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Kirk Ferentz announces Iowa's starting quarterback
While the depth chart on Monday said the Iowa starting quarterback was going to be either Hank Brown or Jeremy Hecklinski. On Tuesday, Kirk Ferentz revealed that it wasn’t an or, but it was Hecklinski who would move into the starting role at quarterback for the Hawkeyes.Here is what Ferentz said abo
Bryce Hawthorne excited to play Minnesota
Bryce Hawthorne grew up in Minnesota, just south of the Twin Cities. He was briefly was recruited by the Golden Gophers in his junior year. Hawthorne ended up going to South Dakota State and then transferring to Iowa.On Saturday he will be playing in Minneapolis to face the Gophers with dozens of fa
Zach Lutmer feeling good heading into second half of season
The plan coming into the season was for Zach Lutmer to be the starting free safety for the Iowa defense and also return punts, a job that he has wanted for a couple of years. Of course, the Hawkeyes had a pretty good return man the previous two seasons. Now as Lutmer has gotten healthier, is he gett
Jeremy Hecklinski motivated to win
We spoke with Jeremy Hecklinski before Kirk Ferentz revealed that he would be starting at quarterback when Iowa travels to Minnesota, the Iowa signal caller made it clear that he is only motivated by seeing the Hawkeyes win football games.Hecklinski talks about what he learned in his first start at
Xavier Styles grateful to be at Iowa
When he graduated from high school, Xavier Styles has pretty limited options when it came to college football. He found his way to Robert Morris and he was thankful for that opportunity. That quickly led to a chance to transfer to Iowa and in his sixth game of his first season in a Hawkeye uniform,
Kirk Ferentz announces Jeremy Hecklinski as Iowa starting QB vs. Minnesota
Iowais expected to start quarterbackJeremy HecklinskiagainstMinnesota,Kirk Ferentzannounced Tuesday. Hecklinski andHank Brownwere listed with an “or” onthe Hawkeyes’ depth chartprior to the game.Iowa was on a bye last week, but Hecklinski got the start in the last matchup againstWashington. He went
Iowa Linebackers ready for Gopher offense
Cam Buffington and Jayden Montgomery have played a lot of snaps in the first six games of the Iowa football season. Last week with a bye week, the Hawkeye linebackers took time to rest up and prepare for the final six games of the regular season.Hear what Buffington had to say about the Gophers grou
Iowa Football Player Presser News and Notes
After a week off, the Iowa football team is back in full preparation mode for the first of six final regular season games this year. The first of those is a trophy game on Saturday against Minnesota. The Floyd of Rosedale Trophy will be on the line and the bronze pig has been on display in the Iowa
ESPN shakes up SP+ Top 25 Power Rankings after Week 7 college football slate
ESPN shook up its Top 25 SP+ power rankings following the Week 7 college football slate of games. Safe to say, there was a lot of movement based on the results we got over the weekend!Five of the top seven teams in last week’s AP Poll lost, so we got a total shakeup there. What’s interesting though,
Iowa WBB opens at #10 in the preseason AP Top 25
There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the Iowa women’s basketball program as they get set for year three under head coachJan Jensen. The Hawkeyes return three starters from last season,Ava Heiden,Chit-Chat WrightandTaylor Stremlow, while the addition ofDani Carnegie(Georgia) andAmari Whiting(Oklah
Women's College Basketball Rankings: Preseason AP Poll Top 25 released
The preseason AP Pollfor women’s college basketball is here! As the days get colder and shorter, it’s time to start thinking about arenas, rowdy environments and the squeak of the shoes on the hardwood as women’s college basketball is right around the corner!Defending champion UCLA underwent a lot o
Iowa at Minnesota Polymarket odds: Early point spread revealed, how to watch
On Saturday afternoon, it will be a pair of 2-1 Big Ten teams that go to battle whenIowatravels toMinnesota. Ahead of the matchup, the game’s early Polymarket odds have been revealed.As of Tuesday morning, Iowa is a 6.5-point favorite over Minnesota on thePolymarket app. The over/under for the game
Hawkeyes in the NFL: Week Six Top Performers
Another week of the football season is done and complete. Week six of the NFL season wrapped up last night, withGeorge Kittle,Connor Colbyand the 49ers picking up a win overDrew Stevensand the Commanders on Monday Night. There were 33 former Hawkeyes on active rosters for week six, while 15 players
2026 Midseason All-America football team and honors
What a weekend, as wild a weekend as we’ve seen in college football in who knows how long.Five of the top seven teams in the AP poll went down, including No. 1Georgiaand No. 2Notre Dame, and the No. 3 team,Miami, was taken to double overtime before holding off 3-4Florida State.It brings us to the ha
ESPN Playoff Predictor gives percentage chance teams make 12-team bracket at midway point
ESPN has updated itsAllstate Playoff Predictorfollowing one of the craziest weekends in college football history. It gives a percentage chance to make the field for 25 different teams.While the list largely features many of the same teams as this week’s AP Top 25 poll, there are some notable excepti
Top Iowa targets in new Rivals rankings for 2029
The new Rivals rankings for the Class of 2029 are out today and feature several top Iowa targets including four that just visited campus this past month.
