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How Iowa's Defense Will Deal With Its Biggest Test of the 2026 Schedule

Alright, Iowa, just stop Jeremiah Smith. That's it. That's all you have to do. Easy enough, right? Much easier said than done, considering Jeremiah Smith is quite possibly the best player in college football and on a superstar trajectory.

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Kirk Ferentz Muddies the Water in Iowa Football's Quarterback Battle

As we expected, it's the storyline that is going to follow the Iowa Hawkeyes throughout the entirety of fall camp. The Hawkeyes once again need a new starting quarterback.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 7

Honest Expectations for Iowa Basketball and Ben McCollum in Year 2

Ben McCollum will be the first to tell you that the magic of the magical March Madness run by the Iowa Hawkeyes has worn off. It's time to turn the page.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 6

Iowa Hawkeyes Named One of the 'Cleanest' College Football Teams Entering 2026

Rarely are the Iowa Hawkeyes creating headlines for anything else but on-field play. The culture of Kirk Ferentz's program is so deeply rooted that the discipline is woven into everything the players and coaches do.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 6

Iowa Football is Ranked in the Coaches Poll. Now the Debate Begins.

Let the college football debate begin. Who is ranked too high? Who was disrespected and ranked too low? Who shouldn't be ranked at all? Who was snubbed?

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 6

One Potential Outcome of Iowa Football's Season We Seem to Be Ignoring

Success. What defines success in college football? It's a moving target for every single team in the country. For Ohio State, it's a national championship.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 5

How Many Coaches Poll Top 25 Teams Are on the Iowa Football Schedule?

The 2026 schedule is looking like we expected for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa is going to have multiple chances to prove itself against the best of the best, followed by a stretch run of games that, on paper, appear very winnable at the moment.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 4

Iowa Football's Recent History in the Preseason Coaches Poll Top 25

Preseason polls - a method for madness, debates, and leverage for conferences to brag in August. Meaningful stuff, right? Well, that's another conversation up for debate.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 4

Iowa Football Cracks Coaches Poll Top 25: What It Means for the Hawkeyes

Alright, Iowa, you're in. The Iowa Hawkeyes get to begin the 2026 college football season with a shiny number right next to their logo on every broadcast, graphic, and time they are discussed.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 3

Biggest Overreaction Surrounding Iowa Football Entering 2026

If we can't overreact about college football as the season nears its start, then what can we do? It makes the world go round, and it helps us survive the final dog days of summer.

Jayden Montgomery News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 2

Jayden Montgomery's Journey to Starting for Iowa Football Began Long Ago

It's no surprise the Iowa Hawkeyes do an incredible job of recruiting legacy talents. The Hawkeyes have a rare ability to keep family names within the program with great success.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 1

Iowa Football Season Preview: Ranking the 5 Best Players on the Hawkeyes' 2026 Schedule

The Big Ten, once again, is loaded with star power. There are first-round NFL talents across the board at every position, and it is unavoidable that the Iowa Hawkeyes will line up against a few.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 1

Iowa Football's Inexperience Could Be a Future Blessing in Disguise

This isn't going to be an Iowa Hawkeyes team that is rolling out a lineup of returning starters and names fans are largely familiar with to start the 2026 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 1

Every Iowa Hawkeyes Player's Rating in the New EA Sports College Football 27

The gaming world is awaiting the release of EA Sports College Football 27, and every nugget of information coming out about the game is being analyzed.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 1

Iowa Football's Tight End Depth Is Blossoming Entering the 2026 Season

No, this is not deja vu. I know it seems like there is no way this can continue, but trust me, it's true again. The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to reload the tight end position with high-end talent, a lot of which is showing signs of blossoming in 2026, creating a ton of depth for offensive coordinator Tim Lester to work with.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 31

Iowa Football Linebacker Battle Will Feature Several Key Contributors This Fall

So, here's the question: who is going to get the starting nod at linebacker for the Iowa Hawkeyes alongside Jayden Montgomery? Montgomery figures to be all but locked in as one of the Hawkeyes' linebackers, but the rest seems to be a bit up for grabs as fall camp is nearing ahead of the 2026 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 31

Iowa Football Counting on Defensive Line Standouts to Step Up in Fall Camp

It's not often the Iowa Hawkeyes enter a season with defensive question marks, but there is a first for everything. The 2026 roster is oozing with talent, but a lot of it is unproven or simply hasn't had the game experience to prove it on the field.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 30

Iowa Football Depth Chart: Breaking Down the Hawkeyes' Biggest Position Battles

Training camp is the breeding ground for position battles to shake out. Teams enter camp with open spots on all three units, with someone stepping up to take the Week 1 starting job.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 30

Iowa Football Entering Fall Camp With One Big Concern on Defense

It's flown under the radar most of the offseason due to past success, but the Iowa Hawkeyes have some questions coming to light on the defensive side of the ball.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 30

Iowa Football Defense Gives First-Hand Look into Quarterback Competition

Will the Iowa Hawkeyes decide their starting quarterback during fall camp? For the sake of Iowa fans, this team, and my own sanity on this website, we can only hope.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 30

Cy-Hawk Rivalry Extended - But At What Cost for the Iowa Hawkeyes?

You know what they say: the more things change, the more they stay the same. In today's ever-changing world of college football, things between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones are staying the same.

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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Why Steelers made unexpected Aaron Rodgers decision amid uncertainty

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / April 15

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz responds to NCAA punishment for tampering

The Iowa Hawkeyes are going to accept the punishment handed down to them by the NCAA for allegedly tampering with quarterback Cade McNamara before he entered the transfer portal in 2022.

Concerning details emerge about Deion Sanders' Colorado program

Texas QB Arch Manning opens up about offseason surgery ahead of open practice

Manning embracing high expectations in 2026: 'No one's going to stop me'

Texas A&M's incredible recruiting class gets stronger with elite WR

Brian Kelly strongly defends LSU tenure

Ex-Alabama player allegedly wore wigs to impersonate NFL players in fraud case

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / April 7