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Week 7 Big Ten power rankings: Iowa stays locked in the top 4 after a solid road win
The Hawkeyes crushed the Washington Huskies but remained locked in at No. 4 this week, with Washington unranked.
2026 Big Ten Title Odds: Ohio State remains Polymarket favorite heading into Week 7 clash with Indiana
Six weeks into the 2026 college football season, a newPolymarketprediction marketlists just four Big Ten football teams with 5% 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 w
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 10/14/26We're joined by Coach Don Patterson and Iowa women's basketball player Dani Carnegie
Hawk Fanatic podcast for 10/14/26
Hawkeyes Prepare for ITA Regional Championships
Six University of Iowa women’s tennis student-athletes are set to compete at the ITA Division I Central Regional Championships from Oct. 14-19 at the Leftwich Tennis Center in Memphis, Tenn.
Notes: Bradley Pink Classic
Iowa cross country travels to Peoria, Illinois, on Friday for the Bradley Pink Classic.
JAN SPEAKS: Media Day!
I can feel it in the air: the leaves are starting to change color and fall from my trees, it’s getting dark sooner, the sweaters are getting busted out from under the bed. This can only mean one thing: BASKETBALL SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! After a very fun regular season and a bit of a […]
Jan Jensen Discusses Four Out Offense, Expectations, New Additions And More During Media Day
The Hawkeyes welcomed local media on Tuesday afternoon into Carver-Hawkeye Arena to speak with this year's women's basketball team. There are plenty of storylines that are already building in the late part of the offseason.
Evan James Named To Jet Award Midseason List
Evan James has been named to the Jet Award Midseason Watch List, which honors the most outstanding return specialist in college football.
20 Days Until Hawkeye Basketball: Trey Thompson
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 redshirt freshman: Trey Thompson! #20 – Trey Thompson, F, 6’8”, 228 lbs2nd year; Greeneville, TN; Greeneville 2025-26: Redshirt After the hay was in the barn for the 2025-26 […]
BYE WEEK: Heck or Hank for Iowa? Men and Women's Basketball Media Days | SwarmCast
It's an extremely busy week for the Hawkeyes with both basketball media days in addition to speaking with Iowa football's coordinators. Eliot Clough and David Eickholt break it all down.
Iowa men’s basketball will host Illinois Springfield in exhibition at Xtream Arena in CoralvilleGame set for Oct. 27 at 6:30 pm
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will host Illinois Springfield in an exhibition game Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (CT) inside Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Designed to be a unique experience geared toward engaging the University of Iowa student body ahead […]
Tim Lester gives his thoughts on Iowa's quarterbacks
Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester spoke to the media on Tuesday and as you would expect, quarterbacks were top of mind. Lester updates Hank Brown and how he was performing in practice and if there was any decision regarding the starting quarterback spot between Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. He al
Phil Parker discusses Iowa's defense this season
Phil Parker had a younger and more inexperienced defensive roster heading into this year. The well respected coordinator has seen progress at various positions. He talks about going back to an old pass rush look that paid off, assesses the safety position and talks about the development of Cam Buffi
3 major takeaways from what Ben McCollum said he learned from Iowa's first scrimmage
The Hawkeyes played Texas Tech and a lot of positives came out of it.
Chris Polizzi talks Iowa Football special teams
Coming into the season there were plenty of changes and question marks to the Iowa special teams. From a new coordinator to a new kicker and punter, the Hawkeyes had a lot of new faces in new places. So far, the results have been very good.Special teams coordinator Chris Polizzi talks about his posi
Hawkeye women ready for upcoming season
The Iowa women’s basketball season is upon us and Jan Jensen’s squad is ready for action. It’s a mix of veterans who have been in the program for a couple of years, a very talented freshman, and some really skilled transfers who can help the team this season.We spoke with the majority of the players
Bryston Williams pinpointed an intriguing player to keep our eyes on this season
Matteoni redshirted his first season at Drake during Ben McCollum's first and only season in Des Moines, and followed him to Iowa City. After playing sparingly last season, Williams believes Matteoni is worth keeping an eye on.
Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker 10/13/26 press conference transcript
IOWA CITY, Iowa– Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker met with the media on Tuesday as part of the bye week. Here is his entire press conference transcript: ********** PHIL PARKER: Well, I hope some of you made it out to the West Coast. Obviously, it was a short week for our guys, and I think our […]
Iowa Special Teams Coordinator Chris Polizzi 10/13/26 press conference transcript
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Here is Chris Polizzi’s press conference transcript from Tuesday: CHRIS POLIZZI: Good afternoon, everyone. Good to see you. First, thanks for being here. I appreciate what you do covering our program. I know our players appreciate it as well. Back in April, I talked about the standard that’s established by first […]
Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester 10/13/26 press conference transcript
Iowa City, Iowa – The three coordinators for the Iowa football team all met with the media on Tuesday as part of the bye week. Here is the entire press conference transcript from offensive coordinator Tim Lester: ********** TIM LESTER: Obviously we’re halfway done, so six weeks in, I think our guys offensively they’ve competed […]
Iowa QB competition between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski appears unsettled once again
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – For the Iowa football team, the competition at quarterback between five-game starter Hank Brown and one-game starter Jeremy Hecklinski apparently is back on. Iowa’s three coordinators met with the media on Tuesday as part of the bye week, and the way in which offensive coordinator Tim Lester described […]
Tuesdays with Torbee
By the time the fourth quarter began along the misty shores of Lake Washington, the stadium takeover was in full effect.Large knots of Hawkeye fans, damp but delirious with joy, boomed out chants of LET’S GO HAWKS as demoralized Washington Husky fans scowled grimly.At long last, the curse of the Pac
Coordinators News Conference Transcript | Oct. 13
University of Iowa football coordinators Phil Parker, Tim Lester and Chris Polizzi visited with the media Tuesday during the bye week.
2026-27 Iowa women’s basketball: deep, diverse and edgy
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – They come from nine different states that stretch from coast to coast, from two different countries, and in some cases, from vastly different backgrounds. The 2026-27 Iowa women’s basketball team truly is a melting pot, with players from cities as big and famous as Atlanta, Georgia and as […]
Kristinsdottir Sets 54-Hole Mark, Finishes 7th Individually
Eva Kristinsdottir finishes seventh with a school-record 8-under-par 208, while Maura Peters closes with a 4-under-par 68.
WATCH: Iowa Women's Basketball Practice
After hosting media day in Iowa City earlier today, the Hawkeyes allowed the media to watch a 30-minute portion of practice. It’s not the 5-on-5, up and down the court the MBB program showcased on Monday, but we have several minutes of the action that took place today at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.The Haw
Ty'Reek Coleman is starting to prove why the Iowa backcourt is in good hands
McCollum said that Coleman has all the physical tools for success, and they are still working to integrate him into the system fully.
Everything Jan Jensen said at Iowa Women's Basketball Media Day
JAN JENSENOPENING STATEMENT: Welcome, everybody. Thank you so much for taking the time to come. Once again, every year – I don’t know if that shows my age or not – but this press conference comes around quicker and quicker. First off, I want to say a big thank you and welcome to Keelyn. He’s done a
Watch - Coordinators News Conference | Oct. 13
Kirk Ferentz named to 2026 Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz has been named to the 2026 Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List, announced Tuesday by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc. Ferentz is one of 18 coaches nationwide recognized on the list. The Dodd […]
Jan Jensen Iowa media day press conference transcript
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa women’s basketball team held its annual media day event on Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Here is head coach Jan Jensen’s entire press conference transcript: JAN JENSEN: Welcome, everybody. Thank you so much for taking the time to come. Once again, every year – I don’t know if that shows […]
Hannah Stuelke's dynamic home debut proves that she is just getting started
Stuelke is off to a solid start in her pro career, averaging 12.0 points and 4.0 rebounds on 63 percent shooting in Broni's first two games of the 2026 season.
Jan Jensen Media Day News Conference Transcript
P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women's Basketball Coach Jan Jensen visited with the media Tuesday at 2026 Iowa Women's Basketball Media Day.
Kirk Ferentz Named to Dodd Trophy Midseason List
Kirk Ferentz has been named to the 2026 Dodd Trophy Midseason Watch List.
