Iowa Hawkeyes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Iowa Receives Favorable March Madness Projection

If the Iowa Hawkeyes keep up at this pace, they're looking at the No. 4 seed in Iowa City. Being a regional host would not only be huge for the program, but would give head coach Jan Jensen a leg up on the competition.

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Iowa Cracks Top 15 in Key Statistic

No one has ever doubted the Iowa Hawkeyes defense, and if they have, they've never watched a Kirk Ferentz-coached team. Even though the Hawkeyes had four blemishes on their record this season, they didn't lose a single game by more than one score.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 3

Three 2026 Defenders Announce Iowa Signings

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.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 3

Iowa's 2026 Recruiting Class Continues Making Waves

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.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 3

Iowa Earns Spot in Penultimate CFP Rankings

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has unveiled its penultimate rankings of 2025, with the Iowa Hawkeyes coming in at No. 23 with an 8-4 overall record.

Watch: Iowa at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 12/02/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

Iowa HC Ben McCollum Shares Blunt Opinion of Team

At 7-0, the Iowa Hawkeyes are among the few relative surprises in B1G basketball thus far this season. With the Purdue Boilermarkers, Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans outlining the top of what has quickly become one of the nation's premier conferences, little has been left uncertain beyond those pedestal placements.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

Iowa Drops In AP Rankings Despite Undefeated Record

While they were previously No. 11, the Iowa Hawkeyes didn't do enough to keep their spot in the AP rankings. For whatever reason, the committee didn't think much of their wins over Western Illinois and Fairfield as they fell back in pursuit of a Top 10 ranking.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

Iowa Flips 2026 Tight End Commit

The Iowa Hawkeyes have officially flipped Wisconsin commit Jack Janda, who recently helped his team to a state title. Janda posted his new commitment announcement to his X account on the afternoon of Dec.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

Iowa Remains Linked To Two Bowl Games

All season long, ESPN's Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach come together to predict the matchup in every bowl game. With the Iowa Hawkeyes 8-4 record and sixth place finish in the Big Ten conference, it's quite easy to see where they are destined to travel.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

2026 Four-Star Iowa Commit Provides Recruitment Update

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to receive a flood of official confirmations from the 2026 recruiting class as the early signing period begins on December 3, 2025.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

2026 Four-Star Iowa Commit Makes Signing Announcement

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to get positive updates from their 2026 recruiting class as we approach the early signing period. Multiple players revealed

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 2

Iowa Slated For Tight Matchup With Michigan State

At 7-0, the Iowa Hawkeyes have wasted no time in making a statement in Ben McCollum's first season as the helm of the program. Excitement in Iowa City has risen to a high that, for the men's basketball program, has been essentially inaccessible in recent years.

Tom Izzo News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 1

Iowa HC Applauds Michigan State Ahead of Ranked Duel

The Iowa Hawkeyes, as they continue to make a strong case for a ranking in the AP Poll of their own, are gearing up to enter a matchup with their first ranked opponent of the 2025-26 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 1

2026 Three-Star OL Reveals Signing Date With Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes received another signing announcement from a top recruit from the 2026 class on December 1. The college football early signing period is set to begin on December 3, 2025.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 1

Former Iowa Starting QB Enters Transfer Portal

With two years of eligibility remaining, Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jackson Stratton knows his days are numbered in Iowa. The 6'4'' 205-pound quarterback announced on November 30 that he plans on entering the transfer portal.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 1

Top 2026 Recruit Set to Sign With Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes are gearing up to make multiple commitments from the 2026 recruiting class official as the college football early signing period begins on December 3, 2025. Brody Schaffer, the three-star wide receiver from Winneconne High School, has also revealed his decision to sign his letter of intent in the upcoming days.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 1

Four-Star Iowa Commit Announces Signing Details

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to land a top recruit from the class of 2026 officially. The college football early signing period is set to begin on December 3, 2025, opening a three-day window for high school seniors to formally sign their National Letters of Intent.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / FirstSportz / December 1

Caitlin Clark Mocks Officials For Unnecessary Technical Foul on Iowa: 'Have To Let The Girls Show Emotion'

It has been 2 years since Caitlin Clark left the University of Iowa as the best athlete to grace their institution. That also means she has fond memories of her time there.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 30

Iowa HC Building on Striking Winning Totals

Among a slew of big-name hires and second-year coaching circumstances entering the 2025-26 college basketball season, Iowa bringing Ben McCollum on board to steer their sinking ship seemed to fly firmly under the national radar, at least in comparison to “bigger” schools in leagues like the Big East and Southeastern (SEC) conferences.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 30

Iowa's Ava Heiden Sets Career-High in Win Over Fairfield

The Iowa Hawkeyes have one player in particular to thank after advancing to a perfect 8-0. While four Hawkeyes ended the game in double digits, sophomore Ava Heiden had a double-double she won't soon forget.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 30

Caitlin Clark Reacts to Viral Iowa Technical Foul

Late in the first half of the Iowa Hawkeyes' extremely close battle with Fairfield, Taylor Stremlow was issued a technical foul. The Big Ten Network broadcasters were just as confused as everyone else, as they weren't sure if the technical was on Stremlow's block or head coach Jan Jensen's reaction.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 30

Watch: Fairfield at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 11/30/2025

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 30

Iowa Finishes in Top Third of Big Ten Standings

With the season finally complete, the Iowa Hawkeyes' 8-4 (6-3 Big Ten) record was good enough to land them a sixth place finish in the Big Ten. Playing in one of the toughest conferences in the nation is no joke, and the Hawkeyes learned that first-hand this season.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

ESPN announcer made a rough mistake during Iowa State game

One ESPN announcer got his sides of the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry all mixed up during Saturday’s game. Iowa State faced off on Saturday against Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla.