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Iowa Misses Out on Top 2026 Recruit

The Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a major recruiting setback on November 20. Jan Jensen and Co. missed out on a five-star prospect from the 2026 class. Five-star

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Iowa Faces Toughest Game Of Season vs. Baylor

After landing in Florida, the Iowa Hawkeyes season feels like it's being kicked up a notch. Head coach Jan Jensen has led her team to a 4-0 start, though she hasn't played a team like Baylor.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 20

Iowa Should Have No Issues vs. Chicago State

Currently 4-0, the Iowa Hawkeyes know their tough stretch is nearing. Head coach Ben McCollum has gotten off to a tremendous start with his new team, one that has been led by senior Bennett Stirtz in three of their four wins.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 20

Iowa Preparing to Face Banged-Up Michigan State QBs

Knowing their opponent has dropped seven straight, the Iowa Hawkeyes have a stellar opportunity to get back on track. While fighting their way back into the AP Top 25 doesn't seem possible, there'd be no better way to end the season than with a pair of dominant wins.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

Two Iowa Players Named to Wooden Award Watch List

Not one, but two Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball players have been named to the John R. Wooden Award Women's Top 50 Watch List. Freshman Addie Deal and senior Hannah Stuelke both saw their name added to the watch list as the Hawkeyes have gotten off to a red-hot start.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

Iowa Surprisingly Tops 2026 QB List

For a team that has struggled to get anything going at the quarterback position, the Iowa Hawkeyes may have found their guy. While Tradon Bessinger may not start as a freshman, Iowa sure is glad they were able to flip the four-star QB.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

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

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

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.

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

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 17

Iowa Building Something Special Despite Losses

Just two weeks ago, the Iowa Hawkeyes were well within the College Football Playoff (CFP) picture and, to some extent, in the conversation for high-level competition in the B1G Conference.

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.

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 / 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 / Yardbarker / November 12