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Iowa Cracks AP Poll For First Time in Years

After weeks of being just on the outside of the AP Poll looking in, spurned by the occasional ranked loss, the Iowa Hawkeyes have finally broken new ground and entered the ranking for the first time this season.

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Iowa OL Receives Prestigious Joe Moore Award

The regular season has come to a close for the Iowa Hawkeyes football squad. While some were disappointed in the group's inability to capitalize against

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 22

Iowa Drops in AP Poll After Blowout Loss

Just two weeks ago, the Iowa Hawkeyes - under second-year head coach Jan Jensen - were a fringe top 10 team, undefeated at 9-0 and making a case as an elite team on the national stage.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 22

First ReliaQuest Bowl Opt-Out Favors Iowa

Come December 31, the Iowa Hawkeyes will step onto the field for the final time. They're tasked with putting their 8-4 record to the test against a 10-2 Vanderbilt team that just lost one of their star players.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 21

Why Iowa Doesn't Need a Transfer Portal QB

Currently, there is a boatload of quarterbacks in the transfer portal. In the modern era of college football, this has become quite normal. Top players from top teams are unhappy, for whatever reason, and want out.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 21

Three Takeaways From Iowa's Defensive Masterclass vs. Bucknell

First-year head coach Ben McCollum has done a lot of things right with the Iowa Hawkeyes. They're far from a perfect team, as seen in their games against No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 21

One Alarming Reason Iowa Lost To UConn

The No. 11 Iowa Hawkeyes are now 10-2 as they'll likely fall a few spots in the AP Top 25. There's no shame in losing to the No. 1 team in the nation, but UConn did something to Iowa that no team has done in ages.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 21

Iowa's Defense Dominates in Blowout Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes, with their expected win over the Bucknell Bison, improved to 10-2 on the year. That's a sentence that any and every Hawkeyes fan expected to read after this matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 20

Iowa's Jan Jensen Admits What Went Wrong Defensively vs UConn

Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball head coach Jan Jensen knew her team had a tough task ahead of them in facing the undefeated No. 1-ranked UConn Huskies on December 20.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 20

Three Takeaways From Iowa's Lopsided Loss to UConn

Going into the Champions Classic, Iowa Hawkeyes fans weren't sure why they were massive underdogs. For those who haven't watched UConn Huskies play this year, they quickly learned why they are the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 20

Iowa Suffers Worst Loss of Season to No. 1 UConn

Facing the reigning National Champions is no easy feat. The Iowa Hawkeyes made the trip to New York with a full week's rest knowing that's exactly what they needed to take on No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 20

Why Iowa is Facing Bucknell Instead of Saint Louis

Originally, the Iowa Hawkeyes were supposed to play Saint Louis on December 20. Now that the day has come, it's clear this team is taking on Bucknell instead of the Billikens.

Caitlin Clark News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 20

Caitlin Clark’s Continued Connection With Iowa Coach Jan Jensen Revealed

Caitlin Clark's rise to global superstardom began during her time spent playing at the University of Iowa. While No. 22 wasn't able to win a national championship

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 20

Iowa's Hannah Stuelke Looks to Replicate Iconic Performance vs. UConn

On April 5, 2024, Hannah Stuelke led all scorers as she dropped 23 points in the final four. The Iowa Hawkeyes punched their ticket to the National Championship with a 71-69 win over UConn.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 20

Iowa Should Have No Issues vs. Bucknell

Head coach Ben McCollum has a pair of relatively easy non-conference games before his Iowa Hawkeyes face the gauntlet that is the B1G. Having already played a pair of tough ranked teams, Iowa can sit back and relax for the remainder of the year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 20

Three Last Minute Iowa vs. UConn Predictions

Coming into the Barclays Center, neither team knows this is going to be an easy game. The Iowa Hawkeyes are 1-1 in their last two after falling to No. 10 Iowa State, 74-69.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 20

Iowa's Ben McCollum Explains Late-Game Fouling Strategy

With a 9-2 overall record (despite an even 1-1 tally in conference play), head coach Ben McCollum's Iowa Hawkeyes have made a significant early splash in the B1G as a team surprisingly competitive in their first year under a new banner.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 19

Iowa RB Enters Transfer Portal

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to lose their talented running back to the transfer portal when it opens on January 2, 2026. This comes after a successful early signing period in which Iowa bolstered its class of 2026. RB Terrell Washington Jr.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 19

Iowa Draws Tough Matchup In Latest Bracketology Projection

As it stands, the Iowa Hawkeyes are projected to be a No. 7 seed in March Madness. Everyone's favorite tournament is still months away, but it's something first year head coach Ben McCollum has his eyes on.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 18

Iowa Suspends Guard Before UConn Game

The Iowa Hawkeyes will be without their sophomore guard when they step onto the court for the highly anticipated matchup against No. 1 UConn in the Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic on Dec.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 18

Iowa Can Hand UConn First Loss of the Season

Sitting at 10-1, the Iowa Hawkeyes are the No. 11 ranked team in the nation. Their loss to No. 10 Iowa State didn't impact them whatsoever as they stayed put in the latest edition of the AP Top 25.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 18

Iowa Center Receives Top 100 NFL Prospect Ranking

The Iowa Hawkeyes, under head coach Kirk Ferentz, are one bowl game away from the end of another favorable year of football. With an 8-4 (6-3) overall

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 18

Iowa Guard Named to 2026 NBA Draft Top 100

While there was only one Iowa Hawkeyes player listed in the Top 100 prospects, it's great to see point guard Bennett Stirtz in the Top 20. ESPN's Jeremy Woo put together his 2026 NBA Draft big board rankings, one that saw Stirtz clock in at No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 18

Iowa's Jan Jensen Discusses Unique UConn Preparations

December 20 is a date Iowa Hawkeyes fans have had circled on their calendar for quite some time. While they don't get to host UConn, it's a benefit they aren't forced to play in Connecticut.