ESPN shakes up SP+ Top 25 Power Rankings after Week 6 college football slate
ESPN shook up its Top 25 SP+ power rankings following the Week 6 college football slate of games. Safe to say, there was a lot of movement based on the results we got over the weekend!In fact, there’s a new No. 1 team in the country, at least according to this metric. We’re basically at the halfway
Notes: No. 13 Purdue/No. 6 Wisconsin
The Hawkeyes and Boilers will meet on Thursday at 8 p.m. (CT). The Badgers come to town for a Sunday afternoon match at 1 p.m.
Iowa returned to a familiar spot in the Top-25 rankings after crushing Washington
The Hawkeyes were stellar on both sides of the ball and moved back to No. 17 overall, similar to the week before facing Michigan.
Watch - Jan Jensen Media Day Press Conference | Oct. 13
Iowa men's basketball to host exhibition game at Xtream Arena
IOWA CITY, Iowa –The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will host Illinois Springfield in an exhibition game Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (CT) inside Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.Designed to be a unique experience geared toward engaging the University of Iowa student b
Mapping Iowa’s Path to the College Football Playoff
I know we can all be a little superstitious at times. Like the world’s greatest boss, Michael Scott, I myself am not superstitious, but I am a little stitiuos. So, let’s just go ahead and say it out loud: at the midway point of this season, the Iowa Hawkeyes are in the playoff race. The […]
Iowa to Host Exhibition at Xtream Arena
The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will host Illinois Springfield in an exhibition game Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (CT) inside Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Hawkeyes in the NFL: Week Five Top Performers
Another week of the football season is done and complete. Week five of the NFL season wrapped up last night, with the Hawkeye-less Buffalo Bills picking up a win overAlaric Jacksonand the Rams on Monday Night. There were 36 former Hawkeyes on active rosters for week five, while 15 players were in th
Iowa Basketball Player Previews: Tate Sage
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 a guy whose best game came at the best time: Tate Sage! (Our regularly established timing will continue tomorrow) #24 – Tate Sage, G, 6’7”, 210 lbs2nd […]
Isaia Howard making strides as a shooter
Last year in his first year with the Hawkeyes after transferring to Iowa with Ben McCollum, Isaia Howard had some very good moments early in the year on the offensive end of the floor, but his shooting tended to stuggle as the season went along.This spring and summer, Howard continued to get stronge
Jaidyn Coon could have an impact on defense
If you talk to anyone close to the Iowa men’s basketball program they will tell you that the best athlete on the team is Jaidyn Coon. He has added over 20 pounds of muscle to his frame and he reports that it hasn’t impacted his over 40 inch vertical leap.One area where Coon could have a significant
Trey Thompson looking to make an impact
Ben McCollum and the Hawkeyes have continued to collect bigger wing players who can shoot. One of the more intriguing options heading into this season is going to be Trey Thompson. For a period of time this spring an summer, Thompson, who redshirted last season, shot over 60% from three point range.
Pair of Hawkeyes happy to be Iowa for second season
After spending their first three years at the college level at three different schools, Cam Manyawu and Kael Combs are happy that they can call Iowa City home for a second straight year. That means no packing up and moving, but staying in the same place and helping to build the culture in the Iowa H
Tate Sage could spend time at point guard
Last year Bennett Stirtz was an iron man at the point guard position, playing nearly 40 minutes a game and leading the Iowa offense. Stirtz is now in the NBA and that means the Hawkeyes are looking at their options from a lead guard position.One of those options will likely be Tate Sage. During his
Ty'Reek Coleman is about winning
One of the requirements of being an Iowa basketball player under Ben McCollum is that you have to be selfless in nature. That is why Ty’Reek Coleman quickly realized that transferring to the Hawkeyes was going to be a great fit for him. Since arriving on campus, Coleman has gotten comfortable and re
My most likely unpopular view of Iowa QB situation
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – A growing narrative with Iowa fans is that third-year quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski has earned the opportunity to start the next game against Minnesota instead of Hank Brown. Hecklinski has endeared himself to Hawkeye fans after making his first career start in last Friday’s 41-24 victory at Washington. The […]