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College Football Announcer Schedule: Broadcasters for top Week 5 games
The calendar will officially flip to October this week as the 2026 season goes along. With Week 5 on the horizon, the college football announcer schedule is officially set for the full slate of action.One of the top games of Week 5 will take place in Iowa City asIowawelcomesOhio State. The Hawkeyes
Heiden, Wright to Represent Iowa at Big Ten Media Day
Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Day is set for Oct. 7 in Rosemont, Ill., and will air live on Big Ten Network beginning at 11 a.m. (CT).
Kirk Ferentz compares Jeremiah Smith to Saquan Barkley, Randy Moss ahead of Top 15 showdown
As college football’s longest-tenured head coach,Iowa‘sKirk Ferentzhas seen or coached against plenty of superior talents over his two-plus decades with the Hawkeyes. But even he’ll acknowledgeOhio StatewideoutJeremiah Smitha rare exception.In fact, when asked this week to weigh in on the Buckeyes’
Iowa Announces 2026-27 Indoor Schedule
Iowa Director of Track and Field Joey Woody announced the 2026-27 schedule on Wednesday. Iowa will host three indoor meets at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility.
Urban Meyer heaps praise on Hawkeyes, who have hallmarks of well-coached team: 'That's Iowa football'
FormerFloridaandOhio StatecoachUrban Meyerhung up the whistle a few years back to become an analyst, and he’s had a chance to refine what he looks for from the great teams. Whatever he’s looking for,Iowaseems to have it in spades.Meyer joined the Big Ten Networkfor a segment on the Hawkeyes and he g
Caitlin Clark's legacy game came when the Indiana Fever needed it most
Clark had a historic first half against the Las Vegas Aces, becoming the first player to tally 10+ points and 10+ assists in a half. She finished with 27 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds in the Fever's win.
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 4
The first full week of Big Ten play is in the books. UCLA is coming up out of nowhere. Mike Locksley still has a job and will fix things. Our Iowa Hawkeyes talking…playoffs? 1. #6 Indiana (4-0, 1-0) Holding on at the top, but only just. Yeah, they got some big chunk plays on Northwestern’s […]
College football's Best and Worst of September: Teams, players, coaches, games, moments & more
Where did the first month of the 2026 college football season go?As Bill Belichick would say, we’re on to October. First, let’s celebrate (and commiserate) over what we witnessed in September — the best and worst, including players, plays, teams, coaches, games, moments and a little bit of everythin
2026 Big Ten Title Odds: Ohio State leads Polymarket odds after Week 4 of season
Four weeks into the 2026 college football season, a newPolymarketprediction marketlists seven Big Ten football teams with 3% 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 favorites with 40% o
Notes: Marquette
The Hawkeyes begin the 2026-27 season by hosting Marquette University. The dual begins Friday at 3 p.m. (CT) at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. It will be Iowa's Pink Out meet.
ESPN shakes up Top 25 Power Rankings after Week 4 college football action
The first full month of the 2026 college football season is in the books, and already a distinct power structure is taking shape four weeks in. That was never more evident than after Week 4, when eight Top 25 teams went down thanks to a loaded slate of games that included six ranked matchups.ESPNdat
KIRK SPEAKS: Ohio State
I don’t know about y’all, but I am still absolutely BUZZING from last weekend’s victory at Michigan. It’s just so rare to win a game in that fashion, let alone as the Iowa Hawkeyes, let alone against a team that was gifted a win on a last second pass a few weeks prior. Sometimes life […]
Preparing for a Star: Everything Kirk Ferentz and Iowa Players Said about Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith
The Iowa defense will take on one of the biggest challenges in recent memory, facing Jeremiah Smith and the Ohio State offense. Everything Kirk Ferentz and Co. said about the uber-talented pass-catcher.
Indiana Fever WNBA playoffs schedule: When does Caitlin Clark play again?
After winning a crucial Game 2 of its first-round WNBA playoffs series over the Las Vegas Aces, when do Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever play next?
