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CBS Sports releases full preseason FBS rankings ahead of 2026 college football season
With the 2026 college football season just weeks away from kicking off,CBS Sports has released its full preseason FBS rankings. This includes all 138 teams, ranging all the way fromOhio StatetoCharlotte.It’s hardly any surprise that the Buckeyes top the list, as they return two of the best players i
Phil Steele ranks top-66 running back rooms for 2026 college football season
Ahead of the 2026 college football season,Phil Steelehas ranked the top-66 running back rooms in the FBS. With veteran startersAhmad Hardy,Jamal Roberts, andXai’Shaun Edwardsleading the depth chart, theMissouri Tigersare tabbed the best in the country.[You can purchasePhil Steele‘s 2026 College Foot
Caitlin Clark: WNBA made 'right' decision to rescind technical, avoid suspension
For a few hours on Saturday, it looked likeCaitlin Clarkwould serve a suspension during Tuesday’s game between the Indiana Fever and New York Liberty. In the win over the Chicago Sky, she received her eighth technical foul of the year – which results in a one-game ban, per WNBA rules.However, the le
Iowa wrestling notebook - August 11, 2026
Full disclosure: I’m going a little stir-crazy right now.For starters,I last published an Iowa wrestling story on July 20th– a reflection of the typical end-of-summer dry spell. But this one also happens to coincide with an ongoing move I’m making from Milwaukee to the Iowa City area.Furthermore, th
Hawkeye Report Podcast
This week the Iowa football team will hold their annual media day and Kids Day open practice at Kinnick Stadium. Tom Kakert is joined by Chad Leistikow from the Des Moines Register to talk about what they are expecting and hoping to learn this week about the Hawkeye football team.We open with a disc
College football rankings: On3's J.D. PicKell ranks preseason Top 25 in 2026
On3’sJ.D. PicKellrevealed his preseason Top 25 college football rankings on the latest edition ofThe Hard Count. For On3’s preseason top 25 compiled by all experts, clickHERE.Since these are preseason rankings, they are definitely subject to change. PicKell himself might even tell you that! His and
On3 Preseason 2026 All-America First Team filled with former 5-stars and unranked recruits
The college football season is practically upon us, and on Monday, On3 released itspreseason All-America teamsfor the 2026 season.You know the names and faces, some of whom were destined for greatness coming out of high school. Of the 26 players named to the First Team, 10 were blue-chip prospects.O
FALL CAMP SPECIAL: Get 75% off subscription to Hawkeye Report
Iowa football is back in action with the theHawkeyes only open practice of the fall in the books and our reaction to it here. The Hawkeyes enter the 2026 season with high expectations as Kirk Ferentz enters year 28 leading the program. With so much taking place in Iowa CityHawkeye Reportis ensuring
Iowa Soccer Preview: Forwards/Midfielders
The rise of the Iowa Soccer program over the last decade has been built on defense and a little bit less on goal scoring. Over the last 15 seasons, the Hawkeyes have surpassed 2.00 goals per game in just two seasons. Last season, they ranked 73rd in goal scoring (1.76) but were without Berit Parten
College football preseason top 25 ranking ahead of 2026 season
On3 polled its college football experts for a preseason top 25 teams. When the votes were tallied,Ohio Statewas tabbed as the preseason No. 1, edging outOregonfor the top spot.Six schools received No. 1 votes and 37 schools overall received votes. Ohio State took No. 1 overall despite not receiving
College Football Rankings: Zak Herbstreit reveals preseason Top 25 ahead of 2026 season
At long last, the college football offseason has nearly concluded. It was a long and winding road, but actual games are just around the corner from being played.With games scheduled to kick off soon all across the country, Preseason Top 25 polls are beginning to roll out from numerous personalities.
College football rankings: Joel Klatt reveals preseason Top 25
With the college football season just around the corner, Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt revealed his preseason top 25 rankings just weeks before Week Zero. It differentiates from the coaches poll, so there will surely be some debate!Where are the reigning national champions? Indiana isn’t as close to No. 1
Iowa Soccer Preview: Defenders/Goalkeeper
Over the years you’ve been able to rely on the Iowa Soccer team to put together a strong defensive performance on most nights. Over the past seven seasons, the Hawkeyes have totaled a remarkable 67 shutouts and conceded only 113 goals across 136 games (0.83 per gm). During that span, they’ve advance
Preseason 2026 All-America football team
Since our Way-Too-Early All-America team for the 2026 college football season was published in late January, there has been some closure on eligibility cases.Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is back after winning in court, and there’s even more intrigue now that a federal judge has granted an
Preseason AP Poll Prediction: Projecting first Top 25 ahead of 2026 college football season
USA Today kicked things off in the college football world by releasingthe first Coaches Poll Top 25a week ago. Next up comes the big one: the Associated Press Top 25.While the poll has no official bearing on how things will shake out later in the season, it’s often a great early indicator of which t
Former Iowa wrestler Mikey Caliendo to wrestle Timur Bizhoev at RAF 13
Four-time All-American and formerIowa HawkeyeMikey Caliendois scheduled to faceTimur Bizhoevat RAF 13 in Miami,the promotion announced. It’ll be his second match at Real American Freestyle.Caliendo previously won 9-2 overMirzo Khayitovat RAF 11 on July 18th. The two-time NCAA finalist competes in th
Don Nelson, Boston Celtics, coaching legend, dies at 86
Boston Celtics and coaching legendDon Nelsonpassed away at the age of 86 on Sunday morning, per a family statement. Nelson was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.“On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lor
WNBA rescinds Caitlin Clark technical foul, Fever star no longer suspended vs. Liberty
Just hours after the Indiana Fever held on for a win over the Chicago Sky, the WNBA rescinded acontroversial technical foulagainstCaitlin Clark,according toThe Athletic’sBrian Hamilton. It would have been her eighth of the season – meaning her suspension for Tuesday’s game against the New York Liber
Caitlin Clark picks up 8th technical foul, to serve suspension vs. New York Liberty
In the second half of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Sky,Caitlin Clarkpicked up her eighth technical foul of the season. As a result, she is due to serve a suspension for the Indiana Fever’s upcoming game against the New York Liberty.Clark was assessed a technical with 1:06 to play in the third
Top NJ wrestling prospect Sonny Amato decommits from Iowa
Two-time New Jersey state championSonny Amato,who’s ranked No. 6 in the country at 150 lbs., decommitted fromIowa.The news was made official via his Instagram account Saturday.Amato’s top seven schools last August includedVirginia Tech,Arizona State,Rutgers,Iowa,Oklahoma,Iowa StateandOhio State. The
UW-Whitewater catcher Aaron Holland talks commitment to Iowa
MatScouts reveals updated Top 10 high school wrestling prospects post-Fargo
The latest high school wrestling rankings are herefromMatScoutsas the greatWillie Saylorupdated his list following Fargo. Fargo is one of the premier events of the high school wrestling offseason, featuring nearly every big name wrestler you could think of.But these 10 kids are a level above the res
College Football Rankings: Athlon Sports reveals Top 25 ahead of 2026 season
The 2026 college football season is right around the corner, and the preseason rankings are beginning to take shape. With the fall approaching and expectations rising across the country,Athlon Sports’Steve LassanrevealedhisTop 25 teamsentering the new campaign.The Big Ten leads the way after produci
CBS Sports ranks Top 10 secondaries in college football going into 2026
With college football right around the corner, it’s time to stack up the Top 10 secondaries in the country going into 2026.CBS Sports’ Blake Brockermeyer rankedthe best groups based on experience, stats and scheme fit!The backend of the defense is key, as you all well know. While a significant pass
Greg McElroy breaks down Big Ten into contending tiers ahead of 2026 season
August is officially in full swing, meaning college football season is just around the corner. Week 0 action officially kicks off three weeks from Saturday on Aug. 29. With that in mind, ESPN analystGreg McElroyhas been analyzing the postseason chances of all 68 Power Four teams by separating them i
Ranking every Big Ten head coach's all-time record against AP Top 25 opponents
The release of the annual Associated Press’ Preseason Top 25 Poll is still more than a week away — scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17. And while this week’s USA Today Coaches’ Preseason Poll drew plenty of interest, and even raised some eyebrows, the AP Top 25 holds a special place in the college footba
ESPN names biggest archenemies for every Big Ten school
College footballrivalries have a way of creating villains that never truly disappear.ESPNwent through the Big Ten and identified thecoach,player,programormomentthat still bothers each fan base the most heading into the 2026 season.Some of the choices date back decades, while others remain much fresh
Hawkeye Report Podcast
The college football season is rapidly approaching and it’s time to do a look at the Big Ten from a season win total perspective. We are joined by our good friend Trent Condon to talk about the conference from a gambling perspective. We run down most of the conference and look at their win totals th
Dean Ward looking to sustain and exceed what Iowa Soccer has built
Dean Wardwasn’t exactly looking for a new job. Just a couple years removed from coaching at DII Lenoir-Rhyne, Ward was enjoying instant success in the Big East with Xavier. In his first two seasons as head coach, the Musketeers had compiled a 31-8-4 overall record, including a Big East Tournament Ch
Sporting News reveals 2026 college football preseason All-American teams
With media days behind us, and start of the 2026 college football season now less than a month away, various outlets are releasing their final preseason ranking lists before games kickoff in three weeks. That includes The Sporting News, which unveiled its annual Preseason All-American teams on Thurs
Kade Pieper named to Rimington Trophy Watch List
