Iowa Hawkeyes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

FCS All-American RB Set To Visit Iowa

Coming off a stellar sophomore season, L.J. Phillips Jr. is set to visit with the Iowa Hawkeyes. January 8 marks the date Phillips will be visiting as the South Dakota running back is coming off a season where he had 295 carries for 1,920 yards and 19 touchdowns.

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Iowa Wins Big In Transfer Portal With James Madison OL

The Joe Moore Award proved the Iowa Hawkeyes had the best offensive line for the 2025 season. In the years to come, Iowa is looking to replicate that success.

Ben McCollum Predicted Iowa's Devastating Loss to Minnesota

The No. 19 Iowa Hawkeyes, previously 12-2, have made an early case this season as steely conference competitors and a threat to just about anyone on the national level, assuming senior guard Bennett Stirtz is consistently leading the way.

Watch: Iowa at Minnesota | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 01/06/2026

Iowa Remains Winless on Road With Loss to Minnesota

Just hours after head coach Ben McCollum warned that his No. 19 Iowa Hawkeyes could potentially hit a wall in their road matchup against the unranked Minnesota Golden Gophers, the coach's pessimistic pregame interview came to unfortunate life as the team fell short away from home.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / January 6

Eagles star Cooper DeJean's younger brother Jaxx is an elite high school athlete

Jaxx DeJean is going to be following in his brother's footsteps.

Kirby Smart, Georgia loses commitment of 2027 in-state OL Kyson Mallard

Nebraska reloads at QB with the addition of former UNLV standout Anthony Colandrea

Bill Belichick, North Carolina shaking up the quarterback room for 2026

Winners and losers in the 2026 college football transfer portal

The 25 greatest players in SEC football history

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 6

Iowa in Mix for Top 2027 Guard

The Iowa Hawkeyes are firmly in the mix for one of the best guards in high school basketball, as 2027 top‑20 overall recruit Cayden Daughtry has Iowa among the schools he wants to visit after a recent trip to Michigan. The 5-foot-11, 160‑pound point guard from Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is ranked No.

Koen Entringer News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 6

Iowa Stunned As Star Safety Enters Transfer Portal

Just before the ReliaQuest Bowl, star Iowa Hawkeyes safety Koen Entringer said he'd be coming back for his senior season. Sadly for the Hawkeyes, he actually won't be playing for them.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 6

Iowa Among Top Contenders For 2027 Four-Star OL

The Iowa Hawkeyes are fighting recruitment battles on multiple fronts in January. Kirk Ferentz and Co. have fired all cylinders, trying to bolster both the 2026 and the 2027 classes.

Three Last Minute Iowa vs. Minnesota Predictions

Sitting at No. 19, the Iowa Hawkeyes are far from satisfied. Even with a 12-2 record, first year head coach Ben McCollum knows the sky is the limit with this program.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 6

Iowa TE Named to AP All-Bowl Team

Once again, the Iowa Hawkeyes have struck gold on a tight end. As long as DJ Vonnahme stays around, tight end university is alive and well in Iowa City.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 6

Star Elon Transfer DE Commits to Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to make waves in the first few days of the transfer portal. Kirk Ferentz and Co. secured their fourth commitment on January

Mark Gronowski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 6

Iowa QB Accepts Invite To East-West Shrine Bowl

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski has accepted invites into not one, but two upcoming bowl games. After a stellar performance in the ReliaQuest Bowl, the fifth-year senior has punched his ticket to another game this season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 6

Three Reasons Iowa Nearly Lost To Winless Northwestern

Coming in with a stellar 12-2 (3-0) record, the last thing the Iowa Hawkeyes wanted to do was slip up to a 6-8 (0-3) Northwestern squad. It was far from pretty, but head coach Jan Jensen was able to secure yet another road victory for the Hawkeyes.

Watch: Iowa at Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/05/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 5

Iowa Surges in AP Poll Following B1G Win

After entering the AP Poll for the first time in multiple seasons just weeks ago, the Iowa Hawkeyes are continuing to trend in a positive direction regarding their ranking.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 5

Iowa Lands Star Transfer DT

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to make leaps in the transfer portal. Kirk Ferentz and Co. secured their third commitment of the 2026 class on January 5. The

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 5

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Makes History in B1G Win

The 12-2 Iowa Hawkeyes have made a cooperative statement in their first season under head coach Ben McCollum as a team ready to compete in the B1G despite their "inaugural year" tag.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 5

Iowa Lands Star Kicker From Transfer Portal

The Iowa Hawkeyes landed their second transfer portal commitment of the 2026 class on Jan. 4. Kirk Ferentz and Co. made a critical special teams addition

Ben McCollum’s heartfelt message to Iowa Hawkeyes fans after beating UCLA

Iowa men’s basketball took a meaningful step forward on Saturday, and the head coach Ben McCollum made sure to acknowledge everyone who helped make it happen.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 4

Ben McCollum's Iowa Rebuild Beginning To Take Shape

With over 12,000 fans in attendance, it's clear Iowa Hawkeyes fans are noticing what Ben McCollum has done to the program. Iowa is in great hands with first-year head coach McCollum and second-year head coach Jan Jensen on the women's side of things.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 4

Iowa Targeting Star DE in Transfer Portal

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ defensive line has been ravaged by departures. It has forced the pursuit of proven edge rushers to be an immediate priority for Kirk Ferentz.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 4

Iowa's 2026 Transfer Portal Tracker

With the transfer portal officially open, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they have their work cut out for them. Longtime head coach Kirk Ferentz said this team is going to be extremely active in the portal this offseason, and they'll need to be with a ton of graduating defensive stars and even more transfers on the way.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / January 3