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Iowa Lands in Preseason AP Top 25

After a successful first season with the team, HC Jan Jensen has guided the Iowa Hawkeyes to a preseason No. 21 ranking. After finishing 23-11 last season and getting bounced by No.

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Iowa HC Credits Caitlin Clark For Recruiting Success

The Iowa Hawkeyes have made a massive leap in recruitment in the last few years. In April 2024, the program secured a commitment from Addie Deal, a top recruit from California.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 14

Iowa's Offense Near Top of B1G

Sitting at 4-2 (2-1), the Iowa Hawkeyes are in the top third of Big 10 teams. Offensively, they're averaging 30.0 points per game in conference matchups.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 14

How B1G Firing Shapes Iowa's Outlook

Every team is in control of their own destiny, at least to some extent. The Iowa Hawkeyes, for all their woes, injury worries and coaching aggravations,

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

College basketball star Tavion Banks arrested after bar fight

Iowa basketball player Tavion Banks was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly got into a fight at a bar. According to a criminal complaint that was obtained by KCRG, Banks got into an altercation with staff at a bar called ReUnion Brewery near the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 12

Iowa's Dominant Win Sets Stage for Week 8

From a morale-crumbling home loss to the Indiana Hoosiers (then ranked #11 nationally) to a bye week riddled with lineup murmurs and questionable injury reports, it was easy to see the Iowa Hawkeyes week 7 road matchup in Wisconsin against the Badgers as a breeding ground for a season-defining fallout.

Mark Gronowski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 12

Iowa QB Gets Job Done Despite Injury Concerns

Mark Gronowski’s availability for the Iowa Hawkeyes' game against Wisconsin was in doubt throughout the weekend, as he was mending the knee injury he picked up in a Week 5 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers. But the winningest quarterback in college football history suited up against the Badgers and ensured his team returned to their winning ways.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 11

Former Iowa Center Megan Gustafson Makes History

Megan Gustafson donned the Iowa Hawkeyes colors before entering the WNBA in 2019. The Wisconsin native made history on Friday with the Las Vegas Aces. The center started her college basketball career in 2015.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 11

Top Iowa Target Sets Commitment Date

A top target in head coach Ben McCollum's hunt for the still-forming 2026 recruiting class has officially set his long-awaited commitment date, and Iowa is firmly in the picture for the four-star guard.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 10

Iowa's Two Biggest Takeaways from B1G Media Day

There's always something to be excited about in the realm of Iowa Hawkeyes athletics. From the excellent women's hops program (which is currently enduring a semi-rebuild) to the ever-consistent football team, sports in Iowa City have developed an earned reputation for being among the most honorable in the country.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 10

Iowa's Key to Success vs. Wisconsin

At 3-2 (1-1) the Iowa Hawkeyes are rather squarely in the middle of the B1G pack, having floated consistently around the 9-10 spot of the league’s 18-team pull for the better part of the still-young year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 9

Iowa Lands Top 2027 Recruit

As the 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes men's wrestling roster prepares to compete as the top-seed at National Duals, the future of the program has already begun to steel itself up to two years out with an official commitment from highly-touted prospect Sonny Amato.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 9

Iowa Ranked First in Key Statistic

The Iowa Hawkeyes may have only played five games so far this season, but that doesn't take away from the fact they're the most disciplined team in the nation.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 8

Expectations Low for Iowa vs. Wisconsin

Coming off their bye week, the Iowa Hawkeyes should be fresh and ready to go. They are set to do battle with a Wisconsin team that has lost three straight, two of those being to ranked opponents.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 8

Iowa Earns Top Seed at Major Competition

The National Duals Invitational is touted as the highest and most prestigious of stages for college wrestling, hosting the most refined athletes and programs in a seeded competition for the entire relevant world that surrounds the sport to see.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 8

Iowa Sneaks Into Preseason Top 25

According to ESPN's Charlie Creme, head coach Jan Jensen's Iowa Hawkeyes are the No. 20 team in the nation. Knowing how much work she put into her first year as head coach, this ranking should come as no surprise.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 8

Iowa Could Start Any QB vs. Wisconsin

There are many times in which it is appropriate to experiment with your team during a long college football season. Although, backs against the wall and facing an undoubted must-win game, that may be one of the few scenarios in which you play it absolutely safe.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 8

Iowa Players Address QB Uncertainty

If one thing is for sure, it's the fact that head coach Kirk Ferentz and company have no idea who is starting for the Iowa Hawkeyes against Wisconsin. Iowa heads to Madison knowing they'll be against a Badgers team that has lost three straight, but that doesn't mean Wisconsin can't compete.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 8

Iowa Women's Basketball Announces Tip Times For 2025-26 Season

While much noise has been generated from the men's basketball overhaul in Iowa City, it'd be impossible to fully distract from the consistently great and entertaining women's unit, led by second-year head coach Jan Jensen and, as ever, expected to make a splash on both the conference and national stage.

Mark Gronowski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 8

Iowa QB Named Week 7 Captain Despite Injury Concerns

Of the four captains the Iowa Hawkeyes named, quarterback Mark Gronowski was one of them. Usually, only players who are playing would receive the honor of being named captain.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / SwimSwam / October 8

Iowa Hawkeyes Set To Host First Meet of Season Friday Against Northern Iowa

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Iowa Athletics THIS WEEK The University of Iowa swimming and diving team hosts its first meet of the 2025-26 season on Friday.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / October 8

Iowa begins Ben McCollum era with transfer player getting named to preseason All-Big Ten team

The Iowa Hawkeyes are entering a new era on the men's college basketball side of things.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / October 1

Iowa still has Caitlin Clark effect after landing five-star commit

The Caitlin Clark effect is still very real in Iowa City. The Iowa Hawkeyes have always had a strong women's basketball program, but Clark really put Iowa hoops on the map nationally.

The 'Women's Division I college basketball coaching wins leaders' quiz

Mark Gronowski News / Yardbarker / September 30

Iowa can kiss CFP hopes goodbye after glimmer of hope vs. Indiana

The 3-2 Iowa Hawkeyes can still finish this 2025 season with pride and a great record, but as far as the College Football Playoff is concerned, the Hawkeyes appear to be on the outside looking in.

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