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Iowa NFL Draft Breakdown: Logan Jones Projecting as Day 2 Pick

Iowa Hawkeyes center Logan Jones had a slow start to his college career, but now he's projected to become an NFL draft pick. After signing with Iowa as a defensive tackle, Jones transitioned to center and has become one of the top interior linemen prospects in the draft.

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Why Iowa Basketball is Poised to Prove Joe Lunardi's Early 2027 Bracketology Wrong

Bennett Stirtz’s value to Iowa in the 2025-26 campaign cannot be overstated. The lead guard was incredible for the Hawkeyes, and the lack of his presence will undoubtedly be a difference-maker in the 2026-27 season.

TJ Hall News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 23

TJ Hall NFL Draft Profile: Iowa CB Scouting Report and Projection

Iowa Hawkeyes cornerback Terrence Javaughn "TJ" Hall Jr. is a two-year starter looking to continue his football career in the NFL. After his time with the Hawkeyes, he will have that opportunity this weekend.

Mark Gronowski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 23

Mark Gronowski NFL Draft Projection: Will the Former Iowa QB Be Picked?

Iowa Hawkeyes starting quarterback Mark Gronowski is the winningest quarterback in college football history, and he has the numbers to back it up. But after an underwhelming redshirt senior season through the air - thanks to the Iowa offensive style - there's a chance that Gronowski goes undrafted this weekend.

Alvaro Folgueiras News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 22

Iowa Loses Alvaro Folgueiras: Here's How the Hawkeyes Could Benefit

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum is one of the most gifted culture-builders in the country. There was a reason McCollum had multiple players follow him from Drake to Iowa, and it’s the same reason there has only been one outgoing transfer this 2026 offseason: he has built a player-centric organization.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / April 21

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Kaden Wetjen News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 21

Iowa's Kaden Wetjen May Be Top Special Teamer in NFL Draft

Kaden Wetjen will likely hear his name called during the NFL Draft this weekend. The Iowa Hawkeyes return specialist could be a popular target for teams searching for an impact special teamer, and maybe work a bit as a receiver.

Max Llewellyn News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 21

Breaking Down Iowa DL Max Llewellyn’s NFL Draft Potential

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Max Llewellyn is days away from being selected in this year's NFL Draft. Despite starting just one season, Llewellyn made sure 2025 was his best one yet, and the payoff is about to come when his name is called.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 20

Projecting Iowa's 2026-27 Starting Lineup After Andrew McKeever Commitment

Iowa’s 2026-27 roster appears to be mostly set after the Hawkeyes’ transfer addition of guard Ty’Reek Coleman (Illinois State) and big man Andrew McKeever (Saint Mary’s) – although the status of Tavion Banks does remain up in the air.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 18

Iowa Lands Dynamic Transfer Ty'Reek Coleman: Next Star Hawkeye Guard?

After a magical run to the Elite Eight in Year 1 of the Ben McCollum-era at Iowa, the Hawkeyes entered an offseason with one glaring need: a new lead guard.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 17

Big Ten Volleyball Tournament Set to Debut in 2026: Can Iowa Get In?

The Big Ten Conference has announced the introduction of a Big Ten Volleyball Tournament to debut in 2026. Had the tournament occurred in 2025, the Iowa Hawkeyes would have made the cut but been one of the lowest-seeded teams.

Iowa Lands Oklahoma State Transfer Amari Whiting

Iowa got its second transfer portal prospect to sign with for next season, with head coach Jan Jensen inking Oklahoma State transfer Amari Whiting. Whiting

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 16

2026 Iowa Mr. Basketball Jaidyn Coon Signs with Hawkeyes: What It Means

Ben McCollum has won everywhere he has coached. First, it was at Division II Northwest Missouri State where he won four National Championships, and then at Drake, where he led the Bulldogs to 31 wins and the second round of the NCAA Tournament in his only season at the helm.

Xavier Nwankpa News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 15

From 5-Star to NFL Prospect: Xavier Nwankpa’s Iowa Journey

Iowa Hawkeyes safety Xavier Nwankpa was the top recruit for the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2022. Now, he has his sights set on the NFL Draft. Nwankpa won't be drafted in the first round, despite his former five-star status.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / April 15

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz responds to NCAA punishment for tampering

The Iowa Hawkeyes are going to accept the punishment handed down to them by the NCAA for allegedly tampering with quarterback Cade McNamara before he entered the transfer portal in 2022.

Concerning details emerge about Deion Sanders' Colorado program

Texas QB Arch Manning opens up about offseason surgery ahead of open practice

Manning embracing high expectations in 2026: 'No one's going to stop me'

Texas A&M's incredible recruiting class gets stronger with elite WR

Brian Kelly strongly defends LSU tenure

Ex-Alabama player allegedly wore wigs to impersonate NFL players in fraud case

Cade McNamara News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Iowa punished for tampering with ex-QB Cade McNamara

The Iowa Hawkeyes have been forced to vacate multiple wins due to illegally tampering with former quarterback Cade McNamara. The NCAA announced Tuesday

College Football News / EasySportz / April 14

Iowa Football Hit With Devastating Blow

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The fallout was swift. The consequences were severe. The Iowa Hawkeyes football program has been hit with significant sanctions, dealing a major blow to a team that entered the offseason with momentum and expectations of competing in the Big Ten Conference.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 14

Iowa Football, Kirk Ferentz, Hit with Laughable Sanctions by NCAA

Tampering in the transfer portal. It's the thing everybody has done for years, yet gets discussed like it's the worst possible offense. Now the NCAA has released its list of punishments for Iowa football stemming back to Cade McNamara getting in contact with the Hawkeyes in 2022, and four wins are being taken away.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 14

Iowa Hosting Towering WCC Transfer Andrew McKeever on Official Visit

Ben McCollum and the Iowa basketball program have not received any commitments in the transfer portal cycle yet, but they could be landing one soon. The latest player the Hawkeyes have been targeting is a colossal big man who would be one of the tallest players in program history.

Karson Sharar News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / April 12

Iowa LB Karson Sharar Could Be Popular Late-Round NFL Draft Pick

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Karson Sharar may have only started one season in college, but he could provide value in the NFL. Sharar will likely either be a seventh-round selection or go undrafted, but his experience as a special teamer and the impact he made in his final season defensively may incline a team to spend a pick on him.

Iowa ties lead to Hawkeyes commitment for elite EDGE recruit

For Iowa, Riordan is commitment No. 7 in a 2027 class that's shaping up to be pretty good.

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Caitlin Clark News / Yardbarker / April 6

Caitlin Clark has a perfect description for UCLA's Cori Close

For the first time in program history, the UCLA Bruins have won a women's national basketball championship.

UConn's Geno Auriemma melts down as South Carolina ends Huskies' perfect season

Geno Auriemma issues big Sarah Strong warning after UConn's Final Four loss

Geno Auriemma reveals why he was irked with Dawn Staley

Geno Auriemma attempts to do damage control with apology in wake of classless behavior toward Dawn Staley

Dawn Staley says she'll address Geno Auriemma in due time

Iowa Hawkeyes News / College Sports Only / March 27

Iowa Head Coach’s Pep Talk Goes Viral

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum sure knows how to rally his team. Looking irate as his team dug itself into a 10-point deficit, McCollum rallied the troops to an eventual win over the higher-seeded Nebraska squad.