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Predicting Iowa Women's Basketball's Record in the Nonconference Schedule

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team is reloading with talent ahead of the 2026-27 season, and we finally know who they are going to be taking on and when during the nonconference schedule.

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On SI Exclusive: Jon Budmayr Details Iowa's Wide Receiving Corps

The success of the Iowa Hawkeyes' 2026 football season could very well depend on their wide receivers. Evan James, Jarriett Buie, KJ Parker, Reece Vander

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 31

Why the College Football Playoff Neglect of the Iowa Hawkeyes is Overblown

I get it. It's mid-August. There are only so many things left to talk about before kickoff finally rolls around for the 2026 College Football season. Still, some things are overblown and are simply a tired narrative.

Tyler Goodson News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Former Iowa Hawkeyes Standout Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson was released by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday as the team set its initial 53-man roster, a move that caught some observers off guard after a solid summer.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 29

Iowa Football's Biggest Concern in 2026 Has Questions to Answer

It has been a little bit forgotten about, but one thing the Iowa Hawkeyes have had great success in over the last few years is depth across the board. It has lent Iowa the ability to handle injuries and keep guys fresh, but what if that part of Iowa's recipe for success gets tested at one specific position?

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 28

Iowa Wins More Games Than Most But Can It Get Out of Neutral?

Winning games is great. It makes fans happy. It makes players happy. It's fun. But there is a level beyond that. There is more than just winning. There is winning big games and turning those wins into trips to the College Football Playoff.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 28

Reasons To Buy - And Sell - Iowa's Ranking in the Computer Metrics

Who is going to be the first team to hang up a banner for winning the most games via computer models and data metrics? We are hanging banners up for nearly everything else.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 28

Iowa's Special Teams Position Battles Enter Week 1 With Something to Prove

The forgotten third of the game: special teams. Never quite given enough attention, yet always finding a way to show up at the best or worst possible times, depending on who you are.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 28

The Floor, Ceiling, and Most Likely Scenario for Iowa Football in 2026

Iowa is teetering on the cusp of taking the next step as a college football program. The Hawkeyes have been mighty close in recent years, but continue to come up just short.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 27

Thoughts and Takeaways From Iowa Women's Basketball Nonconference Schedule

It's another year for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team under head coach Jan Jensen, and admittedly, this year can't come soon enough. After an early exit in the Round of 32, the Hawkeyes ended last year with a bad taste in their mouth.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 27

Black? Gold? Alternates? Predicting Iowa Football's 2026 Uniform Schedule

Some things in college football are so iconic that change isn't necessary. The classic black and gold color scheme with the unmistakable Tigerhawk logo is just that for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star Could Shockingly Get Cut by NFL Team

The idea that Kaleb Johnson could be among the Pittsburgh Steelers players cut when the 53-man roster is due Sunday would have sounded implausible to anyone who watched him at Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 27

Iowa Football: The Good News, Bad News, and Reality of the Secondary Health

Football will give, but football will also take. Such is the case for the Iowa Hawkeyes' secondary as they get ready to show a revamped look in Week 1 against Northern Illinois.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 26

In-State Foe: Expectations for Iowa Football in Week 3 vs Northern Iowa

Before Big Ten play gets underway in 2026, the Iowa Hawkeyes cap off the non-conference slate with a fun matchup to get things in order. After home games against Northern Illinois and Iowa State, Iowa gets one more game inside Kinnick Stadium to get everything right.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 26

Iowa Sells Out Season Opener to Start One of Its Strongest Home Schedules in Years

The Iowa Hawkeyes have officially sold out the team’s season-opener against Northern Illinois. The sellout comes as the Huskies will be making their first visit to Kinnick Stadium since 2018.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 26

Kirk Ferentz's Insight to Iowa's Quarterback Battle Is a Bit of Gamesmanship

What are the Iowa Hawkeyes going to do at quarterback in Week 1? I would argue that two people on this planet have any real idea of that answer: Kirk Ferentz and Tim Lester.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 26

Predicting Stats for the Iowa Hawkeyes' Most Important Transfer Portal Additions

The Iowa Hawkeyes opened up the checkbook and got busy in the transfer portal this past offseason. For a team like Iowa, which routinely develops high school recruits, the moves this offseason show a small change in philosophy.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / August 26

On SI Exclusive: Coach Budmayr Gives Inside Look at Iowa's WR Room

With fall camp for the Iowa Hawkeyes continuing forward and media day in the books, all eyes are on the future of the 2026 football season. All eyes also point towards the offensive side of the ball gaining traction; the ball has both moved down the field and flown through the air plenty throughout open practices and fall camp alike.