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Iowa Football QBs: Is Kirk Ferentz Giving Lip Service or Telling the Truth?

It's the storyline that just won't die. The Iowa Hawkeyes are still listing Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski as the starters on the weekly depth chart and have yet to make a committed decision as we enter Week 3.

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Iowa TE Vonnahme likely out vs. Northern Iowa, Ferentz says

Iowa could be without several offensive contributors Saturday as it wraps up non-league play by hosting Northern Iowa, including starting tight end DJ Vonnahme who was injured in last week's victory over Iowa State, coach Kirk Ferentz said on Tuesday.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

The Best Matchups Iowa Football Can Fine-Tune vs Northern Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes come into Week 3 with a 2-0 mark, with a great opportunity to close out the nonconference schedule 3-0. The Hawkeyes host the Northern Iowa Panthers from the FCS ranks in a game that sees Iowa heavily favored.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

Should the Iowa Hawkeyes Prefer the SEC or ACC in Bowl Projections?

It's only Week 3, but bowl projections are more than abundant in the college football world. The Iowa Hawkeyes, a mainstay in bowl season, are already a third of the way to bowl eligibility after getting off to a 2-0 start against Northern Illinois and Iowa State.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

Iowa Football's Five Most Important Players Through Two Games

We know at its core, Iowa Football is a team and program built on a team-first mentality and culture that is instilled into every player and coach on the roster.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 15

ESPN FPI Punishes Iowa Football For Winning an In-State Rivalry Game

The main goal is to win the game, right? That's what the Iowa Hawkeyes did against the Iowa State Cyclones to get to 2-0 on the young season. It was a grind, and it was ugly at times.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 14

Questions We Still Need Iowa Football to Answer in Week 3

Week 1 and Week 2 were both wins for the Iowa Hawkeyes, but that is oversimplifying things down to a level that removes way too much from the equation.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Top 25 Polls Reward the Iowa Hawkeyes to Foreshadow A Marquee Matchup

The Iowa Hawkeyes were never going to drop in the top 25 polls after picking up a win over a Power Four team. The question was where Iowa would climb to, and how much the polls would reward them for the Cy-Hawk victory.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Iowa Football Doesn't Win Against Iowa State Without One Unsung Hero

So much of a football game can go unnoticed. And it's easy to see why. The big hits, the long completions, and the touchdowns get the crowd on its feet and are shown on highlight reels.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Iowa Football Week 2 Report Card Aces Some Subjects, Passes All

Not every test is going to be an A+, and not every report card is going to carry a 4.0 GPA. Sometimes passing classes is okay to get the job done, and that is what the Iowa Hawkeyes did against Iowa State in the 16-13 Cy-Hawk victory.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

Iowa Football Stock Report: Hawkeyes' Portfolio is Volatile After Week 2

It appears that the Iowa Hawkeyes are trying to mimic the real stock market with the ups and downs they are giving us after Week 2. It was a 16-13 Cy-Hawk win that came in classic Iowa fashion.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 13

More Questions or Answers? What We Learned about Iowa Football in Week 2

Iowa Hawkeyes Weather Report: Ideal Cy-Hawk Forecast Sets the Stage

Week 2 means the Cy-Hawk is upon the state of Iowa, and this year, it takes a unique turn. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones are set to kick off a night game that will see the sun setting at Kinnick Stadium.

Hank Brown News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 11

Iowa Football Names Hank Brown Starter vs Iowa State: Biggest Takeaways

For the second time in as many weeks, Hank Brown has gotten the starting nod for the Iowa Hawkeyes at quarterback. After commanding three scoring drives on the first three drives of the Week 1 game against Northern Illinois, Brown will try to engineer Iowa's offense to do the same against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk rivalry.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 11

Cy-Hawk: Scripting Iowa Football's Perfect First Offensive Drive

The Iowa Hawkeyes came out firing on all cylinders last week against Northern Illinois, finding the end zone on the first three drives of the game. Rewind to last week, I couldn't have been more accurate with my prediction of an easy pitch-and-catch to tight end DJ Vonnahme.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 11

Iowa Football: Kirk Ferentz Takes Unique Approach to Cy-Hawk Prep, Handling the Noise

You didn't actually think Kirk Ferentz was going to treat the Cy-Hawk game any differently, did you? This is far from his first rodeo, and he is taking that same approach to the rest of his team.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 11

Iowa Football vs Iowa State Prediction: It's a Hawkeye State

The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to fix things in the Cy-Hawk rivalry this year against the Iowa State Cyclones, and the chance to do so in 2026 is better than it has been in some time.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / September 10

This Group of Iowa Hawkeyes Has the Most to Gain vs Iowa State

Big plays in the Cy-Hawk game live on forever in the state of Iowa. Standout performances do too. It's a game where you can make a name that will be part of this rivalry forever.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

No. 21 Iowa, Iowa State ramp up for defining moment in Cy-Hawk rivalry

Iowa State emerged victorious in its last two trips to Iowa City, but that was under former coach Matt Campbell. New Cyclones coach Jimmy Rogers matches wits against Iowa coaching legend Kirk Ferentz in the Cy-Hawk rivalry for the first time on Saturday night when Iowa State and the No.

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.

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.