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Iowa’s Ben McCollum Gets Honest About Rebuild

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program is experiencing a lot of firsts as the early portion of their 2025-26 season unfolds. Under first-year head coach Ben McCollum, the team entered their matchup against the No.

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Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz Sends Clear Message Regarding Transfer Portal

When news broke that longtime Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz would return for the 2026 season, mixed reactions took center stage. The 70-year-old feels as healthy as he's ever been as he got the blessing from his wife, Mary, to continue coaching.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 4

Three Iowa Players To Watch From National Signing Day

It's hard to narrow down the list to just three players, but the Iowa Hawkeyes hit a home run with their Class of 2026. On paper, they have one of the top classes in the nation as they've surrounded themselves with quality talent at numerous positions.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 4

Did Iowa Make Kirk Ferentz Mistake?

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is officially staying on for another season, and fans on social media were largely pleased given his track record with the team.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 4

Three Iowa Offensive Lineman Earn All-B1G Honors

Not one, not two, but three Iowa Hawkeyes offensive linemen were named All-B1G first team. With Logan Jones in contention to win the Outland Trophy, seeing his name on this list comes as no surprise.

Kaden Wetjen News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 4

Two Iowa Special Teamers Earn All-B1G Honors

It was a history-making year for Kaden Wetjen, as the return specialist will go down as one of the best Iowa Hawkeyes to ever do it. Following in Tim Dwight's honor, Wetjen was the first player to ever win the Rogers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year award in back-to-back seasons.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 3

Four Iowa Defenders Earn All-B1G Honors

Defense is something the Iowa Hawkeyes have taken seriously for quite some time. In the Kirk Ferentz Iowa, defense is the last thing to be taken lightly.

Kirk Ferentz News / ESPN / December 3

Ferentz to return for 28th season with Hawkeyes

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz, currently the longest-tenured head coach in the FBS, announced he'll return in 2026 for his 28th season with the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 3

Iowa HC Remains Positive Despite Blowout Loss

Well, a honeymoon can't last forever. After a flawless 7-0 start to head coach Ben McCollum's first season in Iowa City, he and his Iowa Hawkeyes have taken their first loss, and did so in absolutely grueling fashion on the road.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 3

Iowa Receives Favorable March Madness Projection

If the Iowa Hawkeyes keep up at this pace, they're looking at the No. 4 seed in Iowa City. Being a regional host would not only be huge for the program, but would give head coach Jan Jensen a leg up on the competition.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 3

Iowa Cracks Top 15 in Key Statistic

No one has ever doubted the Iowa Hawkeyes defense, and if they have, they've never watched a Kirk Ferentz-coached team. Even though the Hawkeyes had four blemishes on their record this season, they didn't lose a single game by more than one score.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 3

Three 2026 Defenders Announce Iowa Signings

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ early signing period continues to be busy as three more future Hawks, defensive back Ronnie “Snook” Hill, athlete/defensive back Eli Robbins, and cornerback Darion Jones, are set to sign on December 3.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 3

Iowa's 2026 Recruiting Class Continues Making Waves

When news broke today that the Iowa Hawkeyes were able to flip tight end Jack Janda, it proved just how in it head coach Kirk Ferentz truly is. Despite his age and constant dismissal of never winning a national championship, he's truly been a difference maker for this Iowa program.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 3

Iowa Earns Spot in Penultimate CFP Rankings

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has unveiled its penultimate rankings of 2025, with the Iowa Hawkeyes coming in at No. 23 with an 8-4 overall record.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

Iowa HC Ben McCollum Shares Blunt Opinion of Team

At 7-0, the Iowa Hawkeyes are among the few relative surprises in B1G basketball thus far this season. With the Purdue Boilermarkers, Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans outlining the top of what has quickly become one of the nation's premier conferences, little has been left uncertain beyond those pedestal placements.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

Iowa Drops In AP Rankings Despite Undefeated Record

While they were previously No. 11, the Iowa Hawkeyes didn't do enough to keep their spot in the AP rankings. For whatever reason, the committee didn't think much of their wins over Western Illinois and Fairfield as they fell back in pursuit of a Top 10 ranking.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

Iowa Flips 2026 Tight End Commit

The Iowa Hawkeyes have officially flipped Wisconsin commit Jack Janda, who recently helped his team to a state title. Janda posted his new commitment announcement to his X account on the afternoon of Dec.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

Iowa Remains Linked To Two Bowl Games

All season long, ESPN's Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach come together to predict the matchup in every bowl game. With the Iowa Hawkeyes 8-4 record and sixth place finish in the Big Ten conference, it's quite easy to see where they are destined to travel.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

2026 Four-Star Iowa Commit Provides Recruitment Update

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to receive a flood of official confirmations from the 2026 recruiting class as the early signing period begins on December 3, 2025.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

2026 Four-Star Iowa Commit Makes Signing Announcement

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to get positive updates from their 2026 recruiting class as we approach the early signing period. Multiple players revealed

Iowa Slated For Tight Matchup With Michigan State

At 7-0, the Iowa Hawkeyes have wasted no time in making a statement in Ben McCollum's first season as the helm of the program. Excitement in Iowa City has risen to a high that, for the men's basketball program, has been essentially inaccessible in recent years.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / FirstSportz / December 1

Caitlin Clark Mocks Officials For Unnecessary Technical Foul on Iowa: 'Have To Let The Girls Show Emotion'

It has been 2 years since Caitlin Clark left the University of Iowa as the best athlete to grace their institution. That also means she has fond memories of her time there.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

ESPN announcer made a rough mistake during Iowa State game

One ESPN announcer got his sides of the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry all mixed up during Saturday’s game. Iowa State faced off on Saturday against Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla.