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Iowa HC Says Team Has Room to Improve

From the outside looking in, little more can be made of the Iowa Hawkeyes 5-0 start than the dominant numbers that outline it. Having won each game by double-digits and in unquestionable fashion, the black and gold have made a steadfast statement in starting new era playing under head coach Ben McCollum.

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Iowa Prepares For Undefeated Matchup vs. Miami

The Iowa Hawkeyes made the most of their Top 20 matchup in the WBCA Showcase as they took down No. 7 Baylor, 57-52. That was not only their biggest win of the season, but it was a career defining win for head coach Jan Jensen.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 21

Iowa Upsets Baylor In Biggest Win of Jan Jensen Era

As part of the WBCA Showcase in Orlando, the Iowa Hawkeyes made the most of their opportunity. The world was watching on ESPN2 as No. 19 Iowa took care of business, taking down No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 21

Iowa Allows Season-Low Points in Win Over Chicago State

The Iowa Hawkeyes six-game stretch at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to open the 2025-26 season has almost come to an end. Ushering in the refreshed era of new head coach Ben McCollum, the black and gold have handily won five games of those games in succession in front of an increasingly present home crowd.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 20

Iowa Takes Down No. 7 Baylor in Thriller

It may not have been the prettiest game in the world, but the Iowa Hawkeyes managed to pull off a massive upset over No. 7 Baylor, 57-52. Iowa came into this game ranked No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 20

Iowa Keeping Pace with Baylor in Low-Scoring Affair

After 20 minutes, the Iowa Hawkeyes find themselves with a minimal deficit. They jumped out to a 7-0 run and didn't allow Baylor to lead until there was just 4:57 remaining in the second quarter, but a strong 11-0 run from the Bears helped guide them to a 28-25 lead at halftime.

Watch: Chicago State at Iowa | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/20/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 20

Iowa Facing String of Difficult Matchups

The Iowa Hawkeyes, having opened the season 4-0, are among the nation’s most alluring teams regarding who to buy and who to sell at this early season juncture.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 20

Iowa Sizable Favorites vs. Michigan State

The 6-4 Iowa Hawkeyes just sold out their final home game of the year. For one final time, Kinnick Stadium will be packed as tens of thousands of rowdy fans know what the outcome should be.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 20

Iowa Misses Out on Top 2026 Recruit

The Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a major recruiting setback on November 20. Jan Jensen and Co. missed out on a five-star prospect from the 2026 class. Five-star

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 20

Iowa Faces Toughest Game Of Season vs. Baylor

After landing in Florida, the Iowa Hawkeyes season feels like it's being kicked up a notch. Head coach Jan Jensen has led her team to a 4-0 start, though she hasn't played a team like Baylor.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 20

Iowa Should Have No Issues vs. Chicago State

Currently 4-0, the Iowa Hawkeyes know their tough stretch is nearing. Head coach Ben McCollum has gotten off to a tremendous start with his new team, one that has been led by senior Bennett Stirtz in three of their four wins.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 20

Iowa Preparing to Face Banged-Up Michigan State QBs

Knowing their opponent has dropped seven straight, the Iowa Hawkeyes have a stellar opportunity to get back on track. While fighting their way back into the AP Top 25 doesn't seem possible, there'd be no better way to end the season than with a pair of dominant wins.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

Iowa Forward Providing Crucial Spark Off the Bench

After leading guard and primary scorer Bennett Stirtz led the Iowa Hawkeyes in scoring through the team’s first three games, their fourth matchup against Southeast Missouri State yielded a compelling result in an entirely different, perhaps even unexpected direction.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

Two Keys to an Iowa Victory vs. Ole Miss

At 64-0, despite not having played an unfavorable game yet, the Iowa Hawkeyes have jumped out to an ideal start to the 2025-26 season. With questions coming

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 19

New Star Shines in Iowa's Fourth-Straight Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes, now under the unbelievably refreshing Ben McCollum at head coach, are quickly renewing their reputation in a B1G Conference that had recently forgotten them, although they can’t really be blamed.

Watch: Southeast Missouri State vs. Iowa | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/18/25

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Iowa Begins Preparations For WBCA Showcase

On November 20 and 22, the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program will participate in the second annual WBCA Showcase. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association put together eight teams to do battle in six games across a four-day span.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Three Ways Iowa Can Beat Baylor

Heading into the WBCA Showcase in Orlando, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they have their work cut out for them. An early season loss wouldn't be the end of the world, but this could be head coach Jan Jensen's opportunity for her first marquee win of the season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Iowa Sees New Bowl Game Projection After USC Loss

The Iowa Hawkeyes had USC exactly where they wanted them, but a sluggish second-half led to a Trojans victory. The Hawkeyes had everything going their way, only for them to go silent in the last 30 minutes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 18

Will Iowa Ever Make The CFP?

Now 6-4 (4-3), all hope is lost for the Iowa Hawkeyes to make the College Football Playoffs. They had numerous chances to beat No. 9 Oregon and No. 17 USC, but failed to come out on top in both of those games.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Caitlin Clark sends message to Iowa coach after Hawkeyes' dominant win

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been busy during the WNBA offseason, but that has not stopped her from carving out time for her former team, the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Kirk Ferentz News / Yardbarker / November 12