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As Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz continues to ramp up the program for the 2025 college football season, the questions surround his squad are slowly beginning to build this offseason.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 1

Iowa Hawkeyes, Kirk Ferentz Receive Distressing Big Ten Prediction

Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes did not exactly light it up last season, going 8-5 and losing to the Missouri Tigers in the Music City Bowl. That being said, they still managed to finish a very respectable sixth in the Big Ten, placing ahead of big-name schools such as Michigan, USC and Nebraska.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 1

Iowa Hawkeyes Garner National Buzz as Playoff Hopefuls in 2025

The College Football Playoff has been something of a pipedream to Iowa Hawkeye fans. Sure, maybe one day, but not under Kirk Ferentz. Or, maybe one season will come along and Ohio State, Penn State, Oregon and Michigan will all be down, and then it’s the Hawkeyes’ chance to shine.

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College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 30

Iowa Hawkeyes Projected To Land Talented 2026 Defensive Recruit

As we head into the month of July, all eyes will be on the recruiting trail for the Iowa Hawkeyes and head coach Kirk Ferentz. Iowa managed to land five prospects in June, with in-state linebacker Julian Manson headlining the group players now committed to the Hawkeyes.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 28

Iowa Hawkeyes, Kirk Ferentz Land Intriguing 2026 Defensive Prospect

After hosting 15 recruits throughout the month of June, the Iowa Hawkeyes and head coach Kirk Ferentz are contining their success in the 2026 cycle with an addition defensive commit this week.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 27

Iowa Hawkeyes Get Positive Recruiting News on 2027 Tight End Target

The Iowa Hawkeyes have a long history of developing talent at the tight end position. Head coach Kirk Ferentz is hoping the next wave is on the way and just received positive news about one major target.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 25

Kirk Ferentz Speak Openly About His Future at Iowa

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz turns 70 years old on August 1, though that doesn’t seem to indicate how much longer he’ll continue to command the Hawkeyes program.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 24

Iowa Hawkeyes' Counterintuitive Tactics Working WIth Elite OL Recruit Will Slagle

The Iowa Hawkeyes do things a little bit differently on the recruiting trail, and that's always been the case in the Kirk Ferentz era. Few programs in the country have been better at finding "diamonds in the rough" and turning them into legitimate college football players.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 22

Fellow Big Ten Head Coach Answers if he Will Replace Legendary Coach at Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz is the longest tenured coach in the nation heading into 2025. It will be Ferentz's 27th season as head coach in Iowa City.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 16

Iowa Hawkeyes Have 3 Games That Could Dictate Their Entire Season

As Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz begins to prepare his team for the 2025 College Football season, it's time to look ahead at some of the program's key games.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 15

Iowa Hawkeyes, Kirk Ferentz Offers Intriguing 2027 Defensive Prospect

As the Iowa Hawkeyes continue to add more commits to the program's 2026 recruiting class, fans received some exciting news about talented defensive recruit this weekend.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 12

Iowa Hawkeyes, Kirk Ferentz Receive Very Favorable Future Outlook

The future may be bright for the Iowa Hawkeyes' football program. ESPN's Adam Rittenberg recently published his updated future college football ratings, which looks at the next two seasons, rather than just the next year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Black Heart Gold Pants / June 11

Despite McCollum Hiring, Football Still King at Iowa

There’s plenty to be excited for in Hawkeye nation, but Kirk Ferentz and Iowa football still reign supreme. Since the Iowa basketball season came to a close in April, much of the oxygen in Hawkeye nation has been sucked up by the coaching change in Carver.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 11

Iowa Hawkeyes, Kirk Ferentz Achieve Major First With Big Recruiting Win

Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes have been one of the better teams in the Big Ten for quite some time, and even if they have been unable to reach the heights of squads like Ohio State or Michigan, they still deserve respect for consistently contending year in and year out.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 10

Iowa Hawkeyes Receive High Rating Ahead of 2025 Season

As Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz begins to prepare his squad for the 2025 college football season, the program is starting to gain some hype heading into the upcoming year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 7

Iowa Hawkeyes Head Coach Excited to Have New Offensive Analyst

The Iowa Hawkeyes have been making attempts to improve their offense in recent years. Iowa has a reputation of being one of the worst offensive teams in terms of production in the nation.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 3

Iowa Hawkeyes Kirk Ferentz Receives High Ranking in Big Ten

Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz is receiving praise ahead of the 2025 season. The Big Ten has expanded to 18 teams and this means more elite head coaches coming into the mix.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 3

Iowa Hawkeyes Set to Visit With 18 Prospects in June: Here's Who to Know

Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz and the program are set for a huge recruiting month in June. Throughout three weekends, the Hawkeyes plan to have 17 prospects taking an official visit on campus.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 2

Iowa Hawkeyes Lose Major Recruiting Battle to Washington

The Iowa Hawkeyes were unable to kick off the month of June on a high note, as head coach Kirk Ferentz and the program missed out on highly-touted recruit in the 2026 class.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 1

Iowa Hawkeyes Must Keep an Eye on this 2026 Defensive Prospect

The Iowa Hawkeyes began their 2026 recruiting cycle with a bang, landing multiple highly-touted prospects in the month of Dec and Jan. However, their hot start has cooled off in recent months, with the last commitment coming from three-star wide receiver Diondre Smith in Apr.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 1

Iowa Hawkeyes HC Kirk Ferentz Receives Another Eye-Opening Ranking

Despite receiving tons of criticisms over the past couple of years, Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz finally earned high praise for his time with the program.

College Football News / NIL on SI / April 4

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz Sets Roster Management Standard Ahead of Revenue Sharing Era

With the final approval hearing for the House v. NCAA settlement just days away, college football is staring down the most dramatic transformation of its modern era.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / The 33rd Team / October 28

Kaleb Johnson 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Iowa Hawkeyes RB

Height: 6000 (unofficial) Weight: 225 (unofficial) Year: Junior Pro Comparison: Stevan Ridley Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson is a savvy zone runner with the instincts and vision of an impactful NFL starter at the next level.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / September 18

Iowa HC will have team prepared to fight for Floyd of Rosedale

Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz will have team prepared to fight for Floyd of Rosedale

Floyd of Rosedale is a big bronze pig. Outside of college football, that may sound strange, but within the bounds of college football and its epic rivalries that have spanned years — a bronze pig can mean everything.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz suspended for recruiting violation

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz suspended over recruitment of Cade McNamara

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz and one of his assistants have been suspended for violations related to the recruitment of former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara.

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