While their 2026 recruiting class wasn't ranked earlier in the season, the Iowa Hawkeyes must be more than thrilled with their current No. 35 ranking. Sure, they fell a few spots from No.
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 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's Kirk Ferentz, the winningest coach in Big Ten history, said Wednesday that he will be back on the sideline for a 28th season in 2026. Ferentz, 70, guided Iowa to an 8-4 regular-season record with the Hawkeyes' bowl destination to be learned Sunday.
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.
For the first time since the regular season came to a close, Iowa Hawkeyes' Kirk Ferentz provided an update on his future. It's one some Hawkeyes fans will be thrilled about, but others remain undecided as they're ready for the program to undergo a massive renovation.
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.
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.
While it doesn't seem possible, Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz has more wins at Memorial Stadium than Matt Rhule. Even though Rhule has been Nebraska's head coach for the past three seasons, he only has six conference wins under his belt.
The Iowa Hawkeyes' regular season-ending win on the road over the Nebraska Cornhuskers represents a two-game winning streak for a team that, after losing two straight to ranked opponents and losing hope for any special postseason aspirations, desperately needed a heap of positive momentum to bank the end of their year on.
Head coach Kirk Ferentz has once again led his Iowa Hawkeyes to a winning season. Sitting at 7-4, the only thing standing in their way of an eight win season are the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
If you’re an avid reader of HuskerMax content, you’ve likely listened to every Husker under the sun talk about how close the Iowa series has been in recent years.
With their 7-4 record, the Iowa Hawkeyes have once again guaranteed themselves another winning season under head coach Kirk Ferentz. Ferentz's longevity is second-to-none and what he's done with this Hawkeyes program is truly impressive.
For the past 11 seasons, the Iowa Hawkeyes have found a way to win. That's become a staple of the Kirk Ferentz era, one that may come to an end sooner than Hawkeyes fans can imagine.
The Iowa Hawkeyes needed a walk-off field goal to take down Michigan State, 20-17. After trailing by 10 points late in the game, they put together as good of a fourth quarter as you could ask to come back and beat the Spartans.
The Iowa Hawkeyes beating the Michigan State Spartans at home on Senior Day sounds like a plain, even expected result, especially in the specific context of the Big Ten as it stands at the moment.
The Iowa Hawkeyes will honor a group of 28 players for senior festivities this week against Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium. With emotions running high and the Hawkeyes in need of a win, an exciting football game will be on full display in what is also the last home game for Iowa of the regular season.
For a team that has struggled to get anything going at the quarterback position, the Iowa Hawkeyes may have found their guy. While Tradon Bessinger may not start as a freshman, Iowa sure is glad they were able to flip the four-star QB.
The Iowa Hawkeyes most recently lost to the USC Trojans 26-21, falling to an overall record of 6-4 on the season. Against USC, Iowa rushed for 183 yards in addition to throwing for 137 across both Mark Gronowski and Reece Vander Lee at quarterback.
The Michigan State Spartans take on an Iowa Hawkeyes team that has had and looked really good this season. It’s been more of the same for Kirk Ferentz ’s Hawkeyes this season, as their offense is poor and their defense has been one of the best in the nation.
The Michigan State Spartans are attempting to end a seven-game losing streak as they travel to face the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa is currently the No. 21 team in the country, but that ranking is likely to change after the Hawkeyes dropped a road game to USC.
The No. 17 USC Trojans took down No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes in a close, physical matchup on Saturday. USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans won the game 26-21, moving to an 8-2 record and keeping the program’s playoff hopes alive.
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.
Pause the retirement party planning for Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, who intends to stay in the position he's held for 26 season for years to come. Ferentz, 69, is under contract as Hawkeyes head coach at an average of $7 million per year through the 2029 season.