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Ben McCollum Says Iowa Ready for Conference Play

After having just won 17 games in the entirety of Fran McCaffery's last season on the Iowa Hawkeyes' sideline, the team has already managed to chalk up 11 prior to conference play in their first year under head coach Ben McCollum.

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Three Iowa Takeaways: Ending Nonconference Play With a Bang

The Iowa Hawkeyes did exactly what they were supposed to as they took care of business against UMass Lowell. In the end, they improved to 11-2 with their 90-62 demolition of the River Hawks.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 30

Iowa Looks To Rewrite Past Bowl Game Struggles

Going back to the 2021 season, the Iowa Hawkeyes have won just one bowl game. Seeing as the Transperfect Music City Bowl in the 2020 season against Missouri was cancelled, it's easy to to hone in on their last four years.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 30

Iowa's Five Keys to Victory in ReliaQuest Bowl

Having not played since November 28, it's going to be extremely interesting to see how the Iowa Hawkeyes look in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Rust is a real thing, but head coach Kirk Ferentz has been around for longer than some Hawkeyes fans have been alive.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 30

Iowa Overcomes Poor Three-Point Shooting in Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes just gifted fans a late Christmas gift in the form of their 90-62 win over the UMass Lowell River Hawks. As 2025 comes to a calendar close, the Hawkeyes will finish out the year undefeated at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Ben McCollum's first year as head coach.

Karson Sharar News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 29

Iowa LB Accepts East-West Shrine Bowl Invitation

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Karson Sharar has accepted his invitation to the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl, per an official announcement from the Bowl's official social media.

Iowa vs. Penn State Takeaways: Depth on Full Display

Coming off a dreadful loss to the No. 1 team in the nation, the Iowa Hawkeyes made sure they weren't embarrassed again. In the end, they took care of business, taking down Penn State, 99-76.

Iowa's Ava Heiden Sets Career High vs. Penn State

The Iowa Hawkeyes improved to 11-2 (2-0) with a dominant win over Penn State. It's a game Jan Jensen's squad had no business losing, so it was great to see them take care of business after the UConn disaster.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 29

Iowa Bounces Back With High-Scoring Conference Win

Following their 90-64 blowout loss against the top-ranked UConn Huskies last week, the Iowa Hawkeyes - newly ranked No. 14 themselves - had no time to breathe.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 28

Iowa Heavily Favored in Non-Conference Closer

In what has felt like no time at all, the Iowa Hawkeyes are well into their first season under head coach Ben McCollum. After having been hired earlier

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 28

Why Iowa Should Score Triple Digits vs. UMass Lowell

One of the main critiques of the Iowa Hawkeyes' season has been their lack of quality wins. Earlier in the year, they took down the likes of Xavier and Ole Miss, but since they've played teams like Western Michigan and Bucknell.

Three Last Minute Iowa vs. Penn State Predictions

Conference play is set to resume for the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes as they host Penn State. The Nittany Lions sit at 7-5 (0-1), so it's not surprising to see them unranked.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 27

Iowa DC Wins Inaugural Tom Moore Legacy Award

The No. 23 Iowa Hawkeyes are gearing up to finish what has been an up, down and all around season of football with a match in the ReliaQuest bowl against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 27

How Iowa Fares Ahead of B1G Play

The Iowa Hawkeyes' 1-1 record in B1G play, while barely good for a top 10 placement in the conference for the time being, hardly reflects the team's success under first-year head coach Ben McCollum thus far this season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 27

Iowa Eyes More Difficult Schedule in 2026

One of the biggest arguments for the Iowa Hawkeyes No. 25 ranking is the simple fact they haven't beaten anyone notable. Sure, they took down teams like Xavier and Ole Miss, but those are really the only quality wins on their schedule.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 27

Iowa's Two Keys To Victory vs. Penn State

Sitting at 10-2 (1-0), the Big Ten grind starts now. Head coach Jan Jensen knows her Iowa Hawkeyes are coming off an extremely embarrassing loss, but at the end of the day it was to the No.

TJ Hall News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 27

Iowa Receives Positive News Ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl

Being spotted at practice is one thing, but wearing a uniform and practicing is another. Thankfully for the Iowa Hawkeyes, cornerback TJ Hall is set to practice on December 27.

Cam Buffington News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 27

Iowa Redshirt Freshman Could Be ReliaQuest Bowl Breakout Star

Having only appeared in three games this season, redshirt freshman linebacker Cam Buffington is set for his fourth and final on December 31. The Iowa Hawkeyes know they have a ton of defensive players graduating next season, so it's important to see who they can rely on going into next season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 27

Iowa's Tim Lester Applauds Players' Bowl Game Choice

Pitted against the No. 14 Vanderbilt Commodores in the incoming ReliaQuest Bowl, the Iowa Hawkeyes (ranked just inside the line at No. 23 themselves) are looking to capitalize with another win at the end of their 8-4 overall season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 26

Iowa Players Highlight Importance Of Playing in ReliaQuest Bowl

While it's not like the ReliaQuest Bowl has a rich history like the Rose Bowl, the Iowa Hawkeyes know not every team has a chance to take the field together one last time.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 26

Star DB Returning to Iowa For 2026 Season

Now more than ever, colleges are having to post about players returning to their program for the following season. When it comes to defensive back Koen Entringer's time with the Iowa Hawkeyes, things were different.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 26

Iowa Must Move Forward Without Emely Rodriguez

It wasn't surprising to see Iowa Hawkeyes guard Emely Rodriguez sit out of their game against No. 1 UConn. Head coach Jan Jensen hasn't had much to say about the status of the 6' sophomore other than the obvious.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 26

Transfer Portal Won't Be Cheap For Iowa

Now that NIL deals are the focus of everything, the transfer portal has taken over college sports. Time and time again, these collegiate athletes believe they can leave their current school to chase a bag elsewhere, and the Iowa Hawkeyes will be watching.

Mark Gronowski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 26

Mark Gronowski Deserves to be Iowa's ReliaQuest Bowl Starter

In the modern era of college football, Iowa Hawkeyes fans must get used to these "one-and-done" type players. While it would be a great to get a glimpse into the future, that could come at some point later in the game if it's a blowout.

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.