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Bennett Stirtz's dynamic preseason debut further validates Oklahoma City's faith in him

Stirtz finished with 15 points, six assists, and five rebounds, knocking down three three-pointers.

Football | Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz | 10.7.2026

Week 6 Big Ten power rankings: Where Iowa sits after a tough home loss vs. Ohio State

The bottom of the rankings shuffled slightly after bad losses by Penn State, Michigan, and Illinois, but the top 5 largely stayed intact.

Hawkeyes looking to build on last year's success, fueled by an early exit in March

Everybody loves the excitement and unpredictability of March Madness until their team falls victim to the madness. There’s no denying that the Iowa Women’s Basketball team outplayed the preseason expectations that were set for them by the fans and media last season. They entered the season ranked 21

CROSSOVER PREVIEW: Dawgman's Kim Grinolds Gives In-Depth Analysis of This Year's Washington Squad

Jan Jensen speaks at Big Ten Media Days

Basketball season is quickly approaching. Nothing signals the onset of hoops like Big Ten Media Days, which is ongoing this week at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. For the Hawkeyes, they outplayed expectations a year ago, finishing with a 27-7 overall record, includin

ESPN updates FPI rankings for each Big Ten football team after Week 5

Following Week 5 of the college football season, ESPN has updated its FPI Rankings. Sitting at 4-1 on the season, theOhio State Buckeyesare both the highest-ranked team in the Big Ten Conference and the country. Their 28.8 FPI rating ranks No. 1 nationally.In total, three Big Ten teams rank in the t

Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 5

We’re near the mid-point of the season, already. How?? Ohio State solidified their spot at #2. Nebraska and UCLA move up. Iowa moves down. The top half of the league is tough. The bottom of the league is a joke. Let’s rank everyone after Week 5. 1. #7 Indiana (5-0, 2-0) Took care of business […]

Notes: No. 24 Minnesota

The Hawkeyes travel to Minneapolis for a dual against No. 24 Minnesota. The meet begins Saturday at 11 a.m. (CT) at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center.

Ava Heiden, Chit-Chat Wright talk at Big Ten Media Days

Basketball season is quickly approaching. Nothing signals the onset of hoops like Big Ten Media Days, which is ongoing this week at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. For the Hawkeyes, they outplayed expectations a year ago, finishing with a 27-7 overall record, includin

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Day: deep, talented Iowa squad looks to take next step

By Hawk Fanatic Jan Jensen enters her third season as the Iowa women’s basketball coach with an impressive 50-18 overall record. Her Big Ten record is an equally impressive 25-11, helped by last season’s 15-3 mark and second-place finish. For Jensen to have averaged a program-record 25 wins over her first two seasons as Lisa […]

Iowa vs. Washington; game preview/prediction

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – While one game certainly doesn’t make or break a college football team’s season, Friday’s matchup between Iowa and Washington in Seattle could go a long way in determining how both teams handle the rest of their schedule. Iowa is trying to avoid losing back-to-back Big Ten games before […]

Preseason Bart Torvik projections for Iowa Women's Hoops

We are less than a month from the beginning of the college basketball season, which means it’s time to start rolling out the preseason projections. We turn to Bart Torvik for some preseason projections to get a look at what might be in store forJan Jensenand the Iowa Women’s Basketball team this sea

Mid Season QUESTIONS: HawkeyeInsider on Which QB Starts and Prep for WASHINGTON | SwarmCast

David Eickholt and Sean Bock address the quarterback situation heading into Iowa's matchup with Washington, what to watch vs. the Huskies, how big a win would be for Iowa on the West Coast and more.

No. 20 Iowa at Washington: How to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and more

The Hawkeyes hit the road for a quick game in Seattle before a bye week in week seven.

Hawkeyes Head West to Face No. 13 Washington and Oregon

The Iowa women’s soccer team travels West to face No. 13 Washington on Thursday at 9 p.m. (CT) before heading to Eugene to square off against Oregon on Sunday at 3 p.m. (CT).

