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The Pants Predicts: Iowa Football in 2026
The college football season officially kicks off today with week zero getting underway. Your Iowa Hawkeyes start things in week one with a home matchup against the Northern Illinois Huskies at 3:15pm CT. Iowa is a heavy favorite in each of their first three games this season – all at home and each against varying […]
No. 11 Hawkeyes Rally to Defeat No. 7 Wake Forest in Overtime
The 11th-ranked Iowa field hockey team rallied to overcome a 3-0 deficit and won its season opener over No. 7 Wake Forest, 4-3 in sudden victory overtime.
Middles Dominate, Hawkeyes Sweep Army
Iowa never trailed and downed the Black Knights 25-23, 25-15, 25-17.
Ohio State Buckeyes Picked to Win Big Ten Title
While the Iowa Hawkeyes don’t open their 2026 season until next weekend, college football officially returns on Saturday with a full slate of week zero matchups. As was noted in the week zero watch guide, there are a handful of high major matchups to kick off the year, but only one features a Big Ten […]
Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun: Caitlin Clark points, stats
Follow along live to Caitlin Clark's points and stats as the Indiana Fever host the Connecticut Sun from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Iowa’s unusually large transfer portal class comes from familiar mold
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – For more than a quarter century, Kirk Ferentz has been a model of consistency, a master at doing more with what is perceived as less. His offenses haven’t always been fun to watch, or very productive. But more times than not, the Iowa football team has been pretty […]
2026 College Football Watch Guide – Week 0
Like Punxsutawney Phil, I’ve roused myself from a long hibernation, emerged from my burrow and, seeing no shadow before me, declared an early end to the offseason. The 2026 season officially kicks off this Saturday with a slate of week 0 games, giving us just enough of a fix before the full college football world […]
NCAA adopts proposals to significantly alter current college football calendar, transfer portal window
The NCAA Division I FBS Oversight Committee adopted proposals that will significantly alter the college football calendar beginning next year, the NCAA announced Friday. Among those changes are a 10-day January transfer portal window, moving up the start of the season, and a new offseason practice m
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 8/28/26Pat Harty, Tom Suter and Captain Steve talk Hawkeye sports
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 8/28/26
Big Ten analyst says Iowa OL will be back in Joe Moore Award mix
During the Big Ten Network's Iowa City stop, analyst Jake Butt said the Hawkeyes' offensive line will be right back in the Joe Moore Award mix.
ESPN ranks college football's Top 20 most likely first-time national champions
In 2025,Indianachanged the landscape of college football by capturing their first national championship. The Hoosiers became the first inaugural national champion sinceFloridain 1996, showing what can be possible for programs willing to invest and build the right roster.With that in mind,ESPN’sBill
Iowa soccer defeats Iowa State 2-0 in Ames
By hawkeyesports.com AMES, Iowa – The University of Iowa soccer team defeated Iowa State, 2-0, in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series on Thursday evening at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The Hawkeyes improved to 4-1-0 with the win, their fourth consecutive victory over the Cyclones and ninth in the last 11 meetings. In the fourth minute, the […]
ESPN features Iowa football duo in 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
Iowa football has a couple representatives in ESPN's 2027 first-round NFL mock draft.
Iowa football WR named to Hispanic College Football POTY watch list
Iowa wide receiver Tony Diaz has been named to the Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Award watch list.
Where to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever host the Connecticut Sun on Friday night. Here's where to watch, including TV channel and tipoff time.
Kaden Wetjen dazzles with punt return TD for Steelers vs. Bills
Kaden Wetjen to the house
Iowa Defeats Iowa State 2-0
The University of Iowa soccer team defeated Iowa State, 2-0, in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series on Thursday evening at the Cyclone Sports Complex.
Hawkeyes shut out Iowa State for a Cy-Hawk win
In the states, we call it a rivalry. In Europe, Iowa and Iowa State facing off on the pitch would be considered the Cy-Hawk Derby. Whatever you want to call it, the Hawkeyes dominated in Ames, defeating the Cyclones 2-0 on Thursday evening. With the win, Iowa moves to 4-1-0 on the season.I-🐤-W-Apic.
Iowa baseball announces 2026 fall schedule
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa baseball team will play four games during the fall season, head coach Rick Heller announced Thursday. The Hawkeyes open their fall schedule on Friday, Sept. 18, facing Madison College at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at 5 p.m. (CT). Iowa then hits the road […]
Hawkeye Report Podcast
It’s a jam packed new podcast as we head back into the start of the Iowa Hawkeyes Football season. We start the show by visiting with Northern Illinois play by play man Andy Garcia. The Huskies have had quite a bit of change heading into this season. We discuss their move to the Mountain West and th
Pioli Family Partners with Women Leaders in Sports to Provide 100 Scholarships at Iowa, Virginia
Ryan Drakeford Honored By Iowa Offer'28 MD Safety Hopes to Visit Hawkeyes
A rising defensive back in the 2028 Class, Ryan Drakeford has a lot to consider when it comes to prospective colleges. The Gaithersburg (MD) Quince Orchard product already reports 31 scholarship offers. They include national champion Indiana along with blue-blood programs like Georgia, Ohio State, Penn State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Iowa jumped into […]
First-year phenom Tradon Bessinger is forcing his way into the quarterback conversation
While most eyes have been focused on the starting QB battle between projected starters Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, Bessinger has shown that Iowa will be in good hands in the future.
