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Two Keys to an Iowa Victory vs. Ole Miss

At 64-0, despite not having played an unfavorable game yet, the Iowa Hawkeyes have jumped out to an ideal start to the 2025-26 season. With questions coming

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Iowa Forward Providing Crucial Spark Off the Bench

After leading guard and primary scorer Bennett Stirtz led the Iowa Hawkeyes in scoring through the team’s first three games, their fourth matchup against Southeast Missouri State yielded a compelling result in an entirely different, perhaps even unexpected direction.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

New Star Shines in Iowa's Fourth-Straight Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes, now under the unbelievably refreshing Ben McCollum at head coach, are quickly renewing their reputation in a B1G Conference that had recently forgotten them, although they can’t really be blamed.

Watch: Southeast Missouri State vs. Iowa | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/18/25

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Iowa Begins Preparations For WBCA Showcase

On November 20 and 22, the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program will participate in the second annual WBCA Showcase. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association put together eight teams to do battle in six games across a four-day span.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Three Ways Iowa Can Beat Baylor

Heading into the WBCA Showcase in Orlando, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they have their work cut out for them. An early season loss wouldn't be the end of the world, but this could be head coach Jan Jensen's opportunity for her first marquee win of the season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Iowa Sees New Bowl Game Projection After USC Loss

The Iowa Hawkeyes had USC exactly where they wanted them, but a sluggish second-half led to a Trojans victory. The Hawkeyes had everything going their way, only for them to go silent in the last 30 minutes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Will Iowa Ever Make The CFP?

Now 6-4 (4-3), all hope is lost for the Iowa Hawkeyes to make the College Football Playoffs. They had numerous chances to beat No. 9 Oregon and No. 17 USC, but failed to come out on top in both of those games.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Ben McCollum Breaks Down Iowa's Top 2026 Signee

The Iowa Hawkeyes, in their first season under recently hired head coach Ben McCollum, have jumped out to a more than ideal start. At 3-0 through three

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 17

Top 2026 WR Recruit Commits to Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes made another addition to their 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of wide receiver Xavier Stinson, who announced his decision to the Hawkeyes on Monday.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 17

Watch: Spotlighting Hannah Stuelke | On The Court | Iowa Women's Basketball

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 17

Officiating Mistakes Cost Iowa Upset Against USC

Iowa Hawkeyes' 26-21 loss at USC turned on multiple controversial officiating decisions in the third quarter. A series of missed calls set up an interception that flipped momentum and ended the Hawkeyes' upset bid.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 17

Iowa Remains Undefeated in Runaway Road Win

The men's basketball team isn't the only hoops program in Iowa City succeeding with flying colors (primarily black and gold) in a new era. On the women's side of things, Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen is leading an already ranked squad through a dominant early season run in just her second year at the helm.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 16

Iowa Loss Brings Sour End to Season

Just two weeks ago, the Iowa Hawkeyes were granted a top-20 ranking in the first College Football Playoff (CFP) poll, led unranked teams with the most votes for the AP Poll and, at 6-2 (4-1 in the B1G) were thoroughly in the conversation for conference competition as the season came to a dramatic close.

Watch: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. USC Trojans | COLLEGE FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 11/15/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 15

Iowa’s First Road Game Looms After Latest Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes, in their first season under head coach Ben McCollum, have been granted the rare benefit of opening the schedule with five straight duels at home.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 15

Three Last-Minute Iowa vs. USC Predictions

At this point in the season, it's do-or-die for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Sure, they are already bowl eligible, but they still have a chance to end the season in the Top 25.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 15

Iowa Extends Win Streak as Senior Guard Dominates

The Iowa Hawkeyes 2-0 start to the season, revered across the state and praised as an early sign of promise in Ben McCollum's first season as head coach, set an early tone for the 2025-26 campaign.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 14

Watch: Xavier at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/14/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Caitlin Clark sends message to Iowa coach after Hawkeyes' dominant win

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been busy during the WNBA offseason, but that has not stopped her from carving out time for her former team, the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 13

Watch: Drake vs. Iowa | Highlights | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/13/25

College Football News / College Football News / November 13

Iowa vs USC Prediction: Can the Hawkeyes Ruin the Trojan Plans?

Can USC really make a late playoff push? Can it get by this to set up the showdown at Oregon in the battle to be the Big Ten’s third-best team? It had one bad late gaffe against Illinois and suffered a loss to a great Notre Dame team.

Kirk Ferentz News / Yardbarker / November 12