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Iowa LB Cam Buffington Ahead of Schedule, Thriving for the Hawkeyes

I think it's fair to say that Cam Buffington has arrived. Tallying 15 tackles in the Cy-Hawk game to be the leading force shutting down Iowa State's offense on the way to a home in-state rivalry victory is a true coming-out party for the Iowa Hawkeyes' linebacker.

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Is Iowa Football Doing More With Less? The Hawkeyes' NIL Budget Tells the Story

Does it come as any sort of surprise that the Iowa Hawkeyes are winning in the traditional way? Kirk Ferentz and his staff have grown to use the transfer portal more and more, but Iowa's success is still rooted in development.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Iowa Women's Basketball: Takeaways, Expectations for the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Schedule

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team is reloading for the 2026-27 season. They brought in elite high school talent, dug into the portal for plug-and-play starters, and brought back veteran scorers ready to take the next step.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Make or Break: Iowa Basketball's Big Ten Success Could Boil Down a Four-Game Stretch

It's hard to know how teams are going to fare at this point before the college basketball season, but it's easier to look at a schedule and know a tough stretch when you see it.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

3 Iowa Hawkeyes Ready to Take Advantage of Opportunities vs Northern Iowa

This weekend presents the Iowa Hawkeyes with a unique opportunity on multiple fronts when Northern Iowa comes to Kinnick Stadium for a Week 2 showdown.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 16

What Stands Out About Iowa Basketball's Big Ten Schedule? Instant Takeaways

Ben McCollum is entering his second year as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, which means it's time to go from the Cinderella story to a consistent contender.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 16

Vanilla Ice Cream, No Sprinkles: Iowa Football's Biggest Defensive Question In Week 3

Part of me can't help but think this game might be Phil Parker's favorite game on the schedule for the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2026. And it's not because the Iowa Hawkeyes are massive favorites against Northern Iowa, either.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 16

Iowa Football's Biggest Offensive Question in Week 3: A Complete Passing Game

The year is 2026, and the Iowa Hawkeyes have an elite wide receiver on the outside making big plays and taking the top off defenses. He goes by Tony Diaz.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

The Best Matchups Iowa Football Can Fine-Tune vs Northern Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes come into Week 3 with a 2-0 mark, with a great opportunity to close out the nonconference schedule 3-0. The Hawkeyes host the Northern Iowa Panthers from the FCS ranks in a game that sees Iowa heavily favored.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

Should the Iowa Hawkeyes Prefer the SEC or ACC in Bowl Projections?

It's only Week 3, but bowl projections are more than abundant in the college football world. The Iowa Hawkeyes, a mainstay in bowl season, are already a third of the way to bowl eligibility after getting off to a 2-0 start against Northern Illinois and Iowa State.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

Iowa Football's Five Most Important Players Through Two Games

We know at its core, Iowa Football is a team and program built on a team-first mentality and culture that is instilled into every player and coach on the roster.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

ESPN FPI Punishes Iowa Football For Winning an In-State Rivalry Game

The main goal is to win the game, right? That's what the Iowa Hawkeyes did against the Iowa State Cyclones to get to 2-0 on the young season. It was a grind, and it was ugly at times.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 14

Iowa Football Week 3 Depth Chart: Hawkeyes Won't Name Starting QB, Other Takeaways

Getting the Iowa Hawkeyes to release meaningful information or make choices on their weekly depth chart release is starting to make a root canal sound like an enjoyable experience.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 14

Why the Newly Announced Iowa Football vs Michigan Kickoff Time Is Perfect

This weekend, the Iowa Hawkeyes have a Week 3 date at home inside Kinnick Stadium against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers to round out the nonconference schedule, which has been entirely at home.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 14

What Should the Iowa Hawkeyes Hope to Gain Against Northern Iowa?

After a week of preparing for your bitter in-state rival and coming out on top with a win, the Iowa Hawkeyes turn the page to another program residing in Iowa: the University of Northern Iowa Panthers.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 14

Hawkeye History: Iowa Football vs Northern Iowa Rekindles In-State Matchup

For the second time in as many weeks, the Iowa Hawkeyes will be seeking a win over another in-state foe, which will truly put the crown on Kirk Ferentz's squad as the kings of the state.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 14

Questions We Still Need Iowa Football to Answer in Week 3

Week 1 and Week 2 were both wins for the Iowa Hawkeyes, but that is oversimplifying things down to a level that removes way too much from the equation.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Top 25 Polls Reward the Iowa Hawkeyes to Foreshadow A Marquee Matchup

The Iowa Hawkeyes were never going to drop in the top 25 polls after picking up a win over a Power Four team. The question was where Iowa would climb to, and how much the polls would reward them for the Cy-Hawk victory.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Iowa Football Doesn't Win Against Iowa State Without One Unsung Hero

So much of a football game can go unnoticed. And it's easy to see why. The big hits, the long completions, and the touchdowns get the crowd on its feet and are shown on highlight reels.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Iowa Football Week 2 Report Card Aces Some Subjects, Passes All

Not every test is going to be an A+, and not every report card is going to carry a 4.0 GPA. Sometimes passing classes is okay to get the job done, and that is what the Iowa Hawkeyes did against Iowa State in the 16-13 Cy-Hawk victory.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Iowa Football Stock Report: Hawkeyes' Portfolio is Volatile After Week 2

It appears that the Iowa Hawkeyes are trying to mimic the real stock market with the ups and downs they are giving us after Week 2. It was a 16-13 Cy-Hawk win that came in classic Iowa fashion.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

More Questions or Answers? What We Learned about Iowa Football in Week 2

No. 21 Iowa, Iowa State ramp up for defining moment in Cy-Hawk rivalry

Iowa State emerged victorious in its last two trips to Iowa City, but that was under former coach Matt Campbell. New Cyclones coach Jimmy Rogers matches wits against Iowa coaching legend Kirk Ferentz in the Cy-Hawk rivalry for the first time on Saturday night when Iowa State and the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Former Iowa Hawkeyes Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson was released by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday as the team set its initial 53-man roster, a move that caught some observers off guard after a solid summer.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star Could Shockingly Get Cut by NFL Team

The idea that Kaleb Johnson could be among the Pittsburgh Steelers players cut when the 53-man roster is due Sunday would have sounded implausible to anyone who watched him at Iowa.