Hawkeyes Announce 2026 Fall Baseball Schedule
The University of Iowa baseball team will play four games during the fall season, head coach Rick Heller announced Thursday.
What if there is no true quarterback separation?
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – What if there is no separation? What if Iowa quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski stay too close to call from a competition standpoint to make either one the full-time starter? “We’ll play them both, I guess,” said Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. “And we’ll play somebody else. […]
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.
A veteran DL stepping up during the offseason is welcome news for Hawkeye fans
Montgomery stated that Hawthorne "is a beast" and "makes his job easy."
Cael Winter’s Rise Leads Him to Iowa’s Starting Center Job
It's next-man-up mentality for Iowa as its secondary depth could be tested early
Brown has been dealing with a soft tissue injury and hasn't played since the spring.
UI Athletics Launches Hawkeye Student Rewards Program
Hawkeye Student Rewards is an exclusive loyalty program designed to incentivize and reward University of Iowa students for supporting Hawkeye athletics.
Diaz Named Candidate For Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Award
WR Tony Diaz was named to the 2026 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List.
Notes: 2026 ACC/Big Ten Challenge
The field hockey team opens the 2026 season traveling to the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The Hawkeyes will face seventh-ranked Wake Forest on Friday before playing second-ranked North Carolina on Sunday.
4 Added to Kinnick Media Wall of Fame
Iowa Women’s Soccer – It’s a New Season With a New Head Coach
There’s something quietly brewing in Iowa City, and it might be happening right under your nose. The Hawkeyes soccer program has enjoyed the most successful multi-year stretch in its history in the last three years. They advanced to the NCAA Tournament three consecutive years in a row (2023 – 2025) for the first time in […]
4 Hawkeyes named to NFHCA Watch List
Four University of Iowa field hockey student-athletes—fifth-year Fréderique van Cleef, fourth-years Dionne van Aalsum and Gia Whalen, and second-year Jordan Byers—have been named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Watch List, the association announced Thursday.
Iowa Football Coach Conversations: QB Coach Billy VandeMerkt On His Relationship With Tim Lester, QB Room
Iowa football QB competition still 'back and forth'
Kirk Ferentz updated where Iowa football's quarterback battle stands as the Hawkeyes navigate their final week before game week.
Caitlin Clark, Fever deliver most-watched WNBA regular-season game since 1997
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever delivered another set of record ratings, pulling in the largest regular-season audience since 1997.
Kirk Ferentz identifies Iowa football WR that's flying under the radar
Iowa football may be in line to receive contributions from an under-the-radar wide receiver this season.
Iowa’s QB Competition Is Too Close to Call, But Clarity Is Coming Soon
2027 NFL Draft: The Athletic reveals Top 50 prospect ranking ahead of 2026 college football season
With the official start of the 2026 college football season just days away,The Athletic‘sDane Bruglerdetermined it was the perfect time to look ahead at next year’sNFL Draft. On Wednesday, Brugler revealed his initial ranking of college football’s Top 50 draft-eligible prospects ahead of the upcomin
Hawkeyes Travel to Face Iowa State
The University of Iowa women’s soccer team travels to Ames, Iowa, to face Iowa State in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series
Kirk Ferentz's interesting admission created a position battle no one saw coming
After months of everyone assuming Pieper had been handed the job, Ferentz threw a wrench into the works.
Trevor Lauck, Isaiah Sategna III, Dre'lon Miller sign NIL deals with Casey's
IowaOLTrevor Lauck,OklahomaWRIsaiah Sategna III, andBaylorWRDre’lon Millerhave signed NIL deals withCasey’sfor the 2026 college football season. Casey’s is America’s fifth-largest pizza chain, known for its breakfast pizza, and is bringing back 40 percent off any-size pizza every Saturday from Aug.
Big Ten announces new contract extension for commissioner Tony Petitti through 2033
The Big Ten formally announced conference commissionerTony Petittihas been awarded a new five-year contract extension that will keep him with the NCAA’s most lucrative league through June 2033. Petitti has been the Big Ten commissioner since May 2023 and has been responsible for some of the league’s
Kirk Ferentz starts Wednesday’s press gathering with classy move
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Before answering questions from the media on Wednesday, Kirk Ferentz had a list of players written on a sheet of paper that he wanted to recognize. None of them play quarterback, so it’s unlikely that all of their names would have come up during the 15-minute question-and-answer session […]
Kirk Ferentz updates Iowa Football
With fall camp just about wrapped up for the Iowa football team, Kirk Ferentz spent about 15 minutes on Wednesday after practice to update several position battles and also at least one significant injury update from fall camp.Ferentz gives a pretty detailed update on the race to decide the starting
Iowa QB competition still too close to name a starter
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Cael Winter has won the starting center position on the Iowa football team, but who will line up behind him at quarterback in the season opener against Northern Illinois still remains unsettled. “Obviously, the biggest question is the quarterback thing,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said Wednesday after […]
Preseason Bowl Projections for Iowa Football
One of the great traditions prior to every college football season are the preseason bowl projections. There are bold predictions, dumb predictions and very few predictions that actually end up being correct when December rolls around, but it’s still fun to look through the various articles and see
Iowa Football: Transfer Safety Tyler Brown "Probably Not" Going to Play Week One
After missing the majority of fall camp due to a muscle strain, Iowa third-year safety Tyler Brown will likely be unavailble vs. Northern Illinois.