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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Black Heart Gold Pants / July 25

The Ferentz Succession Plan

We look into the most intriguing coaching candidates post-Ferentz. The 2020s will be marked as the decade of change for Iowa athletics. Men’s and Women’s basketball both made changes after long tenures at the university.

Kirk Ferentz News / Big Ten Network / July 25

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Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 24

Iowa Hawkeyes' Kirk Ferentz Gets Honest About 2025 Football Team

Expectations are up for the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2025, if for no other reason than because there is some excitement about the offense for the first time in years.

Daniel Murray News / Black Heart Gold Pants / July 24

#TBT: Murray’s (Almost) Walk Off

Daniel Murray derails Penn State’s perfect season under the lights. I hadn’t planned to do another recent game for the Penn State #TBT. I’ve yet to do a game from the 90’s and was going to look at the 1996 21-20 Iowa victory in Happy Valley.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Black Heart Gold Pants / July 24

A new look coming for Black Heart Gold Pants in August

Our coverage remains the same but with a new look In just a couple of weeks, Black Heart Gold Pants is switching to a new platform as part of SB Nation’s network-wide move to a new publishing platform.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 24

Iowa Hawkeyes' Kirk Ferentz Makes Major Leap in Big Ten Rankings

The Iowa Hawkeyes have the longest-tenured head coach in college football — and one of the most consistent. Kirk Ferentz is entering his 27th season in Iowa City and is still getting the job done at a high level.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 23

Iowa Hawkeyes Kinnick Stadium Ranked Among Big Ten's Best

The Iowa Hawkeyes have been a strong home team over the years. Kinnick Stadium has become one of the top in the Big Ten over the years. According to a recent list by USA Today, the home of the Hawkeyes came in near the top of the list.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 23

Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 Opponent Preview: Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin failed to reach bowl eligibility for the first time since 2001 last year, and Luke Fickell comes into 2025 with one of the hottest seats in college football.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 22

Iowa Hawkeyes Big Ten Home Opener Among Best Games in 2025

The Iowa Hawkeyes have many big-time games on their schedule during the 2025 season. It begins in Week 2 with the annual in-state rivalry matchup with Iowa State.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 22

Hawkeyes Pass Rusher Gaining Serious NFL Draft Buzz With Potential Breakout Season

Plenty of attention on the 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes roster is paid toward the offense this season, but Phil Parker’s defense is always the star of the show. His squad lost even more NFL talent last season, but just as was the case last year, Parker has some exciting new pieces to work with this season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Black Heart Gold Pants / July 21

Iowa Football: An Early Look at Penn State

Can the Nittany Lions finally get over the hump and win the B1G? The Penn State Nittany Lions come to Kinnick Stadium on October 18th for what promises to be a pivotal test in the new world of Iowa City, with Mark Gronowski running the show and Tim Lester calling the shots on offense, let’s hope we can, i dunno, score on Penn State this year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 19

Iowa Hawkeyes Make the Cut on Exciting Postseason List

The Iowa Hawkeyes will enter the 2025 season with expectations of being a good team. But just how good can they be? The Hawkeyes have yet to make the College Football Playoff since its inception.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Last Word On Sports / July 19

Iowa Basketball Preview: Who’s Ready for Something New?

Like three other teams in the Big Ten, the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team will enter a new era. A 15-year run with Fran McCaffrey manning the sidelines ended after a dismal 2024-25 season.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 18

Where Does Iowa Hawkeyes' Kirk Ferentz Rank Among Active Head Coaches?

Kirk Ferentz is entering his 27th season with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Ferentz has finished under .500 just four times in Iowa City with the last season coming in 2012.

College Football News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / July 18

Iowa Hawkeyes 2025 Opponent Preview: UMass Minutemen

Iowa will wrap up its non-conference schedule against UMass, a squad that has struggled mightily since moving up to the FBS ranks. The Minutemen have played at the FBS level since 2012 and have yet to reach bowl eligibility.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Iowa Coach Sends Clear Message to Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate on Thursday

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is now in her second WNBA season, averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game. While her main focus is returning from a groin injury and helping the Fever compete for a WNBA title, she still keeps tabs on the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball program, with whom she played for over four years.