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Kirk Ferentz Not Letting Rankings, College Football Playoff Distract Iowa Football

The current world of college football has enough distractions to drive anyone mad, especially head coaches and players. There's constant drama about where teams are ranked in the polls, what the College Football Playoff looks like after just three games, and that's before we even get into the matchup each week.

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Iowa vs. Michigan prediction, odds, pick for Big Ten clash in Week 4

It is a Top 25 battle in the Big Ten as an undefeated Iowa heads to Ann Arbor to face Michigan. It is time to continue the NCAA Football odds series with an Iowa-Michigan prediction and pick.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 23

Go-Time: Iowa Football's Time to Prove Itself Has Arrived Against Michigan

The Iowa Hawkeyes have one distinction that they hope to rid themselves of more than any other. Iowa has the most wins in the College Football Playoff era without making an appearance in the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 22

Michigan's massive Iowa challenge brings a first for Kyle Whittingham

The Michigan Wolverines and head coach Kyle Whittingham are coming up on a huge test of the strength of their team.

Kyle Whittingham reveals what Michigan is still working on after recent success

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 22

ESPN FPI Presents the Iowa Hawkeyes With a Chance to Boom or Bust in Week 4

The Iowa Hawkeyes did exactly what they were supposed to do in a Week 3 55-0 romp over Northern Iowa. It's what was expected, which is why it was so refreshing to see.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Iowa at Michigan odds: Opening point spread revealed

Saturday will bring a bunch of games between Big Ten opponents. No game will bring more interest than the Michigan Wolverines welcoming the Iowa Hawkeyes to Ann Arbor.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 21

Iowa Football Week 4 Depth Chart: Hawkeyes Name QB1, But Raise Health Concerns

After sitting some key starters in Week 3, the Iowa Hawkeyes appeared to be heading towards a clean bill of health entering the Big Ten opener against the Michigan Wolverines on the road.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 21

Biggest Unknowns About Iowa Football Entering Big Ten Play

The nonconference slate is over, and it's officially time for the Iowa Hawkeyes to enter the Big Ten gauntlet, which, to be quite honest, begins as one of the most serious gauntlets of any schedule in college football.

Did the Top 25 Polls Get Iowa Football Right Ahead of a Ranked Showdown vs Michigan?

As if the Iowa Hawkeyes' Week 4 game against the Michigan Wolverines needed any more juice and pomp to it, the top 25 poured a little bit more gasoline on the fire that is both teams' Big Ten opener.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 20

Iowa Football Report Card: Hawkeyes Passed The Easy Stuff, Honors Classes Next

Alright, then. The Iowa Hawkeyes might just be more than an elite defense and offense looking to find points anywhere it can. This team might be ready to take the next step, and the nonconference slate proved it.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 20

Iowa Football Stock Report: First Quarter of the Season Sees Early Returns

Northern Iowa wasn't necessarily supposed to be much of a proving ground for the Iowa Hawkeyes, as they were always supposed to be a big favorite, but the win taught us quite a bit about this team during a 55-0- win.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 19

What Went Right - And Wrong - For Iowa Football vs Northern Iowa

There are good days. Then there are great days. For the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Week 3 performance against Northern Iowa in a 55-0 victory would count as a great day.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 19

Iowa Football's Biggest Winners in Week 3 Win Over Northern Iowa

Could you have asked for things to go any better if you were the Iowa Hawkeyes? The final nonconference game of the season against Northern Iowa was meant to be a time to perfect everything, and the Hawkeyes did just that.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 19

3 Things I Need Iowa Football To Show Me Against Northern Iowa

This Saturday is Iowa's final chance to clean up any messes when Northern Iowa comes to Kinnick Stadium. Iowa is a heavy favorite in this game and, while they shouldn't dismiss the Panthers, the Hawkeyes need to use this opportunity to work through any lingering issues.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 19

Iowa Hawkeyes Weather Report: Week 3 Forecast Could Change Gameplans

Week 3 of the college football season has arrived, and that brings the University of Northern Iowa Panthers to Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa Football vs Northern Iowa: Preview, Storylines

The Iowa Hawkeyes are out to a 2-0 start on the 2026 season. Up next is a chance to sweep the three-game nonconference slate when the Northern Iowa Panthers enter Kinnick Stadium this Saturday.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 18

Air Raid: 3 Bold Predictions for the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northern Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes have not thrown for 300 yards since Nate Stanley did so all the way back in 2019. It is the longest streak in the FBS, and one that Iowa doesn't really seem to mind.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 18

'Work the Hardest the Longest': Iowa Football's Mantra Embodies the Hawkeyes

They may not win every big game, but there is no doubt in anyone's mind that the Iowa Hawkeyes are going to come at you full force for four quarters, making you earn every single yard and every single play.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 18

Dress Rehearsal: The Iowa Hawkeyes With the Most to Gain Against Northern Iowa

It may be the final nonconference game for the Iowa Hawkeyes this Saturday, but it's also a dress rehearsal of sorts for Kirk Ferentz and his team. This

Cam Buffington News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Iowa LB Cam Buffington Ahead of Schedule, Thriving for the Hawkeyes

I think it's fair to say that Cam Buffington has arrived. Tallying 15 tackles in the Cy-Hawk game to be the leading force shutting down Iowa State's offense on the way to a home in-state rivalry victory is a true coming-out party for the Iowa Hawkeyes' linebacker.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Is Iowa Football Doing More With Less? The Hawkeyes' NIL Budget Tells the Story

Does it come as any sort of surprise that the Iowa Hawkeyes are winning in the traditional way? Kirk Ferentz and his staff have grown to use the transfer portal more and more, but Iowa's success is still rooted in development.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Iowa Women's Basketball: Takeaways, Expectations for the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Schedule

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team is reloading for the 2026-27 season. They brought in elite high school talent, dug into the portal for plug-and-play starters, and brought back veteran scorers ready to take the next step.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Make or Break: Iowa Basketball's Big Ten Success Could Boil Down a Four-Game Stretch

It's hard to know how teams are going to fare at this point before the college basketball season, but it's easier to look at a schedule and know a tough stretch when you see it.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

No. 21 Iowa, Iowa State ramp up for defining moment in Cy-Hawk rivalry

Iowa State emerged victorious in its last two trips to Iowa City, but that was under former coach Matt Campbell. New Cyclones coach Jimmy Rogers matches wits against Iowa coaching legend Kirk Ferentz in the Cy-Hawk rivalry for the first time on Saturday night when Iowa State and the No.