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Iowa Football Quarterback Battle Is Setting the Stage For an Identity Crisis

Not having a named starting quarterback in mid-August is a problem. It's a big problem. It leads to another, potentially even bigger, problem. It leads to an identity crisis for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Former Iowa Hawkeyes standout George Kittle took another meaningful step in his recovery Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers activated the tight end from the active/physically unable to perform list.

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Top Sleeper at Every Offensive Position for Iowa Football in 2026

The 2026 college football season is drawing closer each day, and things are really kicking into full gear. While we wait for that, let's take a look at some talents on the Iowa Hawkeyes who may be backups with a chance to shine, players lingering in the shadows, or stars ready to shine but are sleepers for now.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 22

Iowa Football Has the 'Freaks' But Does That Translate to Wins in 2026?

The on-field talent in college football is getting better at a rapidly accelerating rate. Players are entering college more mature and developed than ever before, creating a much faster, more dynamic, and physical game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 21

How Iowa Football's Strength of Schedule Ranks Against the Big Ten

It's a phrase uttered throughout conferences across the country: strength of schedule. It's an imperfect science that is built upon predictive thoughts that can give fans and conferences ammo to brag about how good they are and how bad others are.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 21

Is Iowa Basketball's Schedule Ethically Manipulating NCAA Tournament Metrics?

Listen, teams can only play by the rules given to them. Be it NIL, the transfer portal, or now even scheduling, as long as it's within the rules (which I am not sure anyone even knows what a rule is anymore), teams should push the envelope as much as they can.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 21

5 Home-and-Home Series Iowa Football Fans Deserve To See

The only constant in college football is the ever-changing scheduling shuffle we are seeing across the country. Teams are lining up early-season showdowns.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 20

What Defines Success for Iowa Football in 2026? The Layers of Expectations

Success is a loaded word. It's a funny word to try to describe or nail down, especially in college football. It is far from the same across programs. The Iowa Hawkeyes define success much differently than Ohio State.

Zach Lutmer News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 20

Zach Lutmer's Versatility Creates Unique Opportunities for Iowa Football

Get ready to hear a lot more about Zach Lutmer as the 2026 college football season draws closer and gets underway. He is set to be Iowa's next big thing in the secondary and has the skills to do it.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 20

Kinnick Stadium to Look Different in 2026. Are Iowa's Jerseys Next?

Welcome to 2026, where college athletics are rapidly changing and becoming a prime target for corporations across America to stamp their brand on. It's happening at some of the biggest schools in the country, on jerseys, and on fields.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 19

Iowa Football's 2026 Schedule is Loaded With Quarterback Star Power

Phil Parker, the Iowa Hawkeyes' magician of a defensive coordinator, is going to need one of his best acts yet in 2026. The Iowa football schedule this year sees a gauntlet of quarterback star power coming at them week after week through the first half of the season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 19

Iowa Football: Questions That Need Answered During the Hawkeyes' Fall Camp

The Iowa Hawkeyes are in fall camp with eyes set on taking the next step in 2026, and that starts with a handful of things to take care of in August. The Hawkeyes, a normally tight-lipped program, only let so much information get out during fall camp.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 19

Unsung Heroes: Iowa Football's Success Is Built By Three People Behind the Scenes

Players win games on the field, and they do that with the help of coaches setting them up for success. What about before that, though? Someone has to get the players there.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 19

Predicting Iowa's Week 1 Starting Offense As Fall Camp Continues

The open practice for the Iowa Hawkeyes saw a little bit of everything. There was plenty of good, but unavoidably, there was some bad as well, with clear areas for improvement.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 17

Did the AP Top 25 Poll Get Iowa Right? Breaking Down the Hawkeyes' Ranking

Pull up a chair and grab another cup of coffee. It's time to debate the preseason rankings one more time before the 2026 college football season gets underway.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 17

Iowa is Taking a Mixed Approach to Solving Its Quarterback Battle

There is no right or wrong way to solve a quarterback battle. Sometimes one guy separates himself from the pack; other times they stay neck and neck. For better or worse, the Iowa Hawkeyes are amid a quarterback battle that is showing no signs of a clear-cut winner yet.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 17

Kirk Ferentz Shuts Down Any Complaints of Iowa's Big Ten Gauntlet

Three games. Three games to open up Big Ten play is what it's going to come down to for the Iowa Hawkeyes to determine the amount of success they are going to have in 2026.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 17

The Hype Is Real: Iowa's Skill Players Are Flashing in Fall Camp

Do the Iowa Hawkeyes have real talent at the skill positions? The hype has been growing around the tight ends and wide receivers for some time, and head coach Kirk Ferentz added a bit of fuel to that fire with reports from what he's seen during fall camp.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 16

Iowa's Open Practice Answers Some Questions, But Raises New Ones

Open practices are a blessing and a curse. They really are. We get to see new players and transfers. We get to see how players look with hype and expectations surrounding them.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 16

Iowa Football Open Practice: Who Shined? Who Struggled?

The Iowa Hawkeyes took the field inside Kinnick Stadium in front of fans for the first time this year as they held their open practice. The results were mixed across the board, which isn't entirely unexpected as every team in the country is working through things before the 2026 season begins.

Kirk Ferentz News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Iowa Hawkeyes HC Kirk Ferentz Offers New QB Update

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said Friday the Hawkeyes will continue allowing their open quarterback competition to unfold during fall camp, with no starter yet identified ahead of the season opener.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Kicks on SI / August 13

The Nike Caitlin 1 'Iowa' Has a Special Detail

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's first signature Nike basketball shoe does not launch until October 1. However, that has not stopped Clark from debuting ten colorways of the Nike Caitlin 1.

Kirk Ferentz, Iowa confident in both Hank Brown, Jeremy Hecklinski amid QB battle

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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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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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