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Iowa Can Kiss Top 25 Hopes Goodbye After Maryland Loss

Playing on the road is always tough, but this is now the second time this season the Iowa Hawkeyes have been caught lacking. First it was in Minnesota, now it was in Maryland.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 12

Nine Iowa Players Invited to NFL Combine

After a strong season, nine Iowa Hawkeyes football players have been invited to the NFL Combine. The Athletics' Scott Dochterman reported C Logan Jones, G Beau Stephens, OL Gennings Dunker, WR Kaden Wetjen, K Drew Stevens, DE Max Llewellyn, LB Karson Sharar, S Xavier Nwankpa, and CB T.J.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 11

Watch: Washington at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/11/2026

Watch: Iowa at Maryland | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/11/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 11

Iowa Guard Named to Wooden Award Late Midseason Top 20 Watch List

Time and time again, Bennett Stirtz sees his name attached to some sort of award or watch list. In the "late midseason" things are no different for the Iowa Hawkeyes senior guard.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 11

Iowa Faces Must-Win Scenario vs. Washington

In a case like this, the Iowa Hawkeyes needed a full week off. After dropping games to USC, No. 2 UCLA, and Minnesota, there were some serious discussions to be had with this team before their next matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 11

Iowa vs. Maryland Rematch: Two Ways Hawkeyes Replicate December Win

December 6 marked the first time the Iowa Hawkeyes faced off with Maryland. In that game, Iowa was fresh off their first loss of the season but didn't let it phase them.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 11

Iowa Could Re-Enter Top 25 With This Win

While the Iowa Hawkeyes have to take care of business at Maryland on February 11, seemingly all eyes are on their February 14 showdown with No. 13 Purdue.

Josh Johnson News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 10

Iowa Makes Top 6 For Three-Star DL

While a pair of in-state schools are also in the running, the Iowa Hawkeyes are one of three B1G programs in the Top 6 for three-star defensive lineman Josh Johnson.

Softball News / Softball On SI / February 10

How a Florida State Softball Star is Driving Change for the Iowa Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes played through a living nightmare last season. Their head coach took a leave of absence, the interim head coach quit, and then the next interim head coach wasn't hired back.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 10

Three-Game Skid Doesn't Impact Iowa's Bracketology Projection

While they may have fallen to a lower No. 3 seed, it isn't the end of the world for the Iowa Hawkeyes. A Top 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament is still far better than anything else as they would avoid having to play a No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 10

Ben McCollum Reveals How Iowa Plans to Replace Star PG

Throughout his career, Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum has taken Bennett Stirtz to the next level. Stirtz was already an extremely solid player, but McCollum made him an all-around threat and one that should undoubtedly see his name in the first round of the NBA Draft.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 10

Iowa Guard Wins Back-To-Back Weekly B1G Honors

Bennett Stirtz had a week so nice he had to do it twice. To no surprise, the Iowa Hawkeyes guard was once again named B1G Co-Player of the Week. Coming off a Co-Player of the Week award that was Iowa's first in over a year, Stirtz picked up right where he left off.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 9

Iowa Star Credits Ben McCollum for Unfathomable Win Percentage

Together, Ben McCollum and Bennett Stirtz are one of the most prized duos in college basketball. The pair, who are now with the Iowa Hawkeyes, have a career 109-17 record in three and a half years together.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 9

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Sets Career High and Ties Team Record

While the Iowa Hawkeyes only beat Northwestern by six points, a win is a win. Bennett Stirtz, to no surprise, was a huge part of that. Iowa's senior guard reached a new career high and tied for the third-most points in a game at Carver.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 9

Iowa Sees Biggest Fall in AP Top 25 This Season

Coming into the week at No. 10 with just one game on their schedule, it was nearly a lock the Iowa Hawkeyes would take care of business against Minnesota.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 9

Iowa Ends Decade Long Drought vs. Northwestern

Threes for this Iowa Hawkeyes team simply didn't fall early in the game and they were unable to take advantage of numerous Northwestern players being in foul trouble.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 8

Watch: Northwestern vs. Iowa | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/08/26

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 8

Iowa Petitioned to Make NCAA Tournament

After missing out on the NCAA Tournament two years in a row, the last thing first-year head coach Ben McCollum wanted to row as make it three in a row for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 8

Iowa Gymnastics Smashes Two Records

The Iowa Hawkeyes athletic department revolves around the football department, as seemingly every major B1G program does. That said, their gymnastics program is on a rapid rise.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 8

Iowa's Two Keys To Victory vs. Northwestern

While the women's team is slumping, the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team has certainly come into their own. First-year head coach Ben McCollum wasn't able to guide these Hawkeyes past any of the ranked teams they've faced, but other than a road loss to Minnesota, they've been nearly flawless.