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Iowa Football Recruiting: What Keyon Thomas Brings to the Hawkeyes' 2027 Class

After a few tough days in the recruiting world, missing out on back-to-back four-star wide receivers, the Iowa Hawkeyes are back on the board with a win.

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Iowa Women's Basketball 2026-27 Season Opener Offers Chance to Start Strong

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program is yearning for the opportunity to get back on the court this year. After an early exit in the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament, which saw Iowa go home in the Round of 32 despite earning rights as a host site, this team has high hopes for the 2026-27 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 16

Iowa Football Misses on Another Four-Star WR. Now What?

The recruiting trail in Iowa City for the Iowa Hawkeyes is not on fire at the moment. In fact, it is a bit dusty and desolate on the offensive side of things.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 16

Iowa Basketball Trying to Replace Bennett Stirtz with Five-Star Set to Visit

Is it fair to ask any player to truly replace Bennett Stirtz and what he did for the Iowa Hawkeyes during the 2025-26 college basketball season? It's a bit of an unfair standard to hold players to, but Ben McCollum has a high standard, which is a large part of the reason he wins everywhere he goes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 15

Iowa Football: 3 Hawkeyes Who Could Become Household Names in 2026

The Iowa Hawkeyes have the top-level talent on the roster right now in Zach Lutmer, Kade Pieper, Kamari Moulton, and others. Those are the stars entering 2026.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 14

Iowa Football Schedule: One Word to Describe Each Non-Conference Game

I can't put things any clearer than this: The Iowa Hawkeyes have to go 3-0 in their non-conference slate for any chance at being in the College Football Playoff conversation.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 13

Three Pressing Questions For Iowa Basketball During Summer Workouts

Just as soon as the Iowa Hawkeyes wrapped up a run to the Elite 8 and capped off a strong season in 2025-26, the first page of the next chapter is already being written.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 13

How Newest Iowa Basketball Commit Keller Daugherty Fits in with the Hawkeyes

The build is officially on in Iowa City for head basketball coach Ben McCollum and the Iowa Hawkeyes. After a monstrous success of a 2025-26 season, he has landed strong portal additions for this season to continue the momentum.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 13

Iowa Football: 3 Offensive X-Factors for 2026

It's been talked about all offseason long: where are the Iowa Hawkeyes going to find production from in 2026? The departures were abundant, and new faces

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 13

Is Iowa Basketball Being Underrated or Overrated in the Big Ten for 2026-27?

The NCAA Tournament is a unique experience for teams and fanbases. On one hand, an early exit or upset by a lower-ranked team can completely taint a season and turn the offseason into doom and gloom with no signs of hope.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 12

Where Iowa Football Turns After Missing On Four-Star WR Lawrence Britt

Getting denied by the girl you wanted to take to prom always stings. You put in the legwork, buy the flowers, iron the shirt, and rehearse the line, only to have her tell you she's going with the starting quarterback.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 11

Iowa Women's Basketball Schedules Big SEC Opponent

Iowa fans, get ready for the weekend of November 14 and 15. Big things are coming for the Iowa Hawkeyes that weekend across all fronts. The Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 11

Stock Up: Iowa Women's Basketball Recruiting Continues Upward Trend

There is the transfer portal, the world of NIL, and the nonstop roster shuffling of current collegiate athletes moving from one program to another, but one good, old-fashioned path still exists.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 11

Should Iowa Football Explore Games at Soldier Field if the Bears Depart?

This is no slight to Northwestern, but in terms of Big Ten cities, the Chicago market may be more aligned with the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Wisconsin Badgers, or the Illinois Fighting Illini.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 10

Iowa Hawkeyes Get Creative in NIL Wild West with New Partnership

In the world of college athletics, the rules are constantly changing. All you can do is play by the rules laid out in front of you, and sometimes, that means getting a little bit creative and playing near the edge of the sandbox.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 10

Iowa Football Undervalued in Big Ten's College Football Playoff Betting Odds

Slowly but surely, the 2026 college football season is approaching. With that comes the very forward look at the always-looming College Football Playoff.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 9

Iowa Football Recruiting Lands Defensive Back Jonathan Harris

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to spread their recruiting reach across the Midwest and into the backyards of other Big Ten teams. On the heels of landing defensive

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 8

Instant Reactions to Iowa Women's Basketball's Favorable Big Ten Slate

The Big Ten has announced the conference games for each of its women's basketball programs, and things seem to have broken nicely for the Iowa Hawkeyes on paper.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 8

Iowa Hawkeyes Announce Plans for $50 Million Carver-Hawkeye Arena Upgrades

Things in the world of Iowa basketball continue to get better. With a women's basketball program on the cusp of staying as a national player in the sport and a men's team that just rejuvenated the fan base with a March Madness run, the good news continues for Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 7

Iowa Football Recruiting Lands High-Tools Prospect Bariyus Allen

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to add to their 2027 recruiting class with another splash on the defensive side of the ball. After a recent visit, the Iowa Hawkeyes have landed Bariyus Allen, just after offering the 2027 defensive lineman recruit.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 7

Iowa Football: Three Transfer Portal Adds With Chance to Shine Brightest

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Kirk Ferentz continue to thrust themselves into the modern ways of success in college football, and that is largely through the willingness to seek help via the transfer portal.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Caitlin Clark Reacts to Iowa Director's Baby Announcement

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark emerged as one of basketball's most iconic figures while playing for the University of Iowa. The star guard never won a national championship.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Yardbarker / April 30

Steelers' Gennings Dunker explains Iowa's secret to elite offensive line play

Ferentz has sent a ton of great offensive linemen into the league, and the latest is Gennings Dunker, who was selected No. 96 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Iowa's Kirk Ferentz responds to NCAA punishment for tampering

The Iowa Hawkeyes are going to accept the punishment handed down to them by the NCAA for allegedly tampering with quarterback Cade McNamara before he entered the transfer portal in 2022.

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