind-blowing Caitlin Clark stat will make all the haters cringe at her greatness
Through the first 81 games of her career (not including the Fever's most recent win over NY), Clark has already outscored 84% of all WNBA guards in league history.
An elite 2027 center prospect just gave Jan Jensen exactly the news she wanted to hear
After recently scheduling an official visit to Iowa City on September 11, Hartwell released her final three choices, including Georgia, Iowa, and Virginia Tech.
The reports of Iowa's DL demise could be overblown thanks to a new 'freak' on the outside
Brown was named as the No. 28 overall "freak" on Bruce Feldman's annual "Freaks List" heading into the 2026 season.