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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, […]
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How to Watch College Football: TV schedule, start times, streaming info for Week 6 games
The 2026 season is approaching the halfway mark as we enter Week 6. Another full slate of games is on the schedule, headlined by a Top-10 matchup in Tuscaloosa between No. 2Georgiaand No. 6Alabama.ESPN’sCollege GameDaywill be in T-Town for the showdown between the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide. It’s the
Kirk Ferentz gave an updated injury report that no Hawkeye fans wanted to hear
Hank Brown recently revealed that he sprained his AC joint, and Ferentz said that they "can't count on" him to start against Washington. Ferentz also said that Tyler Brown will be out for "a while" after re-injuring his hamstring.
Hank Brown listed as questionable for Iowa vs. Washington on Tuesday availability report
IowaquarterbackHank Brownwas listed as questionable for Friday night’s game againstWashingtonon Tuesday night’sBig Ten Availability Report. Brown was banged up in the Hawkeyes’ 31-14 loss toOhio Statelast Saturday, and was even taken out of the game in the fourth quarter due to suffering an AC joint
Pat McAfee is now an honorary Hawkeye for life after a very generous donation
After initially pledging $150,000, McAfee increased his donation because he appreciates the hospital's work and wants to be part of it.
Kirk Ferentz updates injuries, talks Washington
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media on Tuesday afternoon to update the health of the Hawkeye team, including quarterback Hank Brown, and discuss what he has seen from the Washington team.KIRK FERENTZ: Good afternoon, everybody. So just to look back real quickly on Saturday’s game, certai
Hank Brown updates health heading into Washington game
Iowa starting quarterback Hank Brown left the game against Ohio State with what Kirk Ferentz called a minor sprain of his shoulder. The sprain may have been minor, but it appears to have a significant impact on his ability to throw a football.Brown met with the media on Tuesday in Iowa City and rema
Kirk Ferentz wisely dismisses obstacles caused by playing on West Coast
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Kirk Ferentz could have taken the bait at his weekly press conference on Tuesday and whined about having to play at Washington on a Friday night. Because Ferentz has made it abundantly clear over the years that he is no fan of playing games on the West Coast, […]
L.J. Phillips happy to be back on the field
After working his way up the depth chart this spring and during fall camp, the injury bug struck L.J. Phillips. The transfer running back was looking to make an impact in week one until he got pulled down and suffered a high ankle sprain. The injury sidelined him for the next three weeks before he r
College Football TV Ratings: Tracking the most-watched games of the 2026 season
Last year, college football saw its TV ratings surge and looked to keep the trend going in 2026. On3 is tracking the most-watched games of the season, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel data compiled weekly.Through the first four weeks,Texas’thrilling comeback win overOhio Stateemerged as the top
College Football TV Ratings: Most-watched games of Week 5
As the conversation continues aroundcollege football’s TV ratings this season, the Big Ten scored the most-watched game of Week 5. CBS had the top game of the week on any network asOhio Statetook downIowa.The matchup became CBS’ most-watched game of the season with nearly 6 million viewers in the la
Iowa Quarterback Hank Brown 'Questionable' Ahead Of The Hawkeyes' Friday Matchup Against Washington
Iowa quarterback Hank Brown told local media on Tuesday, Oct. 6, that he recently sprained his AC joint in game action, which is why he left the game against Ohio State this…
2 winners and 1 loser from Iowa's disappointing Week Five loss to Ohio State
Jeremy Hecklinski and Braeden Jackson were winners, while the offense was the big loser.
Starting times, television information announced for 2026-27 Iowa women’s basketball season
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa announced start times and television information for the 2026-27 women’s basketball season. The Hawkeyes will make 14 national television appearances during the regular season, including four games on FOX, six on BTN and four on FS1. Iowa will also appear four times on Peacock, giving […]
Kirk Ferentz 10/6/26 weekly press conference transcript
IOWA CITY, Iowa – KIRK FERENTZ: Good afternoon, everybody. So just to look back real quickly on Saturday’s game, certainly had a lot of respect for Ohio State going into the game, and it’s only been really reinforced since that time. We knew it was going to be a big challenge, and I think two […]
Iowa men’s basketball announces starting times, TV information for 2026-27 games
By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference, announced Tuesday start times and television information for men’s basketball games for the 2026-27 season. Thirty of Iowa’s 32 regular season games will be televised. The Hawkeyes will appear on BTN 11 times, FS1 nine times, Peacock/NBCSN five […]
Signs point to Jeremy Hecklinski starting for Iowa on Friday at Washington
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Hank Brown is listed as Iowa’s starting quarterback on this week’s depth chart. He was also among eight Iowa players that were made available to the media on Tuesday, and that would usually suggest that he is on course to start the next game, which is Friday at […]
'28 RHP/SS Charlie Habel discusses his recent Iowa visit
The Iowa Baseball program hosted ’28 RHP/SSCharlie Habel(Glendale, MO) for a visit this past weekend. He is rated as the #3 player in the state of Missouri and the #30 right-handed pitcher in the country by Prep Baseball Report. Habel is considering Iowa, along with Missouri and Missouri State, but
Kirk Ferentz News Conference Transcript | Oct. 6
University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz visited with the media Tuesday to preview Saturday's contest versus Ohio State.
Iowa Basketball: Tip Times And TV Networks Announced For The Hawkeyes' 2026-27 Season
Iowa men's basketball announced its tip times and TV networks for the Hawkeyes' 2026-27 season on Tuesday. Here is the full schedule, including tip times and TV…
CBS Sports reveals College Football Playoff bracket projection after Week 5
CBS Sportsis already thinking ahead, as most college football fans are, and revealed theirCollege Football Playoffbracket projections after Week 5,via John Talty.The Big Ten and SEC run the bracket as usual, but there are other players at large here. Literally and figuratively! The bracket is likely
Start Times/TV Schedule Announced for Iowa MBB
The University of Iowa, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference, announced Tuesday start times and television information for men’s basketball games for the 2026-27 season.