Iowa's past failures to reach the NCAA Tournament now hurt just a little bit more
Under Fran McCaffery, it took the program four years to reach the big dance, and even though they made it seven times, it could've been more.
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Major Ben McCollum news has Iowa positioned as a Big Ten contender for years to come
McCollum led the Hawkeyes to the Elite 8 in his first season in charge, and now he will be in Iowa City for the foreseeable future.
The NCAA has officially made March Madness more maddening than ever before
The approval expands the field from 68 to 76 during March Madness in a highly criticized move.
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A former Hawkeye crowd favorite continues to rapidly rise up the coaching ranks
Davis joins the Colonels after spending two seasons with Evansville as a graduate assistant and assistant coach.
The Valkyries' questionable decision-making continued after axing a former Hawkeye
Martin joined the Valkyries during the 2024 WNBA expansion draft before the organization's debut season in 2025.
The heartbreak for Hawkeye fans is complete as Drake Ayala officially heads to Ames
Ayala goes from one side of the heated rivalry to the other, joining fellow Hawkeye and Iowa State head coach Brent Metcalf in Ames.
The WNBA continues to give Caitlin Clark bulletin board material with its latest flub
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers led the voting with 33%, while Clark and A'Ja Wilson both earned 20%.
Ben McCollum missed out on an elite prospect, and his decision isn't easy to stomach
Iowa State continues its dominance on the recruiting trail in the state of Wisconsin, as Iowa just missed out on a top prospect.
A duo of talented Hawkeyes are headed to the desert to make their USA Basketball debuts
The USA Basketball 3X Showcase and 3x3 development camp will be used as an evaluation for potential selection for Team USA in the future.
Seth Wallace worked his magic again by locking up another prolific in-state LB
Van Maanen is a star LB prospect from Pella High School in Pella, Iowa, who had a prolific junior season for the Dutch with 92.5 tackles in 2025.
Jan Jensen has nothing but excitement about the upside of one of her newest signings
Faison officially signed with the program and is looking for an expanded role after only playing 7.8 minutes as a freshman for the Georgia Bulldogs last season.
Better late than never for a two-way in-state star as a late addition to the 2026 class
Alford was a two-way star for Kuemper Catholic in Carroll, Iowa, tallying 51 catches for 714 yards and 7 touchdowns on offense, adding 77 total tackles, including 6.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. He also added six interceptions.
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The uphill climb to make an NFL roster just got even steeper for Ethan Hurkett
Hurkett, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa native, started all 13 games for Iowa at defensive end in 2025, tallying 36 total tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss, and 8 sacks.
Questions about the offense didn't stop Iowa from climbing into a way-too-early top 25
They project the Iowa backfield to be one of the best in the Big Ten, and no one is worried about a Phil Parker-coached defense. If the offense can put up around 30 points per game, Iowa could be a force next season.
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One season as a starting OT was enough for PFF to anoint Trevor Lauck as a top prospect
After becoming a starter at tackle last season for the Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line, Lauck is now projected as the sixth OT and the No. 31 overall player according to PFF College.
In unsurprising news to Iowa fans, Kade Pieper is already topping 2027 big boards
PFF projects Pieper to be the first interior lineman taken in the 2027 NFL Draft if he decides to declare.
Iowa showcased it's elite defense over the weekend and it definitely isn't a fluke
Even though the Hawkeyes ultimately couldn't complete the sweep over Big Ten rival Illinois, it was a solid weekend and a series win for Rick Heller's club. Iow
Iowa is getting hot at the right time thanks to a scorching stretch at the plate
The Hawkeyes are now 12-12 in Big Ten play after winning back-to-back series against Indiana and Illinois.
The Hawkeyes got in on the ground floor with an offer to an unranked two-way prospect
Mosolino currently plays defensive line and tight end for Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Jay Norvell has his eyes on a two-way prospect to solidify a growing 2027 class
Hampton lined up at running back, linebacker, and defensive back for Kenowa Hills High School as a junior last year.
Iowa has entered the fray for a Indiana gunslinger who has a lot of Big Ten interest
The six-foot-four quarterback is a pure gunslinger, and he also showcased good accuracy, especially on deep throws downfield.
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Iowa is working hard to lock up a productive 2027 RB prospect to bolster the backfield
Thomas racked up 1,337 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns for Warren Central High School in 2025.
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Iowa has entered the race for dynamic 2027 two-way prospect with elite potential
Britt lined up at defensive back, running back, and wide receiver for the Lynx last season.
Iowa's latest offer proves they want to add some size to the 2028 recruiting class
Fowler, a six-foot-four prospect from Sage Hill School, averaged a near-double-double with 10.8 points and 9.5 rebounds per game as a sophomore last season.
Drake Ayala is reportedly headed west to Ames in a move no Hawkeye fan ever wanted to see
Ayala, a three-time All-American with the Hawkeyes, is the latest former Hawkeye to join the Iowa State wrestling coaching staff.
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Ben McCollum believes that a newcomer has only scratched the surface of his potential
McKeever was one of two big transfer portal additions for the Hawkeyes after he signed with the program fro Saint Mary's.
A former Iowa star was an obvious choice to receive an invite to the NBA Draft Combine
Stirtz capped off his college career by averaging 19.8 points, 4.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game for the Hawkeyes last season.
Iowa fans get first look at when record-setting rookie class begins NFL grind
Iowa will have seven rookies reporting to camp in 2026.
Iowa is still in the mix for a top 2027 prospect with one major hurdle to overcome
Davis announced that Iowa, Iowa State, Marquette, Nebraska, and Wisconsin are on his final list, and he will make his decision on May 6.
An injury-plagued WR is getting a chance to showcase what he can do at the next level
Ever since joining the Hawkeyes from Charleston in 2023, Anderson has dealt with multiple injuries that have limited his on-field production.
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