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L.J. Phillips News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 12

How Iowa Football RB L.J. Phillips Is Chasing More Success

It seems that in the last few years, the Iowa Hawkeyes have brought in an external talent from the transfer portal who turns into a fan favorite for one reason or another.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 12

Kirk Ferentz Explains How Iowa Football Avoids a Trap Game Amid CFP Noise

Walking through the Big Ten schedule is year is a difficult enough task at hand with difficult tests and trap games dotting the schedule every single week.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 11

Biggest Question for Iowa Football's Offense vs. Purdue: The Unknown

This weekend presents the Iowa Hawkeyes' offense with a unique challenge, and a first for this year: offensive coordinator Tim Lester and the offense won't know the defensive coordinator that they are going up against.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / November 10

'That's hard to do': Iowa's Kirk Ferentz praises running back room amid milestone

The Hawkeyes in the Ferentz era have become well-known for their ability to develop tight ends and offensive linemen, but some great running backs have come through Iowa City since 1999.

Explosive plays, tough defense propel No. 19 Iowa past Northwestern

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Hawkeye History: Purdue Is a Thorn in Iowa Football's Side

Don't fall asleep this weekend. That has to be the mantra for the Iowa Hawkeyes as they return home to Kinnick Stadium for Week 11 of the college football season.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 10

Trap Game? Iowa Football Must Avoid History Repeating Against Purdue

For one reason or another, the Purdue Boilermakers have played spoiler to the Iowa Hawkeyes before. It has happened recently in big ways that have upended Iowa's successful seasons.

L.J. Phillips News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 10

Iowa Football Week 11 Depth Chart Takeaways: It's L.J. Phillips Jr.'s World Now

The Iowa Hawkeyes are still managing the injury bug more successfully than most as we enter Week 11 of the 2026 college football season. For a team that plays such a phsyical brand of football as the Hawkeyes do, testing the depth chart is always a concern.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 9

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.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 9

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 Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 8

Iowa Football Report Card: Hawkeyes Outsmart Northwestern, Pass the Test

At 7-2, the Iowa Hawkeyes are largely passing the test this season. The College Football Playoff is suddenly within reach, just three wins away, and Kirk Ferentz's squad looks to be hitting its stride at the perfect time in November, as they always do.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 8

Iowa Football: What Went Right - And Wrong - In Northwestern Rout

When you go on the road and pick up a Big Ten win over another 6-2 squad, it's hard to nitpick and find much wrong at all. The reality is that the Iowa Hawkeyes went to Northwestern and got the job done, coming back to Iowa City with a win.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 7

Iowa Football Biggest Winners Against Northwestern: Hawkeyes Control CFP Destiny

The Iowa Hawkeyes waltzed into Evanston and, without doing much, left with a 7-2 record and more or less control of their College Football Playoff destiny.

Aidan Chiles 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 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.

Iowa Hawkeyes 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 / 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 / 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.

LaNorris Sellers is nearing South Carolina football history

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian has 'never felt better about' QB Arch Manning heading into season-defining stretch

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College football rankings: ESPN crowns new No. 1 team in FPI Power Index after Week 9

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College Football 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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