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Iowa's Kirk Ferentz knows Minnesota is dangerous, even after loss to Purdue

It has been a bit of a roller-coaster season for the unranked Minnesota Golden Gophers, and that's something longtime Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz can understand.

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Iowa's Biggest Offensive Question Against Minnesota: Don't Overthink This

This year, the Iowa Hawkeyes have thrown the ball with some success. Honestly, it has been an improvement from the past few seasons, which has opened up Iowa's offense in so many ways.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 19

Iowa Football Week 8 Depth Chart Takeaways: Hawkeyes Give Minnesota No Hints

Come on, now. Did any of us really think that Kirk Ferentz was ever going to even slightly show his hand? That's not how he rolls. He's been around the block a few times - actually more than any other coach in college football - and he has a plan.

Iowa Football vs. Wisconsin Kickoff Time Returns Rivalry to Classic Slot

The Battle for the Heartland has seen some snoozers in recent years, but for the most part, this rivalry between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers is a vintage Big Ten showdown that brings the best of the old, traditional aspects of the sport to center stage.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 19

Make it Make Sense: Iowa Football Slides in ESPN FPI During Bye Week

The Iowa Hawkeyes had the weekend off after jumping out to a 5-1 start to the season, which came at just the right time. Iowa had a grind of a stretch against Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 18

Iowa Football Climbs in AP Top 25, Coaches Poll as Hawkeyes Gain Ground

The Iowa Hawkeyes are lurking. Like they so often do in games, where they just hang around, don't beat themselves, and somehow find a way late, they are replicating that strategy in the polls, which are slowly starting to reward the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 18

Iowa Football's CFP Path Opens Up After Chaotic Saturday Across College Football

There was something in the air across the entire college football landscape yesterday. Upsets, tight games, and chaos ruled the week, despite the Iowa Hawkeyes sitting idle on a bye week.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 17

The Turnovers Haven't Come, But Iowa Football's Defense Isn't Concerned

Phil Parker has built the Iowa Hawkeyes into a defensive unit known not only for shutting down opponents but also known for creating timely, game-changing turnovers.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 16

Iowa Football: The Good, the Bad and What a 24-Team College Football Playoff Means for the Hawkeyes

Well, the inevitable is officially upon us. After much discussion, rumors, and proposed plans, the expansion to the 24-team College Football Playoff is here.

Jacob Wallace News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 16

Jacob Wallace is Emerging as a Key Difference-Maker for Iowa Football

The Iowa Hawkeyes have a storied history of talented players playing the hybrid CASH position on Phil Parker's defense. It requires a very high football IQ, an ability to play pass coverage, and a fearlessness in the run game.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 14

Iowa Football: The Case For and Against Hank Brown as Starting Quarterback

How can you dismiss getting out to a 4-1 start that included a Cy-Hawk win over Iowa State and a walk-off touchdown pass on the road to stun the Michigan Wolverines?

Jeremy Hecklinski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 14

Iowa Football: The Case For and Against Jeremy Hecklinski as Starting Quarterback

If the quarterback controversy for the Iowa Hawkeyes was supposed to end when Hank Brown took all of the snaps against Iowa State and Michigan, Jeremy Hecklinski must not have gotten that memo in the mail.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 13

Grading Iowa Football's Position Groups Through the First Half of the Season

A 5-1 record makes it hard to not say that the Iowa Hawkeyes are passing the 2026 season test with great marks so far. The Hawkeyes continue to grade out well each week on offense, defense, special teams, and coaching, but how about by position group?

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 13

Iowa Football Bowl Projections: CFP Contender or Citrus Bowl Bound?

The bowl projections for the Iowa Hawkeyes are only going to get more and more divisive as we come down the stretch of the 2026 college football season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 12

Why Iowa Football Should Love Its Kickoff Time Against Minnesota

As far as scheduling and kickoff times go, the Iowa Hawkeyes can't complain too much about how things have broken out for them this year. It's been a favorable draw from the jump for Iowa and its kickoff times.