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Top Sleeper at Every Offensive Position for Iowa Football in 2026

The 2026 college football season is drawing closer each day, and things are really kicking into full gear. While we wait for that, let's take a look at some talents on the Iowa Hawkeyes who may be backups with a chance to shine, players lingering in the shadows, or stars ready to shine but are sleepers for now.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Legend Lands Massive NFL News

Former Iowa Hawkeyes standout George Kittle took another meaningful step in his recovery Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers activated the tight end from the active/physically unable to perform list.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 22

Iowa Football Has the 'Freaks' But Does That Translate to Wins in 2026?

The on-field talent in college football is getting better at a rapidly accelerating rate. Players are entering college more mature and developed than ever before, creating a much faster, more dynamic, and physical game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 21

Is Iowa Basketball's Schedule Ethically Manipulating NCAA Tournament Metrics?

Listen, teams can only play by the rules given to them. Be it NIL, the transfer portal, or now even scheduling, as long as it's within the rules (which I am not sure anyone even knows what a rule is anymore), teams should push the envelope as much as they can.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 21

5 Home-and-Home Series Iowa Football Fans Deserve To See

The only constant in college football is the ever-changing scheduling shuffle we are seeing across the country. Teams are lining up early-season showdowns.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 20

What Defines Success for Iowa Football in 2026? The Layers of Expectations

Success is a loaded word. It's a funny word to try to describe or nail down, especially in college football. It is far from the same across programs. The Iowa Hawkeyes define success much differently than Ohio State.

Zach Lutmer News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 20

Zach Lutmer's Versatility Creates Unique Opportunities for Iowa Football

Get ready to hear a lot more about Zach Lutmer as the 2026 college football season draws closer and gets underway. He is set to be Iowa's next big thing in the secondary and has the skills to do it.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 20

Kinnick Stadium to Look Different in 2026. Are Iowa's Jerseys Next?

Welcome to 2026, where college athletics are rapidly changing and becoming a prime target for corporations across America to stamp their brand on. It's happening at some of the biggest schools in the country, on jerseys, and on fields.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 19

Iowa Football's 2026 Schedule is Loaded With Quarterback Star Power

Phil Parker, the Iowa Hawkeyes' magician of a defensive coordinator, is going to need one of his best acts yet in 2026. The Iowa football schedule this year sees a gauntlet of quarterback star power coming at them week after week through the first half of the season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 19

Iowa Football: Questions That Need Answered During the Hawkeyes' Fall Camp

The Iowa Hawkeyes are in fall camp with eyes set on taking the next step in 2026, and that starts with a handful of things to take care of in August. The Hawkeyes, a normally tight-lipped program, only let so much information get out during fall camp.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 19

Unsung Heroes: Iowa Football's Success Is Built By Three People Behind the Scenes

Players win games on the field, and they do that with the help of coaches setting them up for success. What about before that, though? Someone has to get the players there.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 19

Predicting Iowa's Week 1 Starting Offense As Fall Camp Continues

The open practice for the Iowa Hawkeyes saw a little bit of everything. There was plenty of good, but unavoidably, there was some bad as well, with clear areas for improvement.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 18

Iowa Football On the Right Side of the Injury Bug During Fall Camp

The unavoidable and dark side of fall camp for every team across the country is injuries during fall camp. It's a cruel, unfair part of college football that teams hope to avoid in August.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 18

Film Breakdown: What Iowa Quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski Has Shown

As a former college football player, albeit at Augustana College, a much smaller level than Iowa, I had a coach who uttered a saying to us once during film review that has stuck with me throughout my life.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 18

Predicting Iowa Football's 2026 Major Statistical Leaders

Is this the season the Iowa Hawkeyes finally take the next step and kick down the door of the College Football Playoff? They have been knocking for the last decade, hoping to finally get in.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 17

AP Top 25 Preseason Poll Creates Season of Opportunity for Iowa

If you are the Iowa Hawkeyes, at some point you have to take what is right in front of you. The chances are there for the taking, but someone and some team eventually have to go grab them.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 17

Did the AP Top 25 Poll Get Iowa Right? Breaking Down the Hawkeyes' Ranking

Pull up a chair and grab another cup of coffee. It's time to debate the preseason rankings one more time before the 2026 college football season gets underway.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 17

Iowa is Taking a Mixed Approach to Solving Its Quarterback Battle

There is no right or wrong way to solve a quarterback battle. Sometimes one guy separates himself from the pack; other times they stay neck and neck. For better or worse, the Iowa Hawkeyes are amid a quarterback battle that is showing no signs of a clear-cut winner yet.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 17

Kirk Ferentz Shuts Down Any Complaints of Iowa's Big Ten Gauntlet

Three games. Three games to open up Big Ten play is what it's going to come down to for the Iowa Hawkeyes to determine the amount of success they are going to have in 2026.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 16

Despite a One-Sided Day, Iowa's Quarterback Battle is Far From Over

The Iowa Hawkeyes opened the door to Kinnick Stadium today for an open practice on their annual Kids Day, and the noise is impossible to ignore. The quarterback battle was front and center for everyone to see, and things went drastically differently for Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski.

Kirk Ferentz News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Iowa Hawkeyes HC Kirk Ferentz Offers New QB Update

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said Friday the Hawkeyes will continue allowing their open quarterback competition to unfold during fall camp, with no starter yet identified ahead of the season opener.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Kicks on SI / August 13

The Nike Caitlin 1 'Iowa' Has a Special Detail

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's first signature Nike basketball shoe does not launch until October 1. However, that has not stopped Clark from debuting ten colorways of the Nike Caitlin 1.

Kirk Ferentz News / Yardbarker / July 28

Kirk Ferentz, Iowa confident in both Hank Brown, Jeremy Hecklinski amid QB battle

Ferentz and the Hawkeyes wanted quarterbacks they could mold.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / June 17

Iowa beats out Big Ten rivals in battle for intriguing RB recruit

The Iowa Hawkeyes have picked up an important recruiting win on the 2027 recruiting trail.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / April 30

Steelers' Gennings Dunker explains Iowa's secret to elite offensive line play

Ferentz has sent a ton of great offensive linemen into the league, and the latest is Gennings Dunker, who was selected No. 96 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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