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Iowa’s Defense Has Been Good But Not Good Enough

If someone had told you the Iowa Hawkeyes held Oregon to 18 points, many would think they pulled off the upset. Earlier in the year, Iowa held Indiana to 20 points but fell short.

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Kickoff Time and Network Revealed For Iowa vs. USC

The Iowa Hawkeyes knew one of their games still needed to air on the Big Ten Network as part of their streaming contract. It was safe to assume that Iowa vs.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 9

Early Trends in Iowa’s Ben McCollum Era

Following the continuous letdown of the Fran McCaffery era in Iowa City, the Hawkeyes men’s basketball team came into this past offseason with a high-stakes necessity to make the right hire; given the former’s firing, it marked the first time in 15 years that Iowa had to find a new head-man.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 8

Oregon survives game of inches with ugly (and important) win at Iowa

It was not pretty for the No. 9 Oregon Ducks, but they did what they needed to do to scratch and claw their way to an 18-16 win over No. 20 Iowa.

Atticus Sappington's last-second kick lifts No. 9 Oregon over No. 20 Iowa

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Drew Stevens News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 8

Iowa’s Drew Stevens Makes History vs. Oregon

Back in 1998, Tim Douglas set the record for the longest field goal in Iowa history. The Hawkeyes all-time leading kicker, Drew Stevens, knew that was within his range.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 8

Iowa's Star Guard Leads The Way in Second-Straight Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes are quickly burying any semblance of negative expectation or fear regarding the Ben McCollum takeover at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Now two games into the head coach’s inaugural season, much encouragement can be taken from the black and gold’s 2-0 start.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 8

2026 Four-Star QB Commits to Iowa

Four-star quarterback Tradon Bessinger has committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes, flipping from his previous pledge to Boise State. The 6'5", 210-pound signal-caller from Kaysville, Utah, chose Iowa over BYU, UCLA, and Minnesota after an official visit to Iowa City.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 8

Iowa's Road To College Football Playoff Begins vs. Oregon

Sitting at No. 20, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they have a straightforward path to the College Football Playoffs. Their loss earlier this season to Iowa State hurt their chances originally, but they have two massive games on the horizon that could change everything.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 8

Kirk Herbstreit predicts Top 10 college football upset on Saturday

In contemplating the slate of Week 11 games, ESPN broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit sees an upset in the week's biggest games. Herbstreit was candid in discussing a pick that would create no small amount of College Football Playoff chaos, as his Week 11 surprise is the home Iowa Hawkeyes springing an upset over No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 8

Three Last-Minute Predictions for Iowa's Matchup vs. Oregon

There's no doubt that the Iowa Hawkeyes' game against No. 11 Indiana earlier this year was a big game, but something different is in the air for their matchup against Oregon.

Kirk Ferentz News / Sporting News / November 8

Oregon enters possible trap game situation against Kirk Ferentz and Iowa

The Ducks and Hawkeyes battle with CFP implications on the line.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 8

Ben McCollum Shares Confident Take on Iowa Beating Oregon

Ben McCollum is just two games into his Iowa Hawkeyes basketball coaching career, but he's already showing full support for the entire Hawkeyes athletic program.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 8

Iowa Among Nation's Most Efficient Teams

Following their bye week and the current stretch leading into Iowa's marquee matchup with the #6 Oregon Ducks, the Hawkeyes have suddenly been thrust into the national limelight in a more positive manner than usual.

Iowa Can Exploit Crucial Weakness vs. Western Illinois

As excited as many members of the black and gold fanbase were for head coach Ben McCollum’s arrival, nerves were still rampant ahead of the Iowa Hawkeyes official debut earlier this week.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 7

WWE Superstar and Iowa Legend Set For Big Noon Kickoff

Big Noon Kickoff identified WWE's Big E as an "Iowa Football Legend" when they announced he'd be joining the show. Ahead of the Iowa Hawkeyes' biggest game in recent memory, the one and only Big E will be in attendance.

Kamari Moulton News / Big Ten Network / November 7

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Iowa Looks To Recreate Historic Home Upset

Come 3:30 p.m. EST on November 8, the whole world will be watching Iowa vs. Oregon. The Hawkeyes have a chance to do the unthinkable and pull off a monumental upset, one that no one saw coming at the start of the year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 7

Iowa Pursuing Promising QB During Oregon Matchup

The Iowa Hawkeyes are making a serious push for one of the 2027 quarterback class's top talents. After Oscar Frye's impressive one-day camp with offensive coordinator Tim Lester, the Brownsburg star is returning for Saturday's sold-out Oregon GameDay.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 6

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Iowa Misses Five-Star Recruit, What's Next?

While the Iowa Hawkeyes were riding a high after landing McKenna Woliczko, they failed to replicate that success with Jenica Lewis. The five-star shooting guard out of Johnston, IA, opted to choose Notre Dame instead of the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 6

Iowa Guard Meets Expectations in Big Season Opener

The Iowa Hawkeyes first game under their new head coach went about as well as even the most well-meaning fan could've asked for. In a 101-69 rout, Iowa took the visiting Robert Morris Colonials to task, looking fully the part of a team ready to compete in an ever-competitive B1G landscape.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 6

Iowa HC Credits Fans After First Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes fanbase, at least at it relates to the men's basketball program in Iowa City, hasn't exactly been involved with the team in the past few years.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 6

College football analyst predicts disaster for Oregon at Iowa

The Oregon Ducks are 7-1 and ranked No. 9 in the nation. Head coach Dan Lanning must feel confident that he has a team capable not only of qualifying for the College Football Playoff but also of making a deep run.

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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / November 6

Preview: Oregon Ducks vs. Iowa As Dante Moore Returns From Injury

The first College Football Playoff rankings were released, and the Oregon Ducks are No. 9. The Ducks are 7-1, going 4-1 in the Big Ten, heading into a matchup against the No.

Weather Concerns Mount For Oregon's Game Vs. The Iowa Hawkeyes

They say it never rains in Autzen Stadium, but for the Oregon Ducks, the same can't quite be said about their next road destination in Big Ten play. Oregon will hit the road this weekend to face a scrappy Iowa Hawkeyes team that's looking to keep its slim College Football Playoff hopes alive and secure a signature win.