IOWA CITY, Iowa —University of Iowa fourth-year offensive linemanKade Pieperhas been named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List on Thursday. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the country’s top center.Pieper, a 2026 Walter Camp, Sporting News, Athlon Preseason first-team All-American, start
Big Ten Football: Athlon Sports ranks all 18 teams ahead of 2026 season
TheBig Tenonce again enters the season with national championship expectations at the top of the conference. Ahead of all the action,Steven LassanofAthlon Sportsrankedeach team as they’re readying for the 2026 campaign.He separated thebest of the bestin the conference. There’s a myriad of contenders
College Football Coaches Poll: USA Today names one lingering question for each Top 25 team
Everypreseason Top 25team enters the year believing it has what it takes to compete for aconference championshipandCollege Football Playoffberth. Even so, no roster is perfect, and every contender hasat least one lingering questionthat could define its season.Thoseunanswered questionsrange from new
FALL CAMP SPECIAL: Get 75% off subscription to Hawkeye Report
Iowa football is back in action with theHawkeyes returning for fall camp in preparation of the 2026 college football season. The Hawkeyes enter the 2026 season with high expectations as Kirk Ferentz enters year 28 leading the program. With so much taking place in Iowa CityHawkeye Reportis ensuring I
College Football Coaches Poll: How many games Top 25 teams will play against preseason ranked opponents
In another sign of college football’s imminent return, theUSA Today preseason Top 25 coaches pollreleased Tuesday. With it, the conversation around strength of schedule is taking another turn with rankings on the way.When looking at the schedule, a number of preseason Top-25 teams will square off th
Hawkeye Report Podcast
It’s a special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo are joined by former Hawkeye and the All-Time leading scorer in Iowa men’s basketball history, Luka Garza.Garza will be back in Iowa this month hosting a pair of camps. One in Fayette on August 17th and the other in I
CBS Sports ranks the Big Ten head football coaches going into 2026 season
The Big Ten seems to be on top of the college football world. The conference has won three consecutive national championships with three different schools, including Indiana, which is led by head coach Curt Cignetti.Cignetti is one of the many great head coaches in the Big Ten. Because of that, CBS
Trio of Hawkeyes earn preseason honors
Three University of Iowa football student-athletes were named to preseason watch lists, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday.Fourth-year defensive backZach Lutmerwas named to the 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, presented annually to the national defensive play
PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa Soccer Media Day Practice
In just eight days, the Iowa Soccer team will take to the pitch at the UI Soccer Complex and kick off the 2026-27 athletics season for the university. The program has made significant strides, appearing in five NCAA Tournaments over the past seven seasons, including advancing to the Sweet Sixteen fo
College Football Rankings: USA Today reveals Preseason Coaches Poll Top 25 for 2026 season
USA Todayrevealed its firstCoaches Poll Top 25 rankings of the year with its preseason edition for the 2026 college football season. Kickoff is right around the corner folks, get ready!Indiana returns as the national champs of yesteryear (literally last year) and could be in contention to win back t
Iowa QB battle: Breaking down Jeremy Hecklinski, Hank Brown resumes to play in 2026
As theIowa Hawkeyesprepare for the 2026 season,Jeremy HecklinskiandHank Brownare battling for the starting QB spot. Last year, both players were backups toMark Gronowski, who signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.Earlier this year, Iowa head coachKirk Ferentzspoke on the QB battl
WATCH: Dean Ward talks at Iowa Soccer Media Day
If you go back a little over a decade, the Iowa Soccer program was nothing. They weren’t competing atop the Big Ten, and they weren’t going to the NCAA Tournament. That changed when Dave Dilanni took over the program, leading the Hawkeyes to five top five finishes in the Big Ten, five NCAA Tournamen
College Football Playoff: ESPN identifies 31 teams with path to 2026 CFP
The race for the 2026College Football Playoffis shaping up to be one of the deepest in the sport’s history. While the biggest brands remain at the top of the preseason conversation, ESPN’sHeather Dinichbelieves far more than a dozen teams have a legitimate path to the 12-team field.UtilizingESPN Ana
Oklahoma RHP Drew Rerick talks commitment to Iowa
2026 Big Ten Championship Polymarket odds entering upcoming college football season
It’s August, which means college football is about to begin, and Polymarket has revealed the odds for every Big Ten team’s chances of winning the conference championship. This comes as the Big Ten has won the last three titles.The Indiana Hoosiers are the defending Big Ten and national champions. An
Virginia Tech LHP Austin Dean talks commitment to Iowa
2026 National Championship Polymarket odds entering college football season
The countdown to the 2026 college football season is officially underway, and early expectations are beginning to take shape. One snapshot comes fromPolymarket, where traders are alreadytaking positionson which program will win the national championship.While theprediction marketwill continue to flu
Big Ten Football: Athlon Sports ranks all 18 teams by tiers ahead of 2026 season
TheBig Tenonce again enters the season with national championship expectations at the top of the conference. Ahead of all the action,Steven LassanofAthlon Sportsrankedeach team into tiers for the 2026 campaign.He separated thebest of the best, starting with Tier 1 (the favorites). Afterwards, Tier 2
College Football Rankings: ESPN names X-factor for each Top 25 team ahead of 2026 season
Every preseason Top 25 team has star players expected to carry the load. But asESPNpointed out, championship hopes often come down to a myriad of factors, like an unexpected contributor, a key transfer or a new coach making an immediate impact.With the 2026 season approaching, ESPNidentifiedoneX-fac
Hawkeye Report Podcast
The Hawkeye Report Podcast is back late in the week as we look back at what we learned at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago. Iowa was on day one and Kirk Ferentz said a few things that were pretty surprising. He gave a glowing review of transfer wide receiver Tony Diaz and his potential this fa