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Cy-Hawk Basketball Date Set for 2026 as Iowa and Iowa State Embrace Change

Last year's success of the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program has the feeling of being an appetizer for what is yet to come. Ben McCollum, a natural-born winner who wins anywhere he goes, is looking to prove Iowa's recent run to the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 wasn't a fluke, but closer to the standard and expectation in Iowa City.

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Iowa Football: 3 Hawkeyes Who Could Become Household Names in 2026

The Iowa Hawkeyes have the top-level talent on the roster right now in Zach Lutmer, Kade Pieper, Kamari Moulton, and others. Those are the stars entering 2026.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 14

Iowa Football Schedule: One Word to Describe Each Non-Conference Game

I can't put things any clearer than this: The Iowa Hawkeyes have to go 3-0 in their non-conference slate for any chance at being in the College Football Playoff conversation.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 13

Three Pressing Questions For Iowa Basketball During Summer Workouts

Just as soon as the Iowa Hawkeyes wrapped up a run to the Elite 8 and capped off a strong season in 2025-26, the first page of the next chapter is already being written.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 13

How Newest Iowa Basketball Commit Keller Daugherty Fits in with the Hawkeyes

The build is officially on in Iowa City for head basketball coach Ben McCollum and the Iowa Hawkeyes. After a monstrous success of a 2025-26 season, he has landed strong portal additions for this season to continue the momentum.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 13

Iowa Football: 3 Offensive X-Factors for 2026

It's been talked about all offseason long: where are the Iowa Hawkeyes going to find production from in 2026? The departures were abundant, and new faces

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 13

Is Iowa Basketball Being Underrated or Overrated in the Big Ten for 2026-27?

The NCAA Tournament is a unique experience for teams and fanbases. On one hand, an early exit or upset by a lower-ranked team can completely taint a season and turn the offseason into doom and gloom with no signs of hope.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 12

Where Iowa Football Turns After Missing On Four-Star WR Lawrence Britt

Getting denied by the girl you wanted to take to prom always stings. You put in the legwork, buy the flowers, iron the shirt, and rehearse the line, only to have her tell you she's going with the starting quarterback.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 11

Iowa Women's Basketball Schedules Big SEC Opponent

Iowa fans, get ready for the weekend of November 14 and 15. Big things are coming for the Iowa Hawkeyes that weekend across all fronts. The Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 11

Stock Up: Iowa Women's Basketball Recruiting Continues Upward Trend

There is the transfer portal, the world of NIL, and the nonstop roster shuffling of current collegiate athletes moving from one program to another, but one good, old-fashioned path still exists.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 11

Is Iowa Football Quietly Becoming a Quarterback Destination?

Don't look now, but is there a world where the Iowa Hawkeyes are in play for talented quarterbacks whom they may have never had a chance at before? I know that reading that sentence even two years ago, and even a little bit now, creates an eyebrow raise and a head tilt of questioning curiosity.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 11

Should Iowa Football Explore Games at Soldier Field if the Bears Depart?

This is no slight to Northwestern, but in terms of Big Ten cities, the Chicago market may be more aligned with the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Wisconsin Badgers, or the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 9

Iowa Football Recruiting Lands Defensive Back Jonathan Harris

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to spread their recruiting reach across the Midwest and into the backyards of other Big Ten teams. On the heels of landing defensive

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 8

Instant Reactions to Iowa Women's Basketball's Favorable Big Ten Slate

The Big Ten has announced the conference games for each of its women's basketball programs, and things seem to have broken nicely for the Iowa Hawkeyes on paper.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 8

Iowa Hawkeyes Announce Plans for $50 Million Carver-Hawkeye Arena Upgrades

Things in the world of Iowa basketball continue to get better. With a women's basketball program on the cusp of staying as a national player in the sport and a men's team that just rejuvenated the fan base with a March Madness run, the good news continues for Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 7

Iowa Football Recruiting Lands High-Tools Prospect Bariyus Allen

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to add to their 2027 recruiting class with another splash on the defensive side of the ball. After a recent visit, the Iowa Hawkeyes have landed Bariyus Allen, just after offering the 2027 defensive lineman recruit.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 7

Iowa Football: Three Transfer Portal Adds With Chance to Shine Brightest

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Kirk Ferentz continue to thrust themselves into the modern ways of success in college football, and that is largely through the willingness to seek help via the transfer portal.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 6

How Iowa Football's 2026 Offense Could Mirror 2024's Success

Make no mistake about it, the 2025 version of the Iowa Hawkeyes on offense was one of the more fun and versatile units they have had in quite some time.

Caitlin Clark News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 5

Caitlin Clark Immortalized on Iowa Hawkeyes' New Basketball Court

There is simply no way to tell the story of the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program without Caitlin Clark having the biggest chapter of all. The Iowa legend forever changed the program's trajectory and women's basketball, both for the better.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 5

Iowa Football Recruiting Heating Up, Four-Star Defensive Back to Visit

It's about to be summertime in Iowa. That humidity, the sun - it can be unforgiving. It gets hot. Just as the heat in Iowa is turning up as the summer months grind on, the Iowa Hawkeyes have turned up the heat on the recruiting trail, getting in the pursuit of some talented recruits.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 4

Iowa Football Looking to Change National Narrative with Four-Star WR Visiting

It's a joke that has more than run its course, but one that is still an easy target for many college football pundits and fans nationally. It is the low-hanging fruit that is the Iowa Hawkeyes' offense and its production, or sometimes lack thereof.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Caitlin Clark Reacts to Iowa Director's Baby Announcement

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark emerged as one of basketball's most iconic figures while playing for the University of Iowa. The star guard never won a national championship.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / April 30

Steelers' Gennings Dunker explains Iowa's secret to elite offensive line play

Ferentz has sent a ton of great offensive linemen into the league, and the latest is Gennings Dunker, who was selected No. 96 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Iowa's Kirk Ferentz responds to NCAA punishment for tampering

The Iowa Hawkeyes are going to accept the punishment handed down to them by the NCAA for allegedly tampering with quarterback Cade McNamara before he entered the transfer portal in 2022.

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