Kirk Ferentz updates injuries, talks Ohio State
After going on the road for the first time this season and picking up a win at Michigan, the Iowa Hawkeyes will face another huge test with Ohio State coming to town. We visited with Kirk Ferentz today to discuss the Buckeyes and he updates the injury situation with his team.KIRK FERENTZ: Thanks, ev
Hank Brown reveals original plans for final play of game against Michigan
In one of the best games of the young college football season on Saturday, No. 17Iowaused a last-second touchdown with no time remaining to knock off No. 18Michigan20-19 inside the ‘Big House’. As the clock hit all zeroes,IowaquarterbackHank Brownfound receiverReece Vander Zeein the corner of the en
College Football TV Ratings: Most-watched games of Week 4
A full slate of ranked matchups made for an intriguing Week 4 last week. The slate delivered, and college football saw strong TV ratings throughout the weekend of action, fueled by another big day for ABC, which swept the three key windows.No. 1Texaswent toTennesseeand fought off the No. 14-ranked V
Hank Brown confident in offense against Ohio State
We learned a few things today in our weekly Tuesday chat with Iowa starting quarterback Hank Brown. He talked today about how there was a plan to not spike the ball with two seconds left in the game because it would have ended the contest. While he didn’t share what the play or plan was, rest assure
Addison Ostrenga looks back at huge reception
The play of the season never would have happened with out an incredible effort play by Addison Ostrenga. The veteran tight end wrestled the football away from a Michigan defensive back in the final seconds.On Tuesday, Ostrenga went into detail about his play on the ball and how he thought it was goi
Kirk Ferentz responds to fans using term 'Iowaed' in physical games: 'We're not in the entertainment business'
WhenIowatook downMichiganon Saturday, the Hawkeyes totaled just 285 yards of offense. They still managed to come away victorious after a walk-off touchdown, andKirk Ferentzwas asked about that style of play, which fans have dubbed getting “Iowaed.”Ferentz said no matter how it happens, the goal is t
Iowa defensive backs see challenge this weekend
There was no rest for the Iowa defensive backfield this week. One week after giving up several explosive plays to Michigan, the Hawkeye defensive backfield will be tasked with trying to slow down Ohio State, who has perhaps the best player in the country.Jaylen Watson and Tyler Brown met with the me
How to Watch College Football: TV schedule, start times, streaming info for Week 5 games
An action-packed Week 4 is in the books, and it’s on to Week 5 of the 2026 college football season. The amount of ranked matchups last week led to some big-time shakeups in the rankings as more storylines emerged along the way.Saturday’s slate features a high-profile quarterback matchup in Starkvill
Hawkeyes Win 3rd Straight Diane Thomason Invitational Title
The University of Iowa women’s golf team claimed its third straight and fifth overall Diane Thomason Invitational title Tuesday at Davenport Country Club.
Iowa OL Trevor Lauck defends Michigan player that shoved him in post-game celebration
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Around Trevor Lauck, it’s hard not to smile just from the positive vibe that he brings. The Iowa football team’s starting left tackle doesn’t attend all the weekly press conferences on Tuesdays, but when does show up, as was the case this Tuesday, he brightens up things with […]
Fever vs. Aces Game 2: Caitlin Clark points, stats in WNBA playoffs
The Indiana Fever host the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 of their WNBA playoffs series. Follow along for coverage of Caitlin Clark's performance.
Notes: at Maryland/No. 16 Penn State
Iowa hits the road for the first time in nearly one month and travels to Maryland and No. 16 Penn State.
Kirk Ferentz 9/29/26 weekly press conference transcript
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz held his weekly in-season press conference on Tuesday. The 14th-ranked Hawkeyes (4-0) are coming off a dramatic 20-19 come-from-behind win at Michigan this past Saturday, scoring the winning touchdown as times expired, and now host Ohio State on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. Here is the entire […]
Iowa football in the NFL: Week 3 recap
How did former Hawkeyes play in the NFL over the weekend?
Iowa football exorcised 2025, ranked foe demons in win vs. Michigan
Iowa football was on the right side of some poetic justice on Saturday, exorcising some recent demons in its win over Michigan.
Iowa football leaps in latest USA TODAY Sports 1-138 Re-Rank
After a huge win over Michigan, Iowa took a big jump in the USA TODAY Sports 1-138 Re-Rank.
'28 LHP/OF Henry Heller announces top five, talks Iowa visit
The Iowa Baseball program hosted ’28 LHP/OFHenry Heller(Orange City, IA) for a visit the Cy-Hawk weekend. He is rated as the #2 player in the state of Iowa and the #82 player in the country by Prep Baseball Report. Heller tells HawkeyeReport that he has narrowed his recruitment to Iowa, Nebraska, UC
Kirk Ferentz News Conference Transcript | Sept. 29
University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz visited with the media Tuesday to preview Saturday's contest versus Ohio State.
