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Iowa HC Building on Striking Winning Totals

Among a slew of big-name hires and second-year coaching circumstances entering the 2025-26 college basketball season, Iowa bringing Ben McCollum on board to steer their sinking ship seemed to fly firmly under the national radar, at least in comparison to “bigger” schools in leagues like the Big East and Southeastern (SEC) conferences.

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Iowa's Ava Heiden Sets Career-High in Win Over Fairfield

The Iowa Hawkeyes have one player in particular to thank after advancing to a perfect 8-0. While four Hawkeyes ended the game in double digits, sophomore Ava Heiden had a double-double she won't soon forget.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 30

Caitlin Clark Reacts to Viral Iowa Technical Foul

Late in the first half of the Iowa Hawkeyes' extremely close battle with Fairfield, Taylor Stremlow was issued a technical foul. The Big Ten Network broadcasters were just as confused as everyone else, as they weren't sure if the technical was on Stremlow's block or head coach Jan Jensen's reaction.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 30

Watch: Fairfield at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/30/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 30

Iowa Finishes in Top Third of Big Ten Standings

With the season finally complete, the Iowa Hawkeyes' 8-4 (6-3 Big Ten) record was good enough to land them a sixth place finish in the Big Ten. Playing in one of the toughest conferences in the nation is no joke, and the Hawkeyes learned that first-hand this season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 30

Three Ways Iowa Can Extend Lengthy Winning Streak vs. Fairfield

It's safe to say this Iowa Hawkeyes team has loved winning, and there are absolutely no signs of them slowing down. Currently 7-0, head coach Jan Jensen has put together an absolutely stellar squad for the 2025-26 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 30

Previewing Iowa’s First Ranked Matchup Under Ben McCollum

The Iowa Hawkeyes undoubtedly drummed up some significant excitement through their first five games of the season. All at home, in front of an increasingly interested and present supporting cast, Ben McCollum's newly revamped Hawkeyes roster stacked up five straight wins against non-conference opponents.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 29

Iowa HC Compares Latest Win to B1G Test

The Iowa Hawkeyes first foray under head coach Ben McCollum has essentially revitalized the men’s basketball program, and conference play has still yet to begin.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

ESPN announcer made a rough mistake during Iowa State game

One ESPN announcer got his sides of the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry all mixed up during Saturday’s game. Iowa State faced off on Saturday against Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 29

Predicting Iowa's Bowl Game Destination

For College Football fans who are wondering, the committee doesn't just randomly put teams up against each other in Bowl Games. There is a detailed process that goes into it putting teams into each game depending on where they finished in their conference.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 29

Three Takeaways From Iowa's Regular Season Finale

Even though both teams had the same record, the Iowa Hawkeyes made sure they left no doubt. In the end, they defeated Nebraska, 40-16, extending their dominance in this "rivalry".

Mark Gronowski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 28

Iowa's Mark Gronowski Sets Numerous Records vs. Nebraska

All it took was one final statement game from quarterback Mark Gronowski to etch his name in history. Gronowski is far from the most consistent QB in the nation, but Iowa Hawkeyes fans know they are going to miss him dearly.

Watch: Iowa at Nebraska | HIGHLIGHTS | 11/28/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 28

Iowa Loses Key RB, Could Lose Two More vs. Nebraska

With the final regular season game nearing kickoff, the final injury report has been released. The Iowa Hawkeyes have done everything in their power to remain healthy all season, but as always, injuries happen.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 27

Iowa Women's Soccer Tallies Five Academic All-District Selections

Five members of the University of Iowa women's soccer team earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors. Berkley Binggeli, Sofia Bush, Millie Greer, Kenzie Roling and Abby Skiff knotched the honor as one the nation’s top collegiate athletes for performance in the classroom and on the field — as announced on Nov.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 27

Iowa HC Jan Jensen Gets Real About Undefeated Start

On paper, the Iowa Hawkeyes 86-69 win over Western Illinois was another step in the right direction. For anyone who watched the game, they are fully aware that this team is far from where they need to be.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 27

Iowa's Ben McCollum Continues To Make History

Not only did Ben McCollum bring home a piece of hardware in just his seventh game with the Iowa Hawkeyes, but his team set a record that goes back nine years.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 27

Iowa HC Sends Fiery Message About Team

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program is currently undergoing a complete metamorphosis under recently hired head coach Ben McCollum. Gone, at least through six games, are the days in which the team would barely float above .500 in their overall record, and well below it in conference play.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 27

Iowa Making Strong Case for Ranking

The Iowa Hawkeyes, entering their early-week, neutral game match with the Ole Miss Rebels, were a sort of “fringe” team still waiting to prove themselves on a higher level of competition.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 26

Watch: Iowa vs. Western Illinois | Highlights | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/26/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 26

Iowa Eyes First Championship Of Ben McCollum Era

Feast Week in college basketball is one of the premier weeks of the entire year. Nothing tops March Madness, but the Iowa Hawkeyes find themselves in this year's edition of the Acrisure Classic.

Three Ways Iowa Can Beat Western Illinois

On paper, the Iowa Hawkeyes and Western Illinois Leathernecks are a combined 10-0. The Leathernecks have won their only road game of the year, but Iowa is 3-0 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 26

Iowa Defeats Ole Miss Behind Dominant Guard

The Iowa Hawkeyes, despite their 5-0 start to this season, were deemed a "wait and see" product by many due to their strength, or lack thereof, of schedule.

Kirk Ferentz News / Yardbarker / November 12