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Recruiting Visits: Week two of the college football season sees huge weekends across the land led by Texas vs Ohio State
Week two of the College Football season sees top prospects scattering to some of the biggest games. Texas hosting Ohio State, Oklahoma traveling to Michigan and Alabama at Kentucky are among the biggest recruiting weekends across the country. Georgia is hosting an Unleashed White Out for their game
Hawkeye Report Podcast
Two podcasts in one day! This one is talking Iowa football and the Cy-Hawk match-up, along with a whole lot of recruiting news heading into a huge weekend.We start with Tom Kakert, Kyle Huesmann, and Tanner Lafever talking Hawkeye football facing the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday night at Kinnick
Hawkeye Report Podcast
It’s a special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast. We are joined by the Logan Ogden, the Director of Athletic Performance fror the University of Iowa Men’s Basketball Program. We get to know Ogden, who grew up in What Cheer, IA rooting for the Hawkeyes. He talks about his journey as a strength an
Jay Niemann talks Iowa defensive line development
It was a good opening game for the Iowa defense. Specifically it was a really good day for the Hawkeye defensive line, which finished with six sacks of the quarterback. Jay Niemann was the first assistant coach to appear on our weekly Wednesday visit with a coach.Niemann spoke about the challenge pr
College Football Announcer Schedule: Broadcasters for top Week 2 games
Following an opening week filled with storylines, it’s on to Week 2 of the 2026 college football season, and the announcer schedule is set. The broadcaster assignments are out for the full slate of action this weekend.A top-five showdown is among theTop 10 games of the weekas No. 1Ohio Stateheads to
Huge recruiting weekend on tap for Iowa women's wrestling
There’s a big football game going on in Iowa City this weekend – one that’ll draw a smorgasbord of top-tier recruits for several Hawkeye programs.And whilefootballand basketball (bothmen’sandwomen’s) may garner the most attention, I’d argue that no program has a greater opportunity at hand than head
How to Watch College Football: TV schedule, start times, streaming info for Week 2 games
Following a wild Week 1 in college football, it’s on to Week 2 of the 2026 season. Marquee matchups will take place throughout Saturday, including a Big Ten vs. SEC game in each of the three major TV windows.The headliner will be in primetime on Saturday night. That’s when No. 1Ohio Statewill take o
Both Iowa quarterbacks expected to play
For those who hoped that Iowa would find their starting quarterback officially after the first game of the season, you will have to continue to wait. In fact, both Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown said on Tuesday that neither of them have been told who will be getting the first snaps of the game and
Reece Vander Zee on returning punts
Last year Reece Vander Zee missed the Cy-Hawk game in Ames. This year he could play a significant role as a wide receiver and potentially a punt returner. The receiver role was one that we all expected him to have since it’s his main position. But, the punt returner role was a surprise last weekend.
