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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.

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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 / 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 / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 27

Five Big Questions for Iowa Football and Kirk Ferentz at Big Ten Media Days

It's not truly the start of college football season, but Big Ten Media Days do ring in a sense that it is upon us. With the Big Ten Media Days approaching from July 28 to July 30 in Chicago, the Iowa Hawkeyes are slated to meet with the media on Tuesday, July 28, as part of the first group of teams.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 27

Iowa Football's Spot in Big Ten Preseason Media Poll Creates More Questions

You can smell it. It's in the air. It's almost here. College football season is just around the corner, and that means preseason polls, predictions, and the overanalysis of every inch of every team as we try to glean any info we can ahead of this season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 27

The Gap Between Iowa Football and a Big Ten Title Is Smaller Than It Seems

You read that headline correctly. The Iowa Hawkeyes are closer to being a legitimate competitor for the Big Ten title than you may think. This team is knocking on the door despite many people choosing to ignore the noise.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 26

How to Watch Big Ten Media Days, Biggest Iowa Football Storylines to Follow

College football season is rapidly approaching, and the Big Ten Media Days are an unofficial kickoff to excitement, nervousness, and anticipation. As the conference descends upon Chicago to discuss the upcoming 2026 season, the Iowa Hawkeyes roll into town with plenty of questions and storylines surrounding their campaign.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 25

Big Ten Media Days: 3 Questions Iowa Football Should Be Asked — But Won't

Let's be honest for a minute - how direct do we really expect questions at Big Ten Media Days to be? Seriously. It's going to be a basketball layup line of questions tossed to these coaches and players.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 25

Iowa Football Isn't a Blue Blood Program, But They Are Within Shouting Distance

113-54. 67.7% winning percentage. 13 bowl trips. That's the Iowa Hawkeyes' resume since 2013, almost a decade and a half of sustained, consistent success.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 23

Predicting Iowa Football's 2026 All-Big Ten Selections

It's not really if, but how many Iowa Hawkeyes earn All-Big Ten honors every year. The team produces stars every single year, turning under-recruited talents into nationally recognized talents at the highest level in the Big Ten.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 23

Iowa Football: Simulating Hawkeyes' 2026 Season on EA Sports College Football 27

Predicting any college football season has become harder than ever. The transfer portal changes rosters rapidly, and you can have teams that fit together nicely, while others can't figure it out.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 22

Reality Check: Iowa's Quarterback Situation Compared to the Rest of College Football

No, you are not stuck on the same song playing on repeat for the sixth season in a row. It actually is another year of the Iowa Hawkeyes entering the season without a solidified or confident answer at the quarterback position.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 21

Don't Sleep on Iowa: Reasons to Believe the Hawkeyes Can Exceed Expectations

Whether you want to believe it or not, Iowa was right there in 2025. The Hawkeyes lost to Indiana in a game they had a hold of late. Oregon beat them by two.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 20

Iowa Football Schedule: Pros and Cons of Hawkeyes' 2026 Slate

The 2026 schedule for the Iowa Hawkeyes isn't too different from prior years in the newly expanded Big Ten. There is a trip out West, the draws of a few top teams, but the occasional matchup against a Big Ten whipping boy.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 20

One Characteristic Puts Iowa Football OL Among the Nation's Best Groups

Success for the Iowa Hawkeyes over the past few seasons has started and ended with the offensive line. As far as that group goes, Iowa goes. It has paved the way for Kaleb Johnson, who posted a historic year in 2024, and created massive running lanes for Mark Gronowski, Kamari Moulton, and others in 2025.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 19

Iowa Football's Biggest Question Grows Louder, But When Will It Be Answered?

Late July is upon us, and the smell of training camp is in the air for college football teams across the country. We've almost made it through the dog days of summer that are often filled with predictions, guesswork, and excitement met with caution from fans.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 18

Iowa Football: Bold Defensive Predictions for the 2026 Hawkeyes

Bold is a funny word to use alongside the Iowa Hawkeyes' defense. It isn't necessarily a "bold" unit, but rather a steady force that is always going to be a top 10-15 unit in college football.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 17

Iowa Basketball: Can Tate Sage Take the Next Step Into Stardom?

The Iowa Hawkeyes are entering Year 2 of the Ben McCollum era, and expectations aren't dwindling. Following the NCAA Tournament run last year, Iowa enters the 2026-27 season with high hopes of sustained success in the program.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 17

ESPN Computer Predicts Every Iowa Football Game in 2026 Season

College football season begins next month, and the anticipation is palpable for teams across the country. The Iowa Hawkeyes start the year against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Labor Day weekend to get the 2026 campaign underway.

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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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