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Iowa's Ben McCollum Talks Winning a National Championship

Prior to Ben McCollum's hire at the helm of the Iowa Hawkeyes, the team was hardly in the conversation for competing in the madness come March at all. Now, at 11-2 overall with a B1G win already under their belts, the Hawkeyes have enjoyed ample national noise regarding both their current state and potential outlook come tournament time.

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Pair Of Iowa Players Set Career Highs vs. Nebraska

The Iowa Hawkeyes ended 2025 with a career high from sophomore guard Ava Heiden, and they kicked off 2026 with career highs from a different pair of players.

Mark Gronowski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 2

Iowa QB Accepts American Bowl Invite

In a world where there's the Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine Bowl, and Hula Bowl, there's now the American Bowl to throw into the mix. Fifth-year senior quarterback Mark Gronowski is set to represent the Iowa Hawkeyes at the first ever American Bowl.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 2

Iowa vs. Nebraska Takeaways: Hawkeyes Double-Double Machine

In a Top 20 showdown, the Iowa Hawkeyes came out on top. Having lost to their last two ranked opponents, this was a huge step in the right direction as they know their schedule is about to pick up.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / January 1

Watch: Nebraska vs. Iowa | Highlights | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/01/26

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 1

Iowa Finishes Season With Top 10 Defense

The Iowa Hawkeyes, just two seasons removed from a B1G Championship appearance, once again found themselves floating on the fringe of both conference and national relevance as the 2025-26 season came to a close.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 1

Iowa Prepares For Top 20 Showdown vs. Nebraska

New Years Day is usually reserved for College Football, but Carver-Hawkeye Arena will be packed for a Top 20 showdown in women's basketball. The Iowa Hawkeyes are fresh off a win in the ReliaQuest Bowl vs.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 1

Iowa vs. Nebraska Predictions: Sorry, Britt Prince

Having lost two of their last four, the Iowa Hawkeyes know their about to face their toughest stretch of the season. They may have gotten past Penn State with ease, but the same can't be said about their next opponent.

Diego Pavia News / Larry Brown Sports / January 2

Diego Pavia’s comments about Big Ten had the ultimate backfire

The Commodores lost to the Iowa Hawkeyes on Wednesday in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 1

Iowa Finally Tastes Victory Over Ranked Opponent

It's been four years since the Iowa Hawkeyes tasted victory against a ranked opponent. While this is an end of season bowl game, that doesn't discredit the fact they took down No.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 31

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Breaks B1G Record With ReliaQuest Bowl Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes took care of business in the ReliaQuest Bowl, 34-27, a win that puts head coach Kirk Ferentz at the very top of the Big Ten. When looking at the best coaches in conference history, Ferentz is one of one.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 31

Watch: ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt | HIGHLIGHTS | 12/31/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 31

Iowa's Seven Defensive Seniors To Watch In ReliaQuest Bowl

It doesn't matter if a player is graduating or entering the transfer portal, it still hurts to lose them. The Iowa Hawkeyes know with 27 seniors on their roster, they're in for a rude awakening after the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 31

Iowa Reveals Inactives For ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Vanderbilt

When the first depth chart was released, the only Iowa Hawkeyes player left off the list was cornerback TJ Hall. Now, Hawkeyes fans have a glimpse into who will all be suiting up in the ReliaQuest Bowl vs.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 31

Iowa's Six Offensive Seniors To Watch In ReliaQuest Bowl

College football is no joke, and no one knows that better than Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz. Ferentz is the longest tenured head coach in the game, and that's a record that won't be passed anytime soon.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 31

Iowa Opt-Out Tracker: Players Missing ReliaQuest Bowl

With just one final chance to play alongside their brothers, the Iowa Hawkeyes made the trip to Florida as close to full strength as possible. Currently ranked No.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Iowa vs. Vanderbilt Prediction: ReliaQuest Bowl Game Preview

Both Iowa and Vanderbilt are expected to be largely at full strength when they meet for the first time in the ReliaQuest Bowl. The Hawkeyes are bowl-eligible for a 13th consecutive season, one of the longest active streaks in the FBS, while the Commodores are going bowling in back-to-back seasons for the first time in over a decade.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 30

Ben McCollum Says Iowa Ready for Conference Play

After having just won 17 games in the entirety of Fran McCaffery's last season on the Iowa Hawkeyes' sideline, the team has already managed to chalk up 11 prior to conference play in their first year under head coach Ben McCollum.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 30

Three Iowa Takeaways: Ending Nonconference Play With a Bang

The Iowa Hawkeyes did exactly what they were supposed to as they took care of business against UMass Lowell. In the end, they improved to 11-2 with their 90-62 demolition of the River Hawks.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 30

Iowa Looks To Rewrite Past Bowl Game Struggles

Going back to the 2021 season, the Iowa Hawkeyes have won just one bowl game. Seeing as the Transperfect Music City Bowl in the 2020 season against Missouri was cancelled, it's easy to to hone in on their last four years.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 30

Iowa's Five Keys to Victory in ReliaQuest Bowl

Having not played since November 28, it's going to be extremely interesting to see how the Iowa Hawkeyes look in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Rust is a real thing, but head coach Kirk Ferentz has been around for longer than some Hawkeyes fans have been alive.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 30

Iowa Overcomes Poor Three-Point Shooting in Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes just gifted fans a late Christmas gift in the form of their 90-62 win over the UMass Lowell River Hawks. As 2025 comes to a calendar close, the Hawkeyes will finish out the year undefeated at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Ben McCollum's first year as head coach.

Karson Sharar News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 29

Iowa LB Accepts East-West Shrine Bowl Invitation

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Karson Sharar has accepted his invitation to the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl, per an official announcement from the Bowl's official social media.

Iowa vs. Penn State Takeaways: Depth on Full Display

Coming off a dreadful loss to the No. 1 team in the nation, the Iowa Hawkeyes made sure they weren't embarrassed again. In the end, they took care of business, taking down Penn State, 99-76.