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Iowa Football's Biggest Offensive Question in Week 2 is a Kirk Ferentz Special

Week 1 gave the Iowa Hawkeyes their first look at the quarterback situation between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski. Hank Brown looked sharp and had the better stats, but the box score is only part of the story.

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Iowa Football Rewarded in Top 25 Polls, But Did the Hawkeyes Climb High Enough?

It was likely that the Iowa Hawkeyes would see a bump in the top 25 polls following their incredibly strong outing in Week 1. This has been confirmed this week, while other metrics doubted the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 8

Five-Star Recruiting Visit Could Make a Cy-Hawk Win Even Bigger for Iowa

Is it possible that the Iowa Hawkeyes could win multiple times this weekend during the Cy-Hawk? It's certainly not out of the question. Not only are the Iowa Hawkeyes looking to stop a skid of losses to the Iowa State Cyclones on the gridiron, but the basketball program is also getting involved in the fun.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 8

ESPN FPI Is Undervaluing Iowa Football Ahead of the Cy-Hawk Rivalry

Data metrics and computer models are anything but the final story in college football, as we all know. The statistics can only tell part of the story and can be manipulated to paint a desirable narrative.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 8

Changes I Would Make to the Iowa Football Week 2 Depth Chart

Watching the Iowa Hawkeyes really does make me wish I had a genie and could get three wishes. This week, one of those would be spent on asking to change some of the decisions on Iowa's Week 2 depth chart ahead of the Iowa State game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 7

Iowa Football Week 2 Depth Chart: The Good and Bad of the Hawkeyes' Mentality

The official depth chart for the Iowa Hawkeyes' showdown against Iowa State is out. There's plenty to digest as we get into Week 2, but the thing that stands out the most is Iowa's unwavering mentality to be IowaT.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 7

Why the Cy-Hawk Stakes Have Never Been Higher for the Iowa Hawkeyes

If the Iowa Hawkeyes want to go where they believe they can go, it starts with the Cy-Hawk game. It's that simple. This game, being in Week 2, is a critical point for Iowa this year, and it is taking center stage.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 6

Where Should the Iowa Hawkeyes Be Ranked After Week 1?

Week 1 is nearly in the books, and there is no denying that the Iowa Hawkeyes looked the part of a top-25 team in the 40-0 win over Northern Illinois. It wasn't just a scoreboard blowout.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 6

Iowa Football Week 1 Report Card Puts Hawkeyes Near Top of the Class

Week 1 can often be a time for teams to work out some miscues and figure things out. Not the Iowa Hawkeyes. Unlike previous years, Iowa came out firing on all cylinders in this game, aside from a few mishaps, and ran away with a 40-0 win over Northern Illinois in one of its most complete performances in years.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 6

Iowa Football Stock Report: Offense Trends Up and Down, Defense Soars

It's rare that stocks go up rapidly, but the Iowa Hawkeyes proved it can happen in a hurry with the 40-0 victory over Northern Illinois that they hung up in Week 1.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 5

Looking the Part: What We Learned about Iowa Football in Week 1

It has been a long time since the Iowa Hawkeyes looked as dominant as they did against Northern Illinois. Iowa did pitch a 40-0 shutout, but was up 33-0 at halftime, which creates a small downside of only giving us essentially two quarters to glean any sort of analysis from.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 5

Iowa Dominates Northern Illinois in 40-0 Season Opening Shutout

The Iowa Hawkeyes opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion. No. 22 Iowa shut out Northern Illinois 40-0 Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, controlling the game from the opening whistle and giving Hawkeye fans plenty to be excited about.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 5

Iowa Football's Biggest Winners in Dominant Showing vs Northern Illinois

You can't argue that the Iowa Hawkeyes weren't ready for Week 1. From the opening snap, the Hawkeyes were firing on nearly all cylinders in a dominant 40-0 victory over Northern Illinois to open the 2026 campaign.

College Football News / TWSN / September 5

Iowa Is Already Creating a Quarterback Controversy

As the Iowa Hawkeyes get set to take on Northern Illinois to start their season, it comes with a bit of quarterback uncertainty still. Before the game it was announced that Hank Brown will be the starter, but he doesn’t necessarily have the job secured.

College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 5

Iowa Hawkeyes Make Final QB Decision Before Season Opener

The Iowa Hawkeyes are expected to send Hank Brown out as its starting quarterback when the Hawkeyes open the season Saturday against Northern Illinois, according to information obtained by the Des Moines Register.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 5

Iowa Football Keys to Victory vs Northern Illinois: The Recipe Is Simple, But Not Easy

Enough of the anticipation. Week 1 is upon us, and that means that the Iowa Hawkeyes are back in action inside Kinnick Stadium. Staring back at Iowa from the opposing sideline is the Northern Illinois Huskies, a team that moved from the MAC to the Mountain West this offseason and is looking to start a new era with a massive upset.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 5

Iowa Hawkeye Weather Report: Week 1 Forecast Gives Iowa an Instant Test

Welcome to September in Iowa City, Iowa! Temperatures are going to be sweltering; there is always a chance of rain, and still, Kinnick Stadium is going to be a sold-out madhouse for the Iowa Hawkeyes' 2026 season-opening game against the Northern Illinois Huskies.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 4