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Iowa HC Delivers Blunt Assessment on State of Program

First year head coach Ben McCollum has seemingly already exceeded all expectations, but that doesn't mean the Iowa Hawkeyes are perfect. McCollum will be the first to tell you just how proud he is of this team, though he knows there's still plenty of work to be done.

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Iowa's Two Keys to Victory in Regular Season Finale

The No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes are set to put their 23-5 (14-3) record to the test as they head to Madison to take on the 13-15 (5-12) Wisconsin Badgers. This is a Wisconsin team that started the year 6-1, later improving to 9-3 and 11-4.

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How Iowa Can Secure No. 2 Seed in B1G Tournament

The Iowa Hawkeyes were looking for a bit of help from No. 14 Maryland to take down No. 8 Michigan, but now they control their own fate. The Wolverines took down the Terrapins, 87-69, so the only way Iowa can lock-down the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 28

Iowa's Ava Heiden Has Lofty Goal Within Reach

The all-time scoring leader by an Iowa Hawkeyes sophomore is Caitlin Clark. Clark had 863 points which looks untouchable compared to the rest of the top 10 scorers.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 28

Iowa DB Turning Heads at NFL Combine

Shortly after linebacker Karson Sharar showed out with his 40'' vertical, Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa is putting on quite a show. The four-year Iowa Hawkeyes player balled out in 2025 en route to being invited to the NFL Combine.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 28

Iowa HC Could Make Major Lineup Changes vs. Penn State

Ahead of the Iowa Hawkeyes penultimate home game, first year head coach Ben McCollum spoke with the media about the team's starting lineup. McCollum knows things have been a bit off and this is something he's debated for quite some time, but that doesn't mean he's ready to pull the trigger.

Iowa Faces Must-Win Scenario vs. Penn State

The Iowa Hawkeyes secured their 20th win on February 25 when they took down Ohio State, 74-57. Looking at how that game went, there's no reason to believe Iowa should have any issues against Penn State.

Pair of Career Highs Guided Iowa Past Illinois

The Iowa Hawkeyes successfully secured a double-bye in the B1G tournament with their 82-78 victory over Illinois. The Fighting Illini were nearly impossible to put away.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 27

The One Game That Will Define Iowa's 2026 Season

When it comes to the Iowa Hawkeyes 2026 football season, it doesn't get much bigger than Ohio State coming to Kinnick Stadium. No one knows at this stage where the Buckeyes will be come Oct.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 27

Iowa HC Sets Record For Most Wins in First Two Seasons

Second year Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen has done the unthinkable. With one regular season game remaining, she's surpassed Angie Lee for the most wins by a head coach in her first two seasons with the program.

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Iowa Linebacker Shows Out at NFL Combine

Four-year Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Karson Sharar has made quite a name for himself at the NFL combine. The Iowa native, who recorded 104 career tackles, just secured the second-highest vertical jump by a linebacker at 40''.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 27

Top 5-Star PF Places Iowa in Top 10

After an official visit this past weekend, the Iowa Hawkeyes are off and running in pursuit of five-star power forward Nation Williams. Williams currently plays for Centennial High School in Las Vegas, Nev., and is the 247Sports No.

Watch: Illinois at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/26/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 26

Iowa Baseball Eyeing Statement Wins at Frisco Classic

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ quest to make it back to college baseball’s postseason has gotten off to a flying start. Following a lackluster loss to Kansas State in the season opener, the Hawkeyes have won six of their last seven, including a series victory over a pretty stout Florida Atlantic squad.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 26

Iowa Needs More Consistency Out of Alvaro Folgueiras

With all eyes on Bennett Stirtz, it may have been junior forward Alvaro Folgueiras who guided the Iowa Hawkeyes into the NCAA Tournament. Stirtz still got his points, 22 to be exact, but that's to be expected out of the Drake transfer.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 26

Iowa Can Earn Double-Bye With Win Over Illinois

Looking at the landscape of the B1G, the Iowa Hawkeyes have a clear path to a double-bye in the conference tournament. No. 8 Michigan just picked up a huge overtime win over No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 26

Iowa's Latest Win All But Guarantees NCAA Tournament Berth

After securing their 20th win of the season, the Iowa Hawkeyes now have a 95% chance to make the NCAA Tournament. This would end their two-year drought and be an impressive mark for first year head coach Ben McCollum to set.

Watch: Ohio State at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/25/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 25

Iowa's Ben McCollum Not Worrying About March Madness Predictions

March Madness is the main thing on everyone's mind, but the Iowa Hawkeyes aren't there yet. Instead of being a "lock" into the tournament, Iowa dropped a game to Wisconsin that may have changed everything.

Iowa Needs Defense to Return to Form Against Ohio State

Having dropped three of their last four, the Iowa Hawkeyes know their defense will decide the game against Ohio State. OSU is an all-around solid team that wins games because they put points on the board.

Iowa Must Avoid Trap Game vs. Ohio State

Coming off a tough road loss, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they must take advantage of their final home games. One of those is against No. 3 Michigan, a team only the Wisconsin Badgers have been able to defeat this season.

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Kade Pieper Is Iowa's Top Returning Player in 2026

Even though Logan Jones, Beau Stephens and Gennings Dunker have all graduated, the Iowa Hawkeyes' offensive line should still be in a good state. Right guard Kade Pieper is set to make the move to center, a move Rimington Trophy winner Jones is extremely excited about.