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Iowa Faces Must-Win Scenario vs. Penn State

The Iowa Hawkeyes secured their 20th win on February 25 when they took down Ohio State, 74-57. Looking at how that game went, there's no reason to believe Iowa should have any issues against Penn State.

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Iowa Sitting Pretty in Latest Bracketology

The NCAA Tournament is right around the corner, and teams across the country are trying their best to get themselves in good position prior to Selection Sunday.

Pair of Career Highs Guided Iowa Past Illinois

The Iowa Hawkeyes successfully secured a double-bye in the B1G tournament with their 82-78 victory over Illinois. The Fighting Illini were nearly impossible to put away.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 27

The One Game That Will Define Iowa's 2026 Season

When it comes to the Iowa Hawkeyes 2026 football season, it doesn't get much bigger than Ohio State coming to Kinnick Stadium. No one knows at this stage where the Buckeyes will be come Oct.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 27

Iowa HC Sets Record For Most Wins in First Two Seasons

Second year Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen has done the unthinkable. With one regular season game remaining, she's surpassed Angie Lee for the most wins by a head coach in her first two seasons with the program.

Karson Sharar News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 27

Iowa Linebacker Shows Out at NFL Combine

Four-year Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Karson Sharar has made quite a name for himself at the NFL combine. The Iowa native, who recorded 104 career tackles, just secured the second-highest vertical jump by a linebacker at 40''.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 27

Top 5-Star PF Places Iowa in Top 10

After an official visit this past weekend, the Iowa Hawkeyes are off and running in pursuit of five-star power forward Nation Williams. Williams currently plays for Centennial High School in Las Vegas, Nev., and is the 247Sports No.

Watch: Illinois at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/26/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 26

Iowa Baseball Eyeing Statement Wins at Frisco Classic

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ quest to make it back to college baseball’s postseason has gotten off to a flying start. Following a lackluster loss to Kansas State in the season opener, the Hawkeyes have won six of their last seven, including a series victory over a pretty stout Florida Atlantic squad.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 26

Iowa Needs More Consistency Out of Alvaro Folgueiras

With all eyes on Bennett Stirtz, it may have been junior forward Alvaro Folgueiras who guided the Iowa Hawkeyes into the NCAA Tournament. Stirtz still got his points, 22 to be exact, but that's to be expected out of the Drake transfer.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 26

Iowa Can Earn Double-Bye With Win Over Illinois

Looking at the landscape of the B1G, the Iowa Hawkeyes have a clear path to a double-bye in the conference tournament. No. 8 Michigan just picked up a huge overtime win over No.

Watch: Ohio State at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/25/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 25

Iowa's Ben McCollum Not Worrying About March Madness Predictions

March Madness is the main thing on everyone's mind, but the Iowa Hawkeyes aren't there yet. Instead of being a "lock" into the tournament, Iowa dropped a game to Wisconsin that may have changed everything.

Iowa Needs Defense to Return to Form Against Ohio State

Having dropped three of their last four, the Iowa Hawkeyes know their defense will decide the game against Ohio State. OSU is an all-around solid team that wins games because they put points on the board.

Iowa Must Avoid Trap Game vs. Ohio State

Coming off a tough road loss, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they must take advantage of their final home games. One of those is against No. 3 Michigan, a team only the Wisconsin Badgers have been able to defeat this season.

Kade Pieper News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 25

Kade Pieper Is Iowa's Top Returning Player in 2026

Even though Logan Jones, Beau Stephens and Gennings Dunker have all graduated, the Iowa Hawkeyes' offensive line should still be in a good state. Right guard Kade Pieper is set to make the move to center, a move Rimington Trophy winner Jones is extremely excited about.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 24

Watch: Wartburg at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 02/24/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 24

Iowa's Ava Heiden Sweeps National Player of the Week Honors

For the second time this season, Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden was named United States Basketball Writers Association National Player of the Week. Her second USBWA National Player of the Week honor comes after she was already named Naismith Player of the Week and B1G Player of the Week.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 24

Iowa Ties Major School Record After Latest Ranked Win

For only the fourth time in program history, the Iowa Hawkeyes have defeated seven AP Top 25 teams in a single season. Keep in mind, this only includes the regular season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 24

Iowa Jumps to No. 2 Seed in Bracketology

With just two regular season games remaining, the Iowa Hawkeyes know a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament is within sight. Losing early in the B1G tournament would be a big set-back for this program, but otherwise they'll be in good shape to stay a No.