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Montgomery Named to Butkus Award Watch List
ESPN reveals final update to Preseason Top 25 rankings ahead of 2026 college football season
Saturday will mark two weeks out from the 2026 college football season, officially. Right around the corner. With that in mind, ESPN has produced its final update of the SP+ rankings.But first it’s important to know what exactly the SP+ rankings are and what they’re designed to do. ESPN’sBill Connel
Iowa soccer crushes Milwaukee 7-0 in Dean Ward Hawkeye coaching debut
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — Five different players found the back of the net as the Iowa women’s soccer team opened its 2026 season with a dominant 7-0 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday night at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The seven goals marked the most scored by the Hawkeyes in a single game since an […]
Brett McMurphy's college football preseason AP Top 25 ballot
For the past several months, college football fans have been frustrated, fed up, disgusted — fill in the blank — with the state of college football. The ongoing Protect College Sports Act — will it or won’t it pass — weekly injunctions from local judges and even conferences suing league members.And
PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa Soccer vs Milwaukee
Whenever a new coaching staff takes over a program there’s an extra bit of anticipation for the season-opener as everyone awaits to see what it’s going to look like. TheDean Wardera could not have gotten off to a better start as the Iowa Soccer team dominated Horizon League power Milwaukee, defeatin
Iowa Football: Four Players Outside The Spotlight To Watch Saturday
The open fall practice is always intriguing and this year is no exception. HawkeyeInsider will be keeping a close eye on the quarterback battle, new wide receivers and plenty of other big storylines. There are always unique newsworthy things that follow these sort of events.
Caitlin Clark surpasses WNBA legend Sue Bird in latest milestone
After notching her 29th career double-double in just 82 games, Caitlin Clark overtook a WNBA legend in the process.
Iowa football slots inside top 25 of CBS Sports' preseason ranking
Iowa is projected to be among the best teams in college football this season, according to CBS Sports' preseason rankings.
NFL preseason schedule: Where to watch Iowa football stars
Plenty of former Iowa football stars will take the field in the first week of the NFL preseason. Here's when and where to watch them.
Indiana Fever schedule: When does Caitlin Clark play again?
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are on a two-game winning streak. When is the superstar back in action again?
Iowa Soccer dismantles Milwaukee to open the Dean Ward era
“There’s no reason why we can’t score a lot of goals”Message received.The Dean Ward era got off to a buzzing start on Wednesday night, as the Hawkeyes net a touchdown worth of goals for an impressive 7-0 win over Horizon League favorite Milwaukee.“I don’t know that we’re going to score seven goals a
Hawkeyes Overwhelm Panthers in Opener
Five different players found the back of the net as the University of Iowa women’s soccer team opened its 2026 season with a dominant 7-0 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday at the Iowa Soccer Complex.
Iowa Routs Loyola to Improve to 2-0
Five different Hawkeyes found the back of the net, leading the University of Iowa women’s soccer team to a 5-0 rout of Loyola (Ill.) 5-0 on Saturday night at the Iowa Soccer Complex.
Hawkeye Report Podcast
Yes we are headed into football season and fall is almost here, but it’s always a good time to talk a little Iowa baseball. Tom Kakert and Kyle Huesmann hop on the Hawkeye Report Podcast to talk about the remaking of the Iowa baseball roster in this off-season. We open talking about Rick Heller’s po
Iowa football LB named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list
One of Iowa football's top defensive stars has been named to the Wuerffel Trophy's preseason watch list.
Phil Steele ranks top-68 defensive back rooms for 2026 college football season
Ahead of the 2026 college football season,Phil Steelehas ranked the top-68 defensive back rooms in the FBS. With All-AmericanLeonard Mooreleading the depth chart, theNotre Dame Fighting Irishare tabbed the best in the country.[You can purchasePhil Steele‘s 2026 College Football Preview Digital Magaz
Iowa football duo named to Lombardi Award watch list
A pair of Iowa football stars have been named to the preseason Lombardi Award watch list.
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.
Iowa football’s 10 most indispensable players for 2026 season
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Football is considered the ultimate team sport because success requires 11 players working cohesively, aggressively and skillfully on the field together. Just one little mistake by one player can be enough to derail a play. But even with this team-first dynamic, some players still are more indispensable than […]
Bush, Greer Named to MAC Herman Trophy Watch List
Two University of Iowa women’s soccer student-athletes – fourth-years Sofia Bush and Millie Greer – have been named to the MAC Herman Trophy Watch List.
