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Iowa Football Bowl Projections: When Will the Hawkeyes Gain More Respect?

It appears that the Iowa Hawkeyes may not have the luxury of getting any sort of benefit of the doubt this year. The Hawkeyes are going to have to force the issue and force their way into the talks of College Football Playoff contention.

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Iowa Football: Predicting How High Hawkeyes Climb in CFP Rankings

Alright, Iowa, you are starting to flirt with some serious College Football Playoff contention. Sitting at 7-2, the Iowa Hawkeyes are three wins away from getting to 10-2, which sets up quite the scenario for the committee.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 9

Iowa Football: Hawkeyes Climb in ESPN FPI and Force the CFP Conversation

The Iowa Hawkeyes put nothing to chance. This team went on the road to a 6-2 Northwestern team and went home with a 24-10 win to get to 7-2 on the season.

Iowa Football vs. Northwestern Forecast: Perfect Weather Sets the Stage at Ryan Field

They say that the summer is the best season to visit Chicago, but truth be told, it might be the third best time of the year to make a trip to the Windy City.

DeShaun Lee News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 6

Iowa Football DB Deshaun Lee Taking the Veteran Jump, Maturing Into a Leader

Like clockwork, the Iowa Hawkeyes bring in talented recruits as defensive backs, get their feet a little wet early in their careers, and then let them blossom into talented leaders on the defensive side of the ball.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 6

Iowa's chances improve with Chiles expected to miss Week 10

Iowa's chances improve with Northwestern's Aidan Chiles expected to miss Week 10

Both teams are 3-2 in Big Ten play, but Iowa's chances of getting a win on the road just got a lot better with a big update on Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles.

YES ... HA HA HA ... YES: The Onion wants to test the limits of wackiness in college football by sponsoring a bowl game

Oklahoma sticks with QB John Mateer despite pressure to make a change

Miami needs Cooper Barkate to return to being an alpha WR with Malachi Toney out

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Iowa Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois: Preview, Game Notes, Info

After picking up a season-opening win over Lipscomb earlier this week, the Iowa Hawkeyes are getting back in action for some Friday night college hoops.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 5

Who Has the Most To Gain for the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Northwestern?

It's pretty clear what the Iowa Hawkeyes, as a team, have to gain from beating Northwestern this weekend. First, it gets Iowa to 7-2, which likely propels them higher in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 5

What Makes Iowa Football So Dominant in November?

The calendar flipping to November is one of the Iowa Hawkeyes' favorite things. Under Kirk Ferentz, this program has consistently surged down the stretch, playing its best football in the month of November.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 4

Iowa Football's Biggest Defensive Question vs. Northwestern: Creativity vs. Discipline?

This is quite possibly my favorite matchup up to this point in the year for the Iowa Hawkeyes and their defense. I don't necessarily mean "favorite" in terms of how it suits the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 4

Iowa Football's Best Matchups Against Northwestern Flip the Script

Phil Parker and the Iowa Hawkeyes are tightening the screws defensively over the last few weeks, making life nearly impossible for opposing offenses. This week is a unique challenge against Northwestern.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 3

Iowa Football CFP Ranking: Instant Takeaways and Reactions to Hawkeyes' Ranking

The College Football Playoff rankings are live, so let the debates begin. With the first rendition of the rankings out, it's time to judge which teams are too high, which teams are too low, who was disrespected, and who has a chance at the 12-team field.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 3

Iowa Football's Kirk Ferentz Takes a Playful Jab at CFP Rankings, ESPN

Like it or not, college football has become a business. And it's a very, very big money business in this country. From ticket sales to merchandise to the pot of gold: network deals with television channels.

Hawkeye History: Iowa vs. Northwestern Is Bigger Than Ever This Year

Just as we all planned it, right? The Iowa Hawkeyes playing the Northwestern Wildcats in early November is a game with serious Big Ten and College Football Playoff implications hanging in the balance.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 3

Iowa Football vs. Northwestern Shows College Football's Changing of the Guard

Times are changing, folks. This isn't your father's world of college football anymore. Things are drastically different, in both good and bad ways. But as they say, change is the only constant, and in a sport that changes day by day, it's inevitable.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 3

Iowa Football Bowl Projections: Hawkeyes Forcing the CFP Conversation

The Iowa Hawkeyes, unsurprisingly, aren't going to go away quietly or without a fight. After a very impressive showing against Wisconsin to move to 6-2 on the year, Iowa has returned to the fringes of the College Football Playoff conversation.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / HITC / November 3

Caitlin Clark sends gifts to Iowa Hawkeyes players in a heartwarming gesture

Caitlin Clark made a name for herself when playing in college for the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team and she has now sent the current team gifts.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Caitlin Clark Surprises Hawkeyes Players With Special Gift Ahead of Season-Opening Win

Iowa’s current roster just received a gift that only Caitlin Clark could give. After winning $90,000 from a MrBeast challenge and donating it to her foundation, it seems that Clark was not done giving things away.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 2

Iowa Football Week 10 Depth Chart Takeaways: Consistency is Key vs. Northwestern

So many times we see change for the sake of change, without any real benefit. The Iowa Hawkeyes were victims of this throughout the first half of the season, with a flip-flopping quarterback situation between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / November 2

Iowa actually has a Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

Iowa Hawkeyes actually have a Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

It's not often you hear about the Iowa Hawkeyes in the news for their offensive production. That hasn't always been the case in the Kirk Ferentz era, of course.

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Sebastian Cheeks News / Yardbarker / October 27

Wisconsin is confident after win over USC, but Iowa will be a tough test

The Wisconsin Badgers feel they can beat everyone after laying a whoopin' on the USC Trojans in Week 8 of the college football season.

Newly-ranked No. 25 Wisconsin preps for Heartland Trophy game vs. Iowa

3 yards and a cloud of dust: Big Ten's success in Week 8 was a throwback to the 1970s

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Kirk Ferentz News / Yardbarker / October 21

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz knows Minnesota is dangerous, even after loss to Purdue

It has been a bit of a roller-coaster season for the unranked Minnesota Golden Gophers, and that's something longtime Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz can understand.

No. 15 Iowa returns from bye for road test at Minnesota

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