Two quarterbacks at the top of Iowa football depth chart
The Hawkeyes starting quarterback against Minnesota remains unclear according to the newly released depth chart.
Wisconsin at Iowa kickoff time announced
The battle for the Heartland Trophy on Halloween now has a start time.Iowa’s homecoming game on October 31st against Wisconsin will kickoff at 11:00 a.m. and the game will air on FOX.The Hawkeyes are currently 5-1 on the season and 2-1 in Big Ten play heading into their game this weekend at Minnesot
BCS formula Top 25 makes widespread changes after Week 7 upsets
With a few weeks left until the CFP Selection Committee meets for the first time and decides how to rank the top contenders,BCSKnowHowhas run the early numbers based on a fan-favorite model. While the BCS era is in the rearview mirror, the formula can still showcase where teams stand after Week 7 of
Following the future
In our following the future update, we take a look each week during the season at how Iowa's commits are doing on the field, including our performances of the week. Join us throughout the year as we watch their progress and get ready for the future of Hawkeye football.
Big Ten Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedules
As the 2026-27 season gets set to tip off in just under a month, Big Ten programs are set to face a range of non-conference opponents that will help shape early momentum and postseason positioning before conference play begins. HawkeyeReport has compiled a team-by-team look at every non-conference s
Big Ten Women's Basketball Non-Conference Schedules
As the 2026-27 season gets set to tip off in just under a month, Big Ten programs are set to face a range of non-conference opponents that will help shape early momentum and postseason positioning before conference play begins. HawkeyeReport has compiled a team-by-team look at every non-conference s
College Football Bowl Projections Week 8: Full list of matchups, playoff predictions
There’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty surrounding the bowl system with the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams next season. How many bowls will survive? What will it look like?But forget about next year. What about this season? You came to the right place. My College Football Playoff
Top 10 games for Week 8 of the college football season
We’re going to talk about Week 7 of the 2026 college football season for years to come. It was a loaded slate with six games between ranked teams, and Saturday exceeded even the highest of expectations as five of the top seven teams in the AP Top 25 lost in the same weekend for the first time in the
Welker's historic three-peat leads Hawkeyes at U23 Worlds
It was a heck of a week for Hawkeyes at the Under-23 World Championships in Las Vegas.There, the University of Iowa was represented by a quartet of wrestlers on Team USA. And over four days of high-level competition, each of them did their school (and country) proud.A trio of medals (one gold, two b
24-team College Football Playoff bracket seeded based on Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll
Last week,it was reportedthat the College Football Playoff was nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams. This comes just three seasons after the Playoff was expanded from four to 12 teams. Now, doubling the field looks to be the move for the 2027-28 College Football PlayoffThe system will be set up to f
Danny Kanell reveals updated Top 12 college football teams after Week 7
FormerFlorida StatequarterbackDanny Kanellrevealed his updated Top 12 teams in the country following Week 7 of the college football season.Just excuse his typo in his tweet on Sunday morning!Week 7 saw five of the top seven AP Pol teams lose, which turned it into a historic day of college football.
College Football Rankings: AP Poll Top 25 after Week 7 released
The latest AP Poll Top 25rankings are herefollowing a wild Week 7 of college football. This wasn’t just any ordinary regular season weekend though folks. It was insanity across the board.Five of the top seven teams in last week’s AP Poll fell on Saturday, leading to vast change across the rankings.
College Football Rankings: USA Today Coaches Poll Top 25 released after wild Week 7
Week 7 featured a historic day of upsets, and the college football rankings reflect as much. The USA Today coaches poll Top 25 underwent some major changes, as well, with a new No. 1 team and plenty of movement.Five of the Top 7-ranked teams in last week’s coaches poll lost in Week 7, including No.
Iowa vs. Minnesota kickoff time set
The annual battle for Floyd of Rosedale officially has a start time.The Iowa football team is set to travel to Minneapolis to face Minnesota this coming Saturday. On Sunday morning the Big Ten finally announced the start time and television network for the contest.Minnesota and Iowa will tangle on S
2027 Bracketology: Preseason NCAA Tournament projections ahead of season tip-off
The college basketball season has arrived, with teams set to tip-off across the country. Throughout the preseason, many computer models have given their projection for where each team will finish, offering a base for bracketology projections ahead.The NCAA Tournament field is officially moving from
Brett McMurphy's college football AP Top 25 ballot after Week 7
It was a historically tough weekend for ranked teams, as eight Top 25 teams lost, including five Top 7 teams. After the dust cleared, I moved Miami up to No. 1 on my Associated Press ballot, followed by No. 2 BYU and previously No. 1-ranked Georgia.New teams on my ballot this week: Florida, Northwes
Berit Parten nets two goals, Hawkeyes win in College Park
The result of the Friday’s match took a back seat in the 85th minute when Hawkeye midfielderKylie Cinowent down with a head injury after colliding with a Maryland player near midfield. Cino was down on the pitch for quite some time receiving medical attention before she taken off in an ambulance. Wi
Intel from the Iowa Basketball Scrimmage
The Iowa men’s basketball season is rapidly approaching. On Friday afternoon the Hawkeyes hosted a “secret scrimmage” against St. Louis University, who is expected to be an NCAA Tournament team this year.We have some intel from what happened at the scrimmage today and who stood out for the Iowa bask
Projecting the lineup: 2026-27 Iowa women's wrestling
On Thursday,I published my preliminary lineup projection for the Iowa men’s wrestling team– whose forthcoming season begins in less than a month.But in truth, time is far more of the essence regarding a version for the Iowa women –who will take the mat for their first official competition in a mere
Iowa Men's Basketball Fearless Forecast
We have the fearless forecast for the Iowa men's basketball team for the upcoming season.
