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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.

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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.

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Iowa Sophomore Named to Top 10 Center List

To no surprise, Ava Heiden is the Iowa Hawkeyes sophomore named to the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Top 10. Despite this team's three-game losing streak, Heiden continues to lead the way with her 16.7 points per game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 7

Four-Star OL Places Iowa in Top 5

With the Class of 2027 already heating up, the Iowa Hawkeyes just learned they're in the Top 5 for this four-star offensive lineman. Kyler Kuhn isn't just a four-star player, he's among the Top 10 interior offensive linemen in the country.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 7

Three Reasons For Iowa's Three Game Losing Streak

There's no point in sugarcoating it, the Iowa Hawkeyes are not okay without Taylor McCabe. While not everything McCabe did showed up in the stat sheet, Iowa allowing 91 points against Minnesota proved exactly how vital she was to this team.

Watch: Minnesota at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/05/2026

Last Minute Iowa vs. Minnesota Predictions: Defense Decides

Coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in a year, the Iowa Hawkeyes will look to use the home crowd to their advantage against Minnesota. The Golden Gophers are no joke and ESPN Analytics gives them a 42.6% chance to win this game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 5

Iowa Matching Last Season's Win Total At Rapid Pace

Last year, the Iowa Hawkeyes finished the season 17-16 (7-13). It marked their second straight year of missing out on the NCAA Tournament, but firing Fran McCaffrey was one of the best decisions they ever made.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / NBA Draft on SI / February 5

Potential First-Round Picks Square Off as Iowa Defeats Washington

With March less than a month away, the NCAA Tournament is rapidly approaching. Teams around the country are fighting for spots and seeding in March Madness as conference play continues.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 5

Iowa Hits Three Impressive Milestones vs. Washington

For the first time in years, it feels like the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program could make a run. First year head coach Ben McCollum is coming off a successful west coast trip where the team took down Oregon, 84-66, and now Washington, 84-74.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 5

Iowa Given Unfavorable Transfer Portal Ranking

Iowa Hawkeyes fans certainly won't agree as their team was given the third worst transfer portal ranking in the B1G. Only Rutgers and Maryland received a lower national ranking than them, according to 247Sports.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 5

Iowa HC Not Changing Starting Lineup Despite Losing Streak

Freshman Addie Deal's minutes have gone through the roof as second year head coach Jan Jensen gave her the starting nod for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Once Taylor McCabe went down with an injury, the easiest name to replace her would've been Taylor Stremlow.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 5

Watch: Iowa at Washington | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 02/04/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 4

Iowa Continues to Exceed Expectations Under Ben McCollum

While they still have some extremely difficult teams standing in their way, the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program is putting forward one of their best seasons in recent memory.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 4

Iowa Has Clear Path to Victory vs. Washington

While the Iowa Hawkeyes must only be focused on one game at a time, this program is beginning to reach an all-time high. After selling out their first game in nearly two years, first year head coach Ben McCollum knows all of his hard work is already beginning to pay off.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 4

Dual Threat Star Commits to Iowa

Despite all eyes being on the Class of 2027, 2026 graduate Eli Kampman was still a big name on the market. Now, the Iowa Hawkeyes know he'll be coming to play for them.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 4

Iowa MBB Announces First Sell-Out in Nearly Two Years

For the first time since March 10, 2024, the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team has sold out a game. Carver Hawkeye Arena will be packed to the brim on Valentines Day when No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 4

Iowa Falls in Latest Bracketology Update

While there are still plenty of chances for the Iowa Hawkeyes to work their way back to the top, they currently are projected to be a No. 3 seed in March Madness.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 4

Iowa Reveals Tavion Banks' Status vs. Washington

Sitting at 16-5, the Iowa Hawkeyes know their schedule is about to get a lot tougher. Their 6-4 B1G record is certainly a step in the right direction, though with four Top 12 opponents on the horizon, things could get ugly rather quickly.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 3

Iowa's Logan Jones Praises His Replacement

While it seemed impossible to replace award-winning offensive lineman Logan Jones, the Iowa Hawkeyes may have found a way. Kade Pieper is set to switch from right guard to center as Jones hyped his replacement in the best way possible.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 3

Future Iowa Wing Named McDonald's All-American

Even though she missed a full year due to an ACL injury, future Iowa Hawkeyes player McKenna Woliczko was named a McDonald's All-American. This is a tremendous honor for a player who wasn't sure if her career would ever be the same again.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 3

Iowa Guard Named Co-B1G Player of the Week

The Iowa Hawkeyes are on cloud nine as Bennett Stirtz scored 2,000 career points and was named in the Top 10 for the Bob Cousy Award and is a Co-B1G Player of the Week.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 3

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Lands on Prestigious Top 10 List

Ben McCollum bringing Bennett Stirtz with him to the Iowa Hawkeyes will go down as one of the best decisions he ever made. The senior guard recently reached a career milestone by becoming the eight active player in college basketball to record 2,000+ career points.

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NFL Draft intel: Who's on the rise after the Senior Bowl?

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 3

Iowa Football Has Three Highly Anticipated Games in 2026

Now that Mark Gronowski is gone, the Iowa Hawkeyes must find out who their next quarterback is going to be. They have a pair of stellar candidates in Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, and no one has forgotten about them being able to flip Tradon Bessinger from Boise State.