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Why Iowa Football's Glass is Half Full and Half Empty in 2026

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Ranking Iowa Football's 2026 Schedule: Opponents From Worst to First

It's college football. You're going to get some auto-wins. It's the way of scheduling in 2026. The Iowa Hawkeyes are no different, with a couple of non-conference cupcakes and some Big Ten cellar dwellers.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 28

What Phil Steele Got Right - And Wrong - About Iowa Football Preseason All-Big Ten Picks

Football season continues to grow closer, and a clear sign of that is the preseason recognition for top talents coming to life. The Iowa Hawkeyes once again have a roster featuring future NFL talent that can compete at the highest level in the collegiate ranks.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 27

Crashing the CFP Party: Why Iowa Football Can — and Can't — Be a Dark Horse

It's going to happen one year or another. It really does feel like a matter of time before things break the right way for an entire season. That thing is the Iowa Hawkeyes' first (and a bit overdue) trip to the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / College Football News / June 27

Iowa Football Preview 2026: Can the Hawkeyes Win Just a Little Bit More?

Why fight it? Iowa keeps on winning, and winning, and winning, and it's not enough. Under Kirk Ferentz, the Hawkeyes have been consistently strong for over two decades, holding the dubious distinction now of being the winningest Group of Four program in the College Football Playoff era not to make the playoff.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 26

Iowa Football: Is Kinnick Stadium Still One of the Toughest Places to Play?

Kinnick Stadium at night is a national treasure in the American sports landscape. The lights come on, the Iowa Hawkeyes take the field, and things get rowdy.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 24

3 Iowa Stars Crack College Football 27's Top 10 Ratings — But One Hawkeye Was Snubbed

Fire up the Xbox or PlayStation. EA Sports College Football 27 is set to release on July 9, 2026, and we already have drama surrounding the game. No, it isn't about the gameplay or how you can edit your favorite player's swag.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 24

Biggest Questions for Iowa Football's Big Ten Media Day Representatives

Big Ten Media Days are always a sign that football season is upon us. The biggest names from each school take the stand and dig into the upcoming season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 24

Two Big Ten Trap Games That Could Derail Iowa Football in 2026

Under head coach Kirk Ferentz, the Iowa Hawkeyes have been able to navigate trap games and upsets pretty well for the most part. That is largely in part to the culture around Iowa and the style of play from the Hawkeyes, which doesn't open them up to fluky things all that often.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 23

Iowa Star Bennett Stirtz Is an NBA Draft Pick: What He Brings to the League

It was really only a matter of if, not when, former Iowa Hawkeyes star point guard Bennett Stirtz was going to hear his name called in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 23

Iowa Basketball Adds ACC Matchup to Schedule - Is the Risk Worth the Reward?

Ben McCollum means business, and that message could not get any clearer for those who may have been wondering about his commitment to the Iowa Hawkeyes or his plans for taking them to the next level.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 22

3 Underlying Stats That Will Define Iowa Football's Success in 2026

The big numbers matter. I get it. Passing yards, rushing yards, sacks, interceptions - all of those are important. You can't have football without those things.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 21

5 Questions Iowa Football Must Answer Before 2026 Season

Training camp continues to inch closer and closer each day. The Iowa Hawkeyes put together a strong spring ball and now look to carry that momentum into the 2026 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 20

Iowa Football Recruiting Lands First 2028 Commitment

College football can be a one-year deal for many teams in the new era of NIL and the transfer portal. Is it sustainable? Probably not. You're bound to have a bad year and miss on guys at some point.

Iowa Football Gets Bulletin Board Material From Nebraska QB Commit Trae Taylor

Rivalries make college football so special. Few sports have the intensity and hatred that college football rivalries bring. It gets nasty, it gets mean, and it can get personal at times.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 19

Iowa Wrestling Big Ten Opponents Set for 2026-27 as Urgency Looms

Things in Iowa City have a lingering sense of urgency hanging around the Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling program. Last season saw the Hawkeyes finish the year with a 12-6 overall record and a 5-3 mark in Big Ten meets, both below the standard that has come to be expected from a program like Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 18

Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball Flexes Muscle Scheduling Huge SEC Opponent

Iowa Hawkeyes, welcome to the college basketball party. My goodness, the Hawkeyes are loading up the non-conference slate for the 2026-27 season, showing some serious muscle.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 18

Iowa Football's 2026 Season Could Go in Two Very Different Directions

What is the ceiling for the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2026? Is it nine wins? Ten? The program's first College Football Playoff appearance? All are in play with the 2026 schedule.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 17

Iowa Football in Striking Distance of Top Big Ten Teams in New Rankings

The Iowa Hawkeyes are lurking. They are in that logjam of teams in the second tier of the Big Ten who are liable to hang up 10 wins or fight for bowl eligibility.

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 / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 17

Iowa Football Recruiting: What Keyon Thomas Brings to the Hawkeyes' 2027 Class

After a few tough days in the recruiting world, missing out on back-to-back four-star wide receivers, the Iowa Hawkeyes are back on the board with a win.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 16

Iowa Women's Basketball 2026-27 Season Opener Offers Chance to Start Strong

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program is yearning for the opportunity to get back on the court this year. After an early exit in the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament, which saw Iowa go home in the Round of 32 despite earning rights as a host site, this team has high hopes for the 2026-27 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Caitlin Clark Reacts to Iowa Director's Baby Announcement

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark emerged as one of basketball's most iconic figures while playing for the University of Iowa. The star guard never won a national championship.

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