Going into the Champions Classic, Iowa Hawkeyes fans weren't sure why they were massive underdogs. For those who haven't watched UConn Huskies play this year, they quickly learned why they are the No.
Facing the reigning National Champions is no easy feat. The Iowa Hawkeyes made the trip to New York with a full week's rest knowing that's exactly what they needed to take on No.
Originally, the Iowa Hawkeyes were supposed to play Saint Louis on December 20. Now that the day has come, it's clear this team is taking on Bucknell instead of the Billikens.
Caitlin Clark's rise to global superstardom began during her time spent playing at the University of Iowa. While No. 22 wasn't able to win a national championship
On April 5, 2024, Hannah Stuelke led all scorers as she dropped 23 points in the final four. The Iowa Hawkeyes punched their ticket to the National Championship with a 71-69 win over UConn.
Head coach Ben McCollum has a pair of relatively easy non-conference games before his Iowa Hawkeyes face the gauntlet that is the B1G. Having already played a pair of tough ranked teams, Iowa can sit back and relax for the remainder of the year.
Coming into the Barclays Center, neither team knows this is going to be an easy game. The Iowa Hawkeyes are 1-1 in their last two after falling to No. 10 Iowa State, 74-69.
With a 9-2 overall record (despite an even 1-1 tally in conference play), head coach Ben McCollum's Iowa Hawkeyes have made a significant early splash in the B1G as a team surprisingly competitive in their first year under a new banner.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to lose their talented running back to the transfer portal when it opens on January 2, 2026. This comes after a successful early signing period in which Iowa bolstered its class of 2026. RB Terrell Washington Jr.
As it stands, the Iowa Hawkeyes are projected to be a No. 7 seed in March Madness. Everyone's favorite tournament is still months away, but it's something first year head coach Ben McCollum has his eyes on.
The Iowa Hawkeyes will be without their sophomore guard when they step onto the court for the highly anticipated matchup against No. 1 UConn in the Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic on Dec.
While there was only one Iowa Hawkeyes player listed in the Top 100 prospects, it's great to see point guard Bennett Stirtz in the Top 20. ESPN's Jeremy Woo put together his 2026 NBA Draft big board rankings, one that saw Stirtz clock in at No.
December 20 is a date Iowa Hawkeyes fans have had circled on their calendar for quite some time. While they don't get to host UConn, it's a benefit they aren't forced to play in Connecticut.
Standing 6'3'' 300-pounds, this is the type of player that was built to be an Iowa Hawkeye. Not only is Joe Hjelle the size and stature of what head coach Kirk Ferentz is looking for, but he's also an Iowa native.
Between the Panini Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine Bowl and the Hula Bowl, the Iowa Hawkeyes have plenty of representation. With NFL Draft aspirations, Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa will return to Florida on January 10 to participate in the Hula Bowl.
The 2025-26 Iowa Hawkeyes, currently boasting a 9-2 (1-1 in-conference) overall record, have wasted no time in forming a new identity under a new head coach.
In head coach Ben McCollum's first year behind the wheel for the Iowa Hawkeyes - an experiment that has, thus far, paid off in the form of a 9-2 record - the team's primary playmaking options have been upperclassmen.
At this point, the Iowa Hawkeyes may as well give Class of 2026 quarterback Tradon Bessinger a key to the city. After getting stellar QB play from Mark Gronowski this past season, Iowa knows they can still take it a step further.
While there's still so much time left in the season, it's always fun to keep up with Bracketology. March Madness is as good as it gets, and the Iowa Hawkeyes know this could be their year to make an impact.
Having appeared in just six games this season, it seems like that may be all the Iowa Hawkeyes are getting out of Emely Rodriguez this season. The sophomore guard went down with an injury in Florida during the WBCA Showcase and hasn't returned since.
In no world is head coach Jan Jensen going to let the Iowa Hawkeyes play scared against UConn. Sure, the Huskies may be the No. 1 team in the nation, but this is the type of challenge that gets teams ready for tournament time.
The 10th-ranked Iowa State women held off a rally from No. 11 Iowa in a 74-69 win in the latest installment of the in-state rivalry on Wednesday night.