Four stats to watch for Iowa men's basketball
With the Iowa men's basketball season approaching, we have four stats to watch this season.
Iowa coaches hit the recruiting trail during bye week
With a bye week on the schedule, the Iowa coaching staff will be hitting the recruiting trail this weekend to see several different prospects across the country. In this update, we take a closer look at some of their scheduled stops and much more.
Associated Press releases its midseason All-Americans at halfway point in college football
The Associated Press has released its list of midseason All-Americans, a list highlighted by Miami quarterback Darian Mensah and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith. Those two, as well as a handful of other Heisman Trophy contenders, received the prestigious recognition.The AP is pretty tight with it
24-team College Football Playoff bracket seeded based on current AP Top 25 Poll
On Thursday,it was reportedthat the College Football Playoff was nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams. This comes just three seasons after the Playoff was expanded from four to 12 teams. Now, doubling the field looks to be the move for the 2027-28 College Football PlayoffThe system will be set up to
Mel Kiper Jr. unveils first top-25 prospect Big Board for 2027 NFL Draft
At the mid-way point of the college football season, ESPN’sMel Kiper Jr.has releasedhis first Big Board for the 2027 NFL Draft. The rankings contain Kiper Jr.’s top-25 players in the upcoming Draft, led by generationalOhio Statewide receiverJeremiah Smith. On Wednesday, Kiper Jr.called Smith the bes
College Football Playoff nearing deal to expand to 24 teams
The College Football Playoff is expanding once again.According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, a deal is being neared to expand to 24 teams. The format is expected to start in 2027, and pending final approvals, will be finalized soon.Later on Thursday, the CFP management committee met to discuss the playoff.
Projecting the lineup: 2026-27 Iowa men's wrestling
In less than a month, the Iowa men’s wrestling program will officially embark on a brand-new season.So, I figured why not take an early crack at what the Hawkeye lineup might look like in 2026-27.Iowa returns half of its postseason starters from last March, including four wrestlers who attained All-
ESPN updates FPI rankings for each Big Ten football team after Week 6
Following Week 6 of the college football season, ESPN has updated its FPI Rankings. Sitting at 5-1 on the season, theOhio State Buckeyesare the highest-ranked team in the Big Ten Conference and the third-highest ranked team in the country. Their 28.2 FPI rating ranks No. 3 nationally.In total, three
WATCH: Rick Heller, Sawyer Stein talk Black and Gold World Series Game One
The Black and Gold World Series got underway on Wednesday afternoon as construction noises continued in the background. Gold squad put up an offensive clinic, outscored Black 14-7 in six innings to take a 1-0 series lead. Sawyer Stein led the way with four hits and six RBI’s, whileReid Burklewent fi
Play-by-play recap: Gold 14 Black 7 (F/6)
The annual Black & Gold World Series has been a staple for the Iowa Baseball team over the years as a way to wrap up the fall schedule. On Wednesday afternoon, offense ruled the day and Gold came out on top with a 14-7 victory in six innings. Sawyer Stein led the way with four hits and six RBI’s, wh
College Football TV Ratings: Most-watched games of Week 6
Week 6 featured plenty of upsets as October got in full swing across the country. For ABC, it was another big week of TV ratings with its college football tripleheader as the network again led the charge this past weekend.The biggest game of the week was in Tuscaloosa asGeorgiaandAlabamarenewed thei
Hawkeye Report Podcast
It’s a very busy edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast. Tom Kakert and Kyle Huesmann are with you on the show and we are covering Iowa football coordinators speaking to the press and media day for the Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams.We open talking about the Iowa football team and coordinato
PFF releases first mock for 2027 NFL Draft after Week 6 of college football
It’s never too early to look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft. That’s exactly what PFF did this week, releasing its mock draft 1.0 following Week 6 of college football and Week 5 of the NFL regular season.Coming into this year, this draft was viewed as loaded. That’s still the case, but the order in whic
2026 Big Ten Title Odds: Ohio State remains Polymarket favorite heading into Week 7 clash with Indiana
Six weeks into the 2026 college football season, a newPolymarketprediction marketlists just four Big Ten football teams with 5% or greater odds to win the Big Ten Championship.Ryan Day‘sOhio State Buckeyes, which haven’t won a Big Ten title since 2020, are currently trending as the heavy favorites w