Notes: Week 7 No. 1 Northwestern

The sixth-ranked University of Iowa field hockey team travels to Evanston, Illinois, this week. The Hawkeyes will face top-ranked Northwestern on Friday at 3 p.m. (CT).

Can the Hawkeyes Bounce Back on Short Week in Washington?

While there was certainly plenty of optimism around Iowa City last weekend with all the festivities and fresh off a thrilling win in Ann Arbor, things came crashing down on the Hawkeyes in a big way Saturday. It looked like we might get a reverse woodshed moment for a stretch as Hank Brown fumbled on […]

Iowa's expected drop in the AP Top-25 rankings raises the stakes for week six

Iowa was one of the biggest fallers after a brutal home loss and is now looking to get back on track against Washington.

Iowa men’s hoops assistant coach Luke Barnwell named to two Preseason watch lists

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Second-year University of Iowa men’s basketball assistant coach Luke Barnwell has been named to the 2026 Silver Waves Media 100 Most Impactful/Influential High Major Assistant Coaches List and the 2026 Roots 66 List ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Silver Waves Media list is the most prestigious in college basketball as […]

Iowa women’s basketball sells out season tickets for fourth consecutive season

By hawkeytesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa women’s basketball has sold out season tickets for the fourth consecutive season. While season ticket inventory is no longer available, student season tickets remain on sale and a limited number of mini-plan and single-game tickets will be released for select games. Iowa is coming off a 27-7 season […]

Hawk Fanatic 10/7/26 podcastPreviewing Iowa vs. Washington football and an interview with Hawkeye infielder Jaixen Frost ahead of the Field of Dreams game with Kansas

Hawk Fanatic podcast for 10/7/26

Iowa Football Stat Pack: Where The Hawkeyes Stand Statistically After Week 5

Taking a deep dive into where Iowa stands statistically nationally and in the Big Ten after five weeks

Barnwell Named to Silver Waves Media 100 & 2026 Roots 66 List

Men’s basketball assistant coach Luke Barnwell has been named to the 2026 Silver Waves Media 100 Most Impactful/Influential High Major Assistant Coaches List and the 2026 Roots 66 List.

Iowa WBB Season Tickets Sold Out for Fourth Consecutive Season

Iowa women’s basketball has sold out season tickets for the fourth consecutive season.

2026 Big Ten Title Odds: Ohio State surges as massive Polymarket favorite after Week 5 of season

Five weeks into the 2026 college football season, a newPolymarketprediction marketlists just five Big Ten football teams with 4% 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

KIRK SPEAKS: Washington

Well folks, Saturday was not a super fun game by any stretch of the imagination, was it? The Iowa Hawkeyes got beat in almost every facet of the game by Ohio State. However, this is also true of every other opponent Ohio State has played this year except Texas, so it’s not necessarily the end […]

A 24-team College Football Playoff would reshape the coaching carousel: 'It's like playoff or bust'

AsCollege Football Playoffleadersinchtoward a 24-team postseason model, questions about the impact of expansion keep coming up. What would it mean for the college football schedule, the Army-Navy game, the Heisman Trophy and the bowl system?But what about the coaching carousel? Adding 12 new invites

Iowa Field Hockey prepares for a road trip to face top-ranked Northwestern

No matter how many times you hear a coach say, “It’s just another game” or “Don’t make it bigger than it is,” the reality is that some games simply aren’t like the rest. Getting a shot at the top-ranked team in the country on their home turf is one of those games. On Friday afternoon, the 6th-ranked

27 days till Iowa Hoops: Trevin Jirak

While football season is in full swing, it doesn’t mean we can’t dabble in some basketball prep ahead of the first tip-off on November 3rd! Next up is second year center, Trevin Jirek! #27 – Trevin Jirak, C, 6’11” 249 lbs2nd year; West Des Moines, IA; Valley 2025-26: 17 games, 3.4 PPG, 0.9 RPG, 1.1 APG, […]