Tony Diaz looks forward to crazy Kinnick
Week one of the Iowa career of Tony Diaz is in the books. Based on what the portal addition at the wide receiver position said on Tuesday, he was pleased with his performance, but also left room for improvement.This week brings Iowa State to Iowa City and while he has never experienced the Cy-Hawk g
Jack Dotzler takes pride in Iowa's run game
The Iowa football team prides itself on winning the battle in the trenches and they did just that this past Saturday with Northern Illinois in town. Iowa rushed for 289 yards on the ground, including 183 of those yards from Kamari Moulton.For Jack Dotzler, there is a whole lot of pride in see the #2
Deshaun Lee looks ahead to Iowa State
It’s wild that Deshaun Lee has not experienced a win by the Iowa Hawkeyes over Iowa State inside Kinnick Stadium in his career. But, that is the reality as the Hawkeyes have dropped the last two at home. Lee is taking the one game at a time approach heading into this game on Saturday.He talks about
Devan Kennedy pleased with first significant opportunity
It’s been a process for Devan Kennedy. The third year player from Arizona is finally getting his chance to be in the two deeps and get significant playing time. In the opening game he played 16 snaps and earned a 78.3 grade by Pro Football Focus.We visited with Kennedy on Tuesday to find out what hi
News and notes from Iowa players presser
It’s Cy-Hawk week and that means the Iowa players are talking a whole lot about the Iowa State Cyclones. The players on this Iowa team haven’t experienced beating the Cyclones inside Kinnick Stadium. They hope that changes later on Saturday evening.We talk with the two Hawkeye quarterbacks and how t
College Football Rankings: AP Poll Top 25 after Week 1 released
Now that Week 1 of college football is in the books, the AP Pollhas been updatedto reflect a wild slate of games throughout the Labor Day weekend. If we get this all year, we’re in for a banner season.Of course, there were plenty of blowouts, between mismatched teams and even marquee ones (ahem, two
Report: Iowa band member taken off life support after collapsing during Saturday's game
AUniversity ofIowaband member has reportedly been taken off life support after collapsing from the heat during Saturday’s season-opener againstNorthern Illinois,according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg.The student, identified asDerek Phillips, reportedly suffered a “sudden cardiac arrest” shortly before
College Football Rankings: USA Today reveals Coaches Poll Top 25 after Week 1
On paper, Week 1 of the college football season did not look all too exciting. Thankfully, the slate delivered, and plenty of great games played out. Some near upsets took place, while others found a way to make big-time statements.Now that some data is under our belts, a brand new Coaches Poll has
Iowa State at Iowa Polymarket odds: Opening point spread revealed, how to watch
Iowa StateandIowaare set to renew their rivalry in Week 2 of the college football season and the odds and point spread have been revealed by thePolymarket App. How to watch this game is shown below as well.Iowa opened up as a 14.5-point favorite over Iowa State in this one. The Hawkeyes have an 84%
Updated Big Ten recruiting rankings for the Class of 2027
The 2027 recruiting cycle still has a few months to go until the December signing period, but it feels like a majority of the top classes in the nation are set. Just two senior blue-chippers — according to theRivals Industry Ranking— remain uncommitted, as of Sept. 8.Things always move quick in the
Top 10 games to watch Week 2 of college football season
It seemed like Week 1 wouldn’t have many intriguing games. Boy, that was naive. College football always delivers. The opening weekend ended up with several entertaining finishes, none more than thecontroversial ending of Michigan-Western Michigan.This week, one game dwarfs everything else on the sch
Tuesdays with Torbee
The heat finally got to us sometime early in the third quarter, with Iowa pummeling an outclassed Northern Illinois team, the score 30-something to nothing.The wall running along the west concourse on the way out of Kinnick resembled a World War II refugee camp at this point. Pale, sweaty, middle-ag
Brett McMurphy's college football AP Top 25 ballot after Week 1
Ohio State moves to the top of my Associated Press ballot, while I dropped my preseason No. 1 Oregon down to No. 3 after a close victory vs. Boise State.Despite Boise State’s seven-point loss at Oregon, I moved the Broncos into my Top 25 at No. 24. The only team I dropped out of my preseason Top 25
The Chuck Long Podcast
We are back for another season of the Chuck Long Podcast. Each week after the Hawkeye game, Tom Kakert and Chuck Long break down all the action on the field. This week we start with the Hawkeyes season opening 40-0 win over Northern Illinois.This week we start with an extended discussion on the perf
2026 National Championship Polymarket odds after Week 1 of college football
The 2026 national championship odds were updated following teh bulk of the weekend of Week 1 of the college football season,via the Polymarket App.Statements were made, teams rose and fall and it’s only been one full weekend!While theprediction marketwill continue to fluctuate throughout the season,
Hawkeyes net three goals, blank Missouri State
The Hawkeyes were disappointed when they walked off the field on Thursday night. A 1-1 draw with Kansas State was not the result they were looking for after dominating in possession. They just didn’t create enough dangerous chances, so that became the focus coming into Sunday’s match against Missour
How every new starting quarterback from Power 4 conferences performed in Week 1
There are plenty of familiar faces in new places when it comes to quarterbacks around the Power 4 conferences in college football. Through Week 1, we’ve gotten plenty of performances from new starting quarterbacks across these conferences.Whether they’ve shown up in spurts or are transfers, around h
College Football Rankings: ESPN updates FPI Top 25 after Week 1 action
College football is officially back following the 2026 season’s first full weekend of games. And if the Week 1 action is any indication of what’s to come, college football fans are in for another exciting season.From No. 2Oregon‘s fourth-quarter comeback against to new Pac-12 memberBoise Stateto No.
PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa Football vs Northern Illinois
What a start to the Iowa Football season.Finally, all of the quarterback talk could be put to the side and football could be played. The Hawkeyes were as dominant as they could be, racing out to a 33-0 halftime lead, defeating Northern Illinois 40-0 to open the season.Kamari Moultonwas impressive in
Hawkeye Report Podcast
Game one of twelve is in the books for the Iowa football team and we have plenty to discuss. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo gather for an extended post game visit, opening by talking about the play of Iowa’s two quarterback. What did we think of the play of Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski? Did one em
Kirk Ferentz talks win over NIU, updates injuries
Following Iowa’s convincing shutout win over Northern Illinois on Saturday afternoon, Kirk Ferentz talks about the battle for the starting quarterback job and updates injuries on the Iowa roster.KIRK FERENTZ:So, starting out, really pleased and proud of the team. Pleased about the outcome and then c
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterbacks assess first game
The hottest topic among Iowa fans to start the season is who will be the starting quarterback for the Hawkeyes. We got our first evaluation of both Hank Brown and Jeremey Hecklinski in week one of the season and it appears that one held a sight edge based on their performance in the home opener agai
Kamari Moulton has record setting day
There were several times last season that Kamari Moulton was close to cracking the 100 yard mark in a single game. He has went past that number just one other time in his Iowa career and that was a couple of years ago at Maryland.This year Moulton opened this season by not only cracking the 100 yard
Tony Diaz impressive Iowa debut
If you are an Iowa football fan, you have certainly head about the legend of Tony Diaz. The Hawkeye wide receiver has generated plenty of headlines heading into Saturday’s opening game and lived up to them in the victory over Northern Illinois.Following the victory, Diaz spoke to the media about his
Deshaun Lee talks interception of the Huskies
The Hawkeyes put on a dominating performance on Saturday afternoon, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. The Hawkeyes had a generally inexperienced defense with most of that side of the ball making their first start in the win over Northern Illinois.One of the few experienced players was
Iowa defense shines in shutout victory
While most of the focus from Iowa fans heading into this season was on the situation at quarterback for the Hawkeyes, one of the biggest question marks this year was regarding the Iowa defense. On Saturday the Iowa defense pitched a shutout and did so in an impressive manner, not allowing a first do
Recapping Game 1 of Iowa's quarterback competition
Saturday may’ve been my first time covering Iowa football from the Kinnick Stadium press box, but I know what the people want.And whilea game recap of the Hawkeyes’ shutout shellacking of the Huskiesis nice, I’m sure fans have yet to stop discussing the latest chapter in Iowa’s 2026 quarterback comp
Hawkeyes dominate Huskies in season opener, 40-0
The Iowa Hawkeyes did their home fans two big favors to during a 40-0 season opening victory over Northern Illinois:They started the 2026 season off on a winning note after eight-plus months without football.They jumped out to such a quick, decisive lead that the Kinnick Stadium crowd was free to di
Hank Brown starting at quarterback for Iowa
The long await decision on who will be the starting quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes in their opening game of the season has been made.After battling for the starting job since spring ball began back in March and all through the month of August,Hank Brownwill be taking the first snap of the season
Hank Brown to start at quarterback for Iowa in Week 1 vs. Northern Illinois, Jeremy Hecklinski will also play
TheIowa Hawkeyeshave named their starting quarterback to kick off the 2026 season.Hank Brownwill be taking the first snap for the Hawkeyes on Saturday when they take on Northern Illinois in Week 1, with Jeremy Hecklinski also set to play during the opener, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.Brown will ta
PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa Field Hockey vs Lehigh
It was a hot and steamy day at Grant Field, with the game time moved up five hours to avoid the peak of the intense heat that’s been impacting the entire Midwest. The 4th-ranked Iowa Field Hockey team was minimally impacted by the temperatures, as they erupted for a 9-0 shutout win over Lehigh to op
Iowa Field Hockey posts an emphatic 9-0 win over Lehigh
Impressive. Dominant. Emphatic. Resounding.Use whatever superlative you want, and it probably fits well with the product the Iowa Field Hockey team put on the field. The 4th‑ranked Hawkeyes exploded for nine goals and shutout the visiting Lehigh Mountain Hawks, rolling to a 9–0 win on Friday morning
PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa Soccer vs Kansas State
The 18th-ranked Iowa Soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with Kansas State on Thursday night in Iowa City. It was a bizarre first half with a couple of injury stoppages and two VAR checks that overturned KSU goals, but the ‘Cats did get a 23rd minute goal from Allison Marshall that held up on the score
Iowa Soccer settles for a draw against Kansas State
The Iowa Soccer team had their chances to win the match on Thursday night, but they were unable to get the result they wanted, settling for a 1-1 draw with Kansas State. After the match was over, the vibe around the ‘Cats huddle was upbeat, while it was clear that the Hawkeyes postgame talk was not
Hawkeye Report Podcast
A little different short podcast for your pregame. We are thrilled to be joined by Iowa left tackle Trevor Lauck, who joins us thanks toCasey’s. Lauck and a couple of other college football players are brand partners with Casey’s this year.We talk with Lauck about the partnership that he has with Ca
How to Watch College Football: TV schedule, start times, streaming info for Week 1 games
After an appetizer in Week 0, a full slate of college football is on tap for this weekend. Wall-to-wall games await on Saturday for Week 1, but there’s some weeknight action on the schedule to help get the season fully underway.This week’s headliner, of course, is in Baton Rouge.Lane Kiffinwill make
2027 NFL Draft: Yahoo Sports releases updated Big Board entering Week 1 with surprise in top 10
College football remains as talented as ever, setting up what should be an exciting 2026 season. For some across the sport, this will serve as a final test before jumping to the professional ranks. And the 2027 NFL Draft is projected to be an incredibly gifted group.Exactly how the players rank amon
Hawkeye Report Podcast
With the season nearly upon us, it’s time to really start talking Iowa football and breaking things down. We are pleased to have Hawkeye great Chuck Long back with us this year and we begin this year by talking about the quarterback battle between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski.One quarterback is
Nielsen releases local college football fandom index, ranks most avid markets ahead of 2026 season
Ahead of Week 1 of the 2026 college football season,Nielsenhas released the “Nielsen Scarborough Local College Football Fandom Index.” The metric takes into account multiple different factors while determining the most avid media markets for college football.Nielsen’s methodology includes eight part
Scherff named 2026 ANF Wall of Honor Inductee
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa —The 2026 college football season is officially underway, and the Iowa Farm Bureau and University of Iowa are offering Hawkeye fans a chance to win four tickets and on-field sideline access to the America Needs Farmers (ANF) game on Oct. 3 against Ohio State.For a chance to win
Spotrac ranks college football programs by most NFL players currently active
The start of the NFL season is just around the corner. Teams have made their final roster cuts to get down to 53 men per squad, leaving a clear picture of which colleges now have the most NFL players active in the league.Spotrac has created a table ranking the programsbased on current earnings from