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Iowa Football Climbs in AP Top 25, Coaches Poll as Hawkeyes Gain Ground

The Iowa Hawkeyes are lurking. Like they so often do in games, where they just hang around, don't beat themselves, and somehow find a way late, they are replicating that strategy in the polls, which are slowly starting to reward the Hawkeyes.

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Iowa Football's CFP Path Opens Up After Chaotic Saturday Across College Football

There was something in the air across the entire college football landscape yesterday. Upsets, tight games, and chaos ruled the week, despite the Iowa Hawkeyes sitting idle on a bye week.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 17

The Turnovers Haven't Come, But Iowa Football's Defense Isn't Concerned

Phil Parker has built the Iowa Hawkeyes into a defensive unit known not only for shutting down opponents but also known for creating timely, game-changing turnovers.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 16

Iowa Football: The Good, the Bad and What a 24-Team College Football Playoff Means for the Hawkeyes

Well, the inevitable is officially upon us. After much discussion, rumors, and proposed plans, the expansion to the 24-team College Football Playoff is here.

Jacob Wallace News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 16

Jacob Wallace is Emerging as a Key Difference-Maker for Iowa Football

The Iowa Hawkeyes have a storied history of talented players playing the hybrid CASH position on Phil Parker's defense. It requires a very high football IQ, an ability to play pass coverage, and a fearlessness in the run game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 16

Iowa Football's Young QB Talent Beginning to Make Strides

Are the Iowa Hawkeyes turning into a program where quality quarterback play isn't something they luck into, but are beginning to develop? It's not a certainty yet, but the way things are trending under Tim Lester seems to point to Iowa leaving the world of quarterback uncertainty each year.

Cam Buffington News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 15

Cam Buffington Has Been Great for Iowa Football, But His Best May Be Yet to Come

Come to the Iowa Hawkeyes. Play linebacker. Reap the rewards. That's the recipe, and it's rather simple. This defense produces top linebacker talent year after year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 15

Where Does Iowa Football Stand in Its Starting Quarterback Decision?

It's the story that is going to dominate the headlines surrounding the Iowa Hawkeyes for the next week and a half until they step on the field against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Big Ten commish: Sticking with '18 strong members' for now

Bob Chesney draws Curt Cignetti comparison amid UCLA's remarkable turnaround

Big Ten: Officials gave Oregon incorrect spot on conversion try in loss to UCLA

Hank Brown News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 14

Iowa Football: The Case For and Against Hank Brown as Starting Quarterback

How can you dismiss getting out to a 4-1 start that included a Cy-Hawk win over Iowa State and a walk-off touchdown pass on the road to stun the Michigan Wolverines?

Jeremy Hecklinski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 14

Iowa Football: The Case For and Against Jeremy Hecklinski as Starting Quarterback

If the quarterback controversy for the Iowa Hawkeyes was supposed to end when Hank Brown took all of the snaps against Iowa State and Michigan, Jeremy Hecklinski must not have gotten that memo in the mail.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 13

Grading Iowa Football's Position Groups Through the First Half of the Season

A 5-1 record makes it hard to not say that the Iowa Hawkeyes are passing the 2026 season test with great marks so far. The Hawkeyes continue to grade out well each week on offense, defense, special teams, and coaching, but how about by position group?

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 13

Iowa Football Bowl Projections: CFP Contender or Citrus Bowl Bound?

The bowl projections for the Iowa Hawkeyes are only going to get more and more divisive as we come down the stretch of the 2026 college football season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 11

What to Make of Iowa Football's Remaining Schedule as CFP Path Opens Up

The bye week has come at just the right time for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Smack dab in the middle of a 12-game season, Iowa gets some much-needed rest this weekend, which is extended by one extra day after handling Washington on Friday night.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 10

Iowa Football Stock Report: The Hawkeyes Are Becoming a Problem Again

Kirk Ferentz, you have done it again. Just when it looked like the Iowa Hawkeyes might be on the verge of some struggles or signing their invitation to the Music City Bowl, you rallied the Hawkeyes.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 10

Biggest Winners of Iowa Football's Statement Win over Washington

Wow. Just wow. That's all there is to say about the performance of the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Washington Huskies. Iowa walked into Husky Stadium and did more than just win.