Iowa wrestling releases complete 2026-27 schedule
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Head coach Tom Brands released the complete University of Iowa men’s wrestling schedule for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes will host seven duals inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena this season. Times and television designations will be announced at a later date. Notes about the 2026-27 season: Iowa opens the season at home […]
Iowa football RB Braeden Jackson named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Braeden Jackson earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors after a huge special teams play against Michigan.
Hawkeyes Release Complete 2026-27 Schedule
Head coach Tom Brands released the complete University of Iowa men’s wrestling schedule for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes will host seven duals inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena this season.
ESPN ranks Top 25 teams with highest chance to make College Football Playoff after Week 4
TheCollege Football Playoffpicture shifted again after a Week 4 slate filled with consequential results across the country. However,ESPN’sAllstate Playoff Predictorstill viewsTexasas the team with the strongest chance to reach the postseason after the Longhorns survived a road test atTennessee.Meanw
Iowa Football: Everything Quarterback Hank Brown Said on the Win Over Michigan, and Prep for Ohio State
Watch - Coach Ferentz Press Conference | Sept. 29
Iose Epenesa looks to get Iowa pass rush going
Back in 2017 when the Iowa Hawkeyes pulled off a stunning 55-24 victory over Ohio State, a young Iose Epenesa was in the stands with his parents watching his older brother A.J. celebrate the win. On Tuesday, he looked back at that special day and what he remembers about it. He also said he might hav
Trevor Lauck talks Iowa's ground game
Depending on the opponent, the Iowa ground game has either been excellent or a struggle. Against Northern Illinois and Northern Iowa, the Hawkeyes were rolling when they ran the football. When they faced Iowa State and Michigan, Iowa has rushed for 93 and 58 yards for the entire game.Iowa offensive
WATCH: Hawkeye Players Discuss Michigan Finish, Ohio State Preview
Defeating Michigan boosted Iowa's confidence and now they'll be tested against a dangerous Ohio State Buckeye team inside Kinnick Stadium. Ahead of Saturday's primetime showdown, several Hawkeyes met with the local media to discuss their win over Michigan and look ahead to Ohio State.
Iowa Football Stat Pack: Where The Hawkeyes Stand Statistically After Week 4
Taking a deep dive into where Iowa stands statistically nationally and in the Big Ten after four weeks.
Iowa football players presser news and notes
The Iowa football players met with the media on Tuesday morning to discuss the upcoming game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. As you might expect there was a lot of talk about their opponent and potentially the best player in the country coming to town this weekend. There was also a lot of talk abou
College Football Playoff Bubble Watch: ESPN breaks down who's in after Week 4
TheCollege Football Playoffpicture is starting to separate as conference play moves into October. ESPN’sHeather Dinichupdatedher latestBubble Watchafter Week 4, identifying the teams currently in the field, those sitting on the right and wrong sides of the bubble and several programs already facing
Hawkeyes in the NFL: Week Three Top Performers
Somehow, Week Three of the NFL season is already complete, withTory Taylor,Logan Jonesand the Bears picking up a win overCooper DeJean,AJ Epenesaand the Eagles on Monday Night. There were 32 former Hawkeyes on active rosters for week two, while 17 players were in the starting lineup. We take a look
Iowa lands nation's premier 190-pound prospect, Brooke Huffman
Historically, the Badger State has been incredibly kind to the Iowa women’s wrestling program.And its latest gift to the Hawkeyes arrived on Tuesday morning by way of another Wisconsinite – Brooke Huffman.The nation’s top-ranked wrestler at 190 poundsand newest Black & Gold commit, Huffman becomes t
Reece Vander Zee 'blacked out' on game-winning touchdown catch vs. Michigan
Reece Vander Zeehad the highlight of his season, so far, when he caught the game-winning touchdown to beatMichigan20-19 in Ann Arbor. With the win,Iowais now 4-0 and ranked No. 14 in the latest AP Poll with an impending showdown withOhio Statethis weekend.Against the Wolverines, luck was never suppo
Where to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs. Aces in WNBA playoffs
Here's where to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever face the Las Vegas Aces in a must-win Game 2 of their best-of-three WNBA playoffs series.
Tuesdays with Torbee
Justice was served in the Big House this past Saturday.Oh, you think I mean karma for the aggrieved Western Michigan Broncos, who were robbed of a legitimate victory over the somehow always “fortunate” Michigan Wolverines?Well, yeah. That is the national narrative.But what I want to talk about is th
Hawkeyes Lead Heading into Final Round at Diane Thomason Invitational
The Iowa women’s golf team sits in first place through 36 holes, holding a one-stroke lead heading into Tuesday’s final round.