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300-Pound DL Linked To Iowa In Transfer Portal

Standing 6'3'' 300-pounds, this is the type of player that was built to be an Iowa Hawkeye. Not only is Joe Hjelle the size and stature of what head coach Kirk Ferentz is looking for, but he's also an Iowa native.

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Iowa DB Accepts Invite To Hula Bowl

Between the Panini Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine Bowl and the Hula Bowl, the Iowa Hawkeyes have plenty of representation. With NFL Draft aspirations, Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa will return to Florida on January 10 to participate in the Hula Bowl.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 18

Iowa Surges in NET Rankings After Western Michigan Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes, in the team's opening season under head coach Ben McCollum, have quickly familiarized themselves with the national spotlight. After

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 17

Iowa Trio Leading Nation in Efficiency

The 2025-26 Iowa Hawkeyes, currently boasting a 9-2 (1-1 in-conference) overall record, have wasted no time in forming a new identity under a new head coach.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 17

Iowa Got a Steal in Freshman Forward

In head coach Ben McCollum's first year behind the wheel for the Iowa Hawkeyes - an experiment that has, thus far, paid off in the form of a 9-2 record - the team's primary playmaking options have been upperclassmen.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 16

Tradon Bessinger Could Change Iowa's Offense Forever

At this point, the Iowa Hawkeyes may as well give Class of 2026 quarterback Tradon Bessinger a key to the city. After getting stellar QB play from Mark Gronowski this past season, Iowa knows they can still take it a step further.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 16

Latest Bracketology Projection Sees Iowa Trending Downward

While there's still so much time left in the season, it's always fun to keep up with Bracketology. March Madness is as good as it gets, and the Iowa Hawkeyes know this could be their year to make an impact.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 16

Iowa Shouldn't Fear UConn in Champions Classic

In no world is head coach Jan Jensen going to let the Iowa Hawkeyes play scared against UConn. Sure, the Huskies may be the No. 1 team in the nation, but this is the type of challenge that gets teams ready for tournament time.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 16

Iowa Sees Slight Drop in National Ranking Despite Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes, entering their two-game stretch this past week, were widely seen as dangling on the edge of recognition in the AP Poll. Having received the most votes of all unranked teams for the honor, the Hawkeyes' road bout with the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 16

Iowa's AP Top 25 Ranking After Season's First Loss

After dropping their first game of the year, Iowa Hawkeyes fans were worried about how far they may fall in the AP Top 25. When the latest poll was released on Dec.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 16

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz Extends Unbreakable Record

While Iowa Hawkeyes fans patiently await their New Year's Eve bowl game, they were thrilled to hear the news that head coach Kirk Ferentz would be returning to the program.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 15

Iowa Names MVPs At Team Awards

With just one game remaining before putting a wrap on the 2025 season, the Iowa Hawkeyes came together to name their offensive and defensive MVPs. During the team awards, the Hawkeyes named their Most Valuable Player on both sides of the ball.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 15

Iowa OL Accepts Panini Senior Bowl Invite

Last week, kicker Drew Stevens was the first Iowa Hawkeyes player to accept his invite to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl. Each and every year, nearly all of the top seniors come together for one more game after their respective bowl games have come to an end.

Beau Stephens News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 15

Two Iowa Players Named AP First-Team All-Americans

Time and time again, the Iowa Hawkeyes offensive line is recognized. They're no joke, and it comes as no surprise that Rimington Trophy winner Logan Jones and 2026 Panini Senior Bowl player Beau Stephens made the list.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 15

Iowa Names Five Permanent Captains During Team Awards

Each and every year, the Iowa Hawkeyes come together for their annual team awards. A pair of players were named Roy J. Carver Most Valuable Player, but only one of those became a permanent team captain.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 15

Ben McCollum Wants to Make Iowa a Basketball School

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program has, in recent years, seen middling success as a result of their own self-imposed mediocrity. Under former head

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 15

Iowa's Defense Delivers Season's Best Performance in Latest Win

With 10 minutes left in the game, the Iowa Hawkeyes were on the brink of history. Obviously, once head coach Ben McCollum pulled his starters, things got out of hand.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 14

Three Takeaways As Iowa Cruises Past Western Michigan

For the seventh time this season, the Iowa Hawkeyes picked up a win at home. They're unbeaten at Carver this season as they improved to 9-2 overall with their 91-51 win over Western Michigan.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 14

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 14

Iowa Smashes Jimmy V Classic Viewership Records

Having sold out of season tickets for three straight seasons, it's hard not to be on the Iowa Hawkeyes bandwagon. Second-year head coach Jan Jensen has been with the team long enough to know just how special this environment is.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 14

Iowa HC Discusses Chit-Chat Wright's Second-Half Absence

While it's not like the Iowa Hawkeyes needed Chit-Chat Wright like they did against Iowa State, fans were still concerned with her second-half absence.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 14

Iowa Remains on Brink of AP Top 25 Rankings

The Iowa Hawkeyes, coming off a loss to their in-state rival Iowa State Cyclones on the road, 66-62, will have to wait three games before they get another chance to secure their first ranked win of the Ben McCollum era.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 14

Iowa Lands Class of 2027 Three-Star LB Commitment

Even though there are a few weeks until the Iowa Hawkeyes football team takes the field one last time, there's still plenty of football news to share. Most recently, Braylon Bingham pledged his commitment to the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Iowa's Logan Jones wins the Rimington Trophy

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College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / December 11

Audi Crooks continues unprecedented pace in Iowa State's win

Audi Crooks continues unprecedented pace in No. 10 Iowa State's win over No. 11 Iowa

The 10th-ranked Iowa State women held off a rally from No. 11 Iowa in a 74-69 win in the latest installment of the in-state rivalry on Wednesday night.

Arkansas women bounce back, trounce Jackson State

Women's Top 25 roundup

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

In men's CBB news, No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points

No. 7 Houston cruises to a big win over lowly Jackson State

No. 23 Nebraska whips Wisconsin, equals best start in school history