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Iowa's Offense Has Yet to Reach Full Potential

Despite sitting at 2-1 and outscoring their opponents 81-14 in those two wins, the Iowa Hawkeyes are far from satisfied. HC Kirk Ferentz didn't get this far by enjoying two blowout non-conference wins.

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Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz reflects on coaches who shaped him

Fresh off his 206th career victory, Ferentz looked back at the mentors who guided him and ahead to Rutgers coach Greg Schiano, a peer he deeply respects.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / September 17

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College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 17

Iowa Projected to Land Rate Bowl After UMass Win

Last year, the Iowa Hawkeyes fell to No. 19 Missouri, 27-24 in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. The year prior, they were blown out, 35-0, by Tennessee in the Cheez-It Bowl.

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College Football News / EasySportz / September 17

Friday Night Big Ten Lights: Iowa vs. Rutgers Preview and Prediction

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Friday night lights in Piscataway, where the Iowa Hawkeyes (2–1) will face the undefeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3–0) at SHI Stadium.

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The 25 greatest players in Big Ten football history

When it comes to picking the 25 greatest football players in Big Ten history, the number of worthy candidates seems endless. Here's our list, listed by position.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 14

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Shows Support for Injured UMass CB

Saturday night's game against the UMass Minutemen was a celebration for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Not only did the Hawkeyes earn a 47-7 victory to wash away the bad taste of last week's loss to Iowa State, but head coach Kirk Ferentz earned his 206th victory, making him the winningest coach in Big Ten history.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 14

Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz Sets 'Unbreakable' Big 10 Record

The Iowa Hawkeyes entered Week 3 of the college football season with a favorable chance of walking out as history makers. Not only did they extend their unbeaten streak vs.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 14

Iowa Captures Historic Win Over UMass

The Iowa Hawkeyes made plenty of history on Saturday night. Week 3 of the 2024-25 college football season saw Iowa take down UMass 47-7 in a historic matchup.

College Football News / Sporting News / September 14

Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz reaches a legendary Big 10 milestone

Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz passes former Ohio State HC Woody Hayes in legendary Big 10 milestone.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Iowa HC Has Second Chance at Immortality

It's no secret the Iowa Hawkeyes enter Week 3 as the favorites. UMass hasn't done much to impress in their first two games. Even though Iowa is coming off their first loss, it was to a quality team in Iowa State.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Iowa Looks to Extend Streak vs. MAC Opponents

A pair of lengthy streaks will go up against each other at Kinnick Stadium. Saturday, September 13 marks Week 3 of the college football season. Iowa and UMass are set to do battle at 7:30 p.m.

College Football News / Big Ten Network / September 12

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College Football News / College Football News / September 10

Iowa vs UMass Prediction: The Hawkeyes Will Bounce Back Big

That wasn’t how it was supposed to go. The Iowa ultra-conservative style was supposed to keep it close at Iowa State, the team was going to pull it out, and then everything would be fine on the way to a big first half of the season before dealing with Penn State.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / September 10

Why one Big Ten team has already killed its CFP hopes

'You're gone': Why one Big Ten powerhouse has already killed its CFP hopes

Technically, anything can happen. This is college football after all.

Iowa TE Addison Ostrenga (Achilles) done for the season

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 7

Should Iowa Fire Kirk Ferentz?

Kirk Ferentz has been the head coach at Iowa since the 1999 season. Along the way he has won 205 games and taken the Hawkeyes to 21 bowl games. But an old nemesis has resurfaced after only two games.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 7

Iowa football HC Kirk Ferentz’s blunt reaction to heartbreaking Iowa State loss

For the third time in the last four years, Iowa State came out on top of the Cy-Hawk college football rivalry game. The loss visibly deflated Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, who could be in his final year with the team.

College Football News / NBC Sports / September 7

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 3

Iowa football Kirk Ferentz asks, ‘How the hell’ he’s about to break Woody Hayes’ record

The Big Ten looks loaded again in 2025, with Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon leading the charge. Iowa, ranked No. 9 in the way-too-early power rankings, will rely on former South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronkowski to jumpstart an offense that has struggled in recent years.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Kirk Ferentz’s Journey From 1-19 to Big Ten Coaching Legend

The sport of college football has never been more restless. Players transfer at the first sign of frustration. Coaches leap from one lucrative offer to the next.

College Football News / College Football Talk / August 30

Kirk Ferentz moves into tie as Big Ten’s all-time winningest coach as Iowa defeats Albany 34-7

Kirk Ferentz, in his 27th season at the helm for the Iowa Hawkeyes, is now tied with Ohio State's Woody Hayes for most wins by a Big Ten coach at 205.

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / July 24

What Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz Said at Big Ten Football Media Days

Kirk Ferentz enters his 27th season as head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, a stretch of longevity he doesn't believe will be repeated. Not because of what he has done but because of how coaching has changed.

College Football News / Field Level Media / July 9

Kirk Ferentz, 69, envisions another Iowa contract

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.