Iowa Hawkeyes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Iowa Should Have No Issues vs. Chicago State

Currently 4-0, the Iowa Hawkeyes know their tough stretch is nearing. Head coach Ben McCollum has gotten off to a tremendous start with his new team, one that has been led by senior Bennett Stirtz in three of their four wins.

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Iowa Preparing to Face Banged-Up Michigan State QBs

Knowing their opponent has dropped seven straight, the Iowa Hawkeyes have a stellar opportunity to get back on track. While fighting their way back into the AP Top 25 doesn't seem possible, there'd be no better way to end the season than with a pair of dominant wins.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

Two Iowa Players Named to Wooden Award Watch List

Not one, but two Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball players have been named to the John R. Wooden Award Women's Top 50 Watch List. Freshman Addie Deal and senior Hannah Stuelke both saw their name added to the watch list as the Hawkeyes have gotten off to a red-hot start.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

Iowa Surprisingly Tops 2026 QB List

For a team that has struggled to get anything going at the quarterback position, the Iowa Hawkeyes may have found their guy. While Tradon Bessinger may not start as a freshman, Iowa sure is glad they were able to flip the four-star QB.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

Iowa Forward Providing Crucial Spark Off the Bench

After leading guard and primary scorer Bennett Stirtz led the Iowa Hawkeyes in scoring through the team’s first three games, their fourth matchup against Southeast Missouri State yielded a compelling result in an entirely different, perhaps even unexpected direction.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

Two Keys to an Iowa Victory vs. Ole Miss

At 64-0, despite not having played an unfavorable game yet, the Iowa Hawkeyes have jumped out to an ideal start to the 2025-26 season. With questions coming

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

New Star Shines in Iowa's Fourth-Straight Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes, now under the unbelievably refreshing Ben McCollum at head coach, are quickly renewing their reputation in a B1G Conference that had recently forgotten them, although they can’t really be blamed.

Watch: Southeast Missouri State vs. Iowa | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/18/25

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Iowa Begins Preparations For WBCA Showcase

On November 20 and 22, the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program will participate in the second annual WBCA Showcase. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association put together eight teams to do battle in six games across a four-day span.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Ben McCollum Breaks Down Iowa's Top 2026 Signee

The Iowa Hawkeyes, in their first season under recently hired head coach Ben McCollum, have jumped out to a more than ideal start. At 3-0 through three

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 17

Top 2026 WR Recruit Commits to Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes made another addition to their 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of wide receiver Xavier Stinson, who announced his decision to the Hawkeyes on Monday.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 17

Watch: Spotlighting Hannah Stuelke | On The Court | Iowa Women's Basketball

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 17

Iowa Building Something Special Despite Losses

Just two weeks ago, the Iowa Hawkeyes were well within the College Football Playoff (CFP) picture and, to some extent, in the conversation for high-level competition in the B1G Conference.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 17

Officiating Mistakes Cost Iowa Upset Against USC

Iowa Hawkeyes' 26-21 loss at USC turned on multiple controversial officiating decisions in the third quarter. A series of missed calls set up an interception that flipped momentum and ended the Hawkeyes' upset bid.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 17

Iowa Remains Undefeated in Runaway Road Win

The men's basketball team isn't the only hoops program in Iowa City succeeding with flying colors (primarily black and gold) in a new era. On the women's side of things, Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen is leading an already ranked squad through a dominant early season run in just her second year at the helm.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 16

Iowa Loss Brings Sour End to Season

Just two weeks ago, the Iowa Hawkeyes were granted a top-20 ranking in the first College Football Playoff (CFP) poll, led unranked teams with the most votes for the AP Poll and, at 6-2 (4-1 in the B1G) were thoroughly in the conversation for conference competition as the season came to a dramatic close.

Watch: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. USC Trojans | COLLEGE FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 11/15/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 15

Iowa’s First Road Game Looms After Latest Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes, in their first season under head coach Ben McCollum, have been granted the rare benefit of opening the schedule with five straight duels at home.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 15

Three Last-Minute Iowa vs. USC Predictions

At this point in the season, it's do-or-die for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Sure, they are already bowl eligible, but they still have a chance to end the season in the Top 25.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 15

Iowa Extends Win Streak as Senior Guard Dominates

The Iowa Hawkeyes 2-0 start to the season, revered across the state and praised as an early sign of promise in Ben McCollum's first season as head coach, set an early tone for the 2025-26 campaign.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 14

Watch: Xavier at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/14/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Caitlin Clark sends message to Iowa coach after Hawkeyes' dominant win

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been busy during the WNBA offseason, but that has not stopped her from carving out time for her former team, the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / November 12