Iowa Hawkeyes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 22

Iowa Football: Cy-Hawk Rivalry Could Be Casualty of 24-Team CFP, Big Ten-SEC Agreement

After holding out for so long and retaining the geographical in-state rivalry, the Cy-Hawk game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones could be the latest casualty of the ever-changing world of college football that we live in.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 22

Kirk Ferentz: Healthy Zach Lutmer’s Best Football Is Still Ahead for Iowa Football

Phil Parker's defenses are built upon elite defensive back play. You know the history. It's what Iowa does. This year, that distinction belongs to Zach Lutmer, the Iowa Hawkeyes' do-it-all safety, cornerback, and coach on the field.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 21

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz knows Minnesota is dangerous, even after loss to Purdue

It has been a bit of a roller-coaster season for the unranked Minnesota Golden Gophers, and that's something longtime Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz can understand.

No. 15 Iowa returns from bye for road test at Minnesota

The 'Winningest football coaches in Big Ten history' quiz

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 20

Iowa Football Bowl Projections Hinge On 3 Letters: CFP or SEC

Sitting idly, the Iowa Hawkeyes are some of college football's biggest beneficiaries of the chaos that this sport always seems to drum up. Iowa is 5-1 and has a six-game stretch of tough but very winnable games against the old Big Ten West.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 20

Iowa Football QB Depth Chart Deep Dive: Two Starters, One Big Prediction

What fun would the Iowa Hawkeyes be if they made things easy and straightforward? That would take half the fun out of this whole thing! We saw chaos across the college football world create a College Football Playoff path for Iowa, so what about a quarterback controversy to boot?

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 19

Iowa Football Week 8 Depth Chart Takeaways: Hawkeyes Give Minnesota No Hints

Come on, now. Did any of us really think that Kirk Ferentz was ever going to even slightly show his hand? That's not how he rolls. He's been around the block a few times - actually more than any other coach in college football - and he has a plan.

Iowa Football vs. Wisconsin Kickoff Time Returns Rivalry to Classic Slot

The Battle for the Heartland has seen some snoozers in recent years, but for the most part, this rivalry between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers is a vintage Big Ten showdown that brings the best of the old, traditional aspects of the sport to center stage.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 19

Make it Make Sense: Iowa Football Slides in ESPN FPI During Bye Week

The Iowa Hawkeyes had the weekend off after jumping out to a 5-1 start to the season, which came at just the right time. Iowa had a grind of a stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 18

Iowa Football Climbs in AP Top 25, Coaches Poll as Hawkeyes Gain Ground

The Iowa Hawkeyes are lurking. Like they so often do in games, where they just hang around, don't beat themselves, and somehow find a way late, they are replicating that strategy in the polls, which are slowly starting to reward the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 18

Iowa Football's CFP Path Opens Up After Chaotic Saturday Across College Football

There was something in the air across the entire college football landscape yesterday. Upsets, tight games, and chaos ruled the week, despite the Iowa Hawkeyes sitting idle on a bye week.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 17

The Turnovers Haven't Come, But Iowa Football's Defense Isn't Concerned

Phil Parker has built the Iowa Hawkeyes into a defensive unit known not only for shutting down opponents but also known for creating timely, game-changing turnovers.

Cam Buffington News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 15

Cam Buffington Has Been Great for Iowa Football, But His Best May Be Yet to Come

Come to the Iowa Hawkeyes. Play linebacker. Reap the rewards. That's the recipe, and it's rather simple. This defense produces top linebacker talent year after year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 15

Where Does Iowa Football Stand in Its Starting Quarterback Decision?

It's the story that is going to dominate the headlines surrounding the Iowa Hawkeyes for the next week and a half until they step on the field against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

College Football News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Winningest football coaches in Big Ten history' quiz

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The '2026 CFB preseason coaches poll' quiz

Big Ten commish: Sticking with '18 strong members' for now

Bob Chesney draws Curt Cignetti comparison amid UCLA's remarkable turnaround

Big Ten: Officials gave Oregon incorrect spot on conversion try in loss to UCLA

Hank Brown News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 14

Iowa Football: The Case For and Against Hank Brown as Starting Quarterback

How can you dismiss getting out to a 4-1 start that included a Cy-Hawk win over Iowa State and a walk-off touchdown pass on the road to stun the Michigan Wolverines?

Jeremy Hecklinski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 14

Iowa Football: The Case For and Against Jeremy Hecklinski as Starting Quarterback

If the quarterback controversy for the Iowa Hawkeyes was supposed to end when Hank Brown took all of the snaps against Iowa State and Michigan, Jeremy Hecklinski must not have gotten that memo in the mail.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 13

Grading Iowa Football's Position Groups Through the First Half of the Season

A 5-1 record makes it hard to not say that the Iowa Hawkeyes are passing the 2026 season test with great marks so far. The Hawkeyes continue to grade out well each week on offense, defense, special teams, and coaching, but how about by position group?