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
Chun Named Women's Freestyle Coach at U20 World Championships
University of Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun has been named a USA Wrestling women's freestyle coach for the 2026 U20 World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia from Aug. 16-23, the organization announced.
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.
Iowa Football: Hawkeyes Ranked Inside CBS Sports' Preseason Top 25
Anticipation is building for the '26 edition of Hawkeye football. Iowa is in the thick of it right during fall camp as they look to form into the most competitive team that they can before September 5 arrives. On Wednesday morning, CBS Sports released its 1-138 rankings, which ranks every single team at the FBS level.
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.
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 8/12/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Today’s show includes an interview with Hawkeye soccer player Abby Skiff. Hawk Fanatic podcast for 8/12/26
Iowa Football: Five Anticipated Player Interviews for Media Day - Defense
Iowa Football Media Day for the 2026 season is set for this Friday, Aug. 14. Annually set before Kids' Day open practice, the Hawkeyes make anyone and everyone on the roster…
CBS Sports names best football program in the state of Iowa
Who did CBS Sports pick as the best football program in the state of Iowa this season?
Iowa Football: Five Anticipated Player Interviews for Media Day - Offense
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
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.
Hawkeyes Open 2026 Season Against Milwaukee and Loyola Chicago
The women’s soccer team will host Milwaukee (Wednesday) and Loyola Chicago (Saturday). Both matches start at 7 p.m. and are free.
Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty: Caitlin Clark points, stats
Follow along live to Caitlin Clark's points and stats as the Indiana Fever host the New York Liberty.
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
Iowa Football Media Day + OPEN PRACTICE: What We WANT to Know, What YOU Should Watch For | SwarmCast
Eliot Clough and David Eickholt share the main things they're watching for at Iowa Football's Media Day on Friday, plus Kids' Day open practice on Saturday.
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.
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
Bush, Greer Named to Top Drawer Soccer’s Preseason Top 100
Two University of Iowa women’s soccer student-athletes – fourth-years Sofia Bush and Millie Greer -- were named to Top Drawer Soccer’s Preseason Women’s National Top 100 list. Bush ranks 57th, while Greer is 72nd.
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
Iowa LB Jayden Montgomery named to 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fifth-year linebacker Jayden Montgomery has been named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, the Wuerffel Foundation announced Tuesday. Montgomery (5-foot-11, 227 pounds) saw action in all 13 games last season, including seven starts at linebacker, for the nationally ranked, nine-win Hawkeyes. He recorded 44 tackles, one tackle […]
It wouldn't be awards watch list season without a Hawkeye on the Lou Groza Watch List
Ozick transferred to the Iowa program from North Dakota State in the offseason. In his three-year NDSU career, Ozick made 19 of 23 field goal attempts, including a long of 54 yards, and was also a key part of their 2024 FCS National Championship team.
It hasn’t come easily, but Luka Garza’s career trajectory always seems to point upward
By Mike Hlas IOWA CITY, Iowa – How can the kids at Luka Garza’s basketball camps in Fayette Aug. 17 and Indianola Aug. 19 possibly relate to someone making a seven-figure salary who is good enough to play in the NBA? Quite easily, actually Garza’s basketball story is and always has been someone whose achievements […]
Iowa offensive linemen Kade Pieper, Trevor Lauck named to 2026 Lombardi Award Watch List
By Hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fourth-year offensive linemen Trevor Lauck and Kade Pieper have been named to the 2026 Lombardi Award Watch List, it was announced Tuesday. The Lombardi Award is presented annually to the college football lineman or linebacker who best embodies the values and spirit of legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi: character, discipline, and […]
Iowa Football: One Question For Each Defensive Position Group During Hawkeye Media Day
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
Lauck, Pieper Named to Lombardi Award Watch List
Fourth-year offensive linemen Trevor Lauck and Kade Pieper have been named to the 2026 Lombardi Award Watch List.
Even an Achilles injury couldn't slow down George Kittle from another dynamic season
Kittle checked at No. 46, his eighth consecutive season inside the top 50.
Iowa Football: One Preseason Storyline For Each Of The Hawkeyes' Games On The 2026 Schedule
What is something to watch in each of Iowa football's 2026 games ahead of the campaign?
Iowa women's basketball offers 2029 guard Madeleine Hamiel
Iowa women's basketball offered 2029 guard Madeleine Hamiel out of Minnesota.