Iowa vs. Illinois State - August 31, 2024

On3 fanned the flames of Iowa's ongoing starting QB battle with a bold predictionWe are 50 days away from the start of Iowa football for the 2026-2027 season, and we still aren't any closer to a starting quarterback decision. The starting qu

Iowa's biggest recruiting double 'what if' that still splits the Hawkeye fanbase Iowa fans, look away, because this painful memory from the recruiting trail is about to resurface. The Hawkeye football program under Kirk Ferentz has earned a

Kaden Wetjen's funny revelation about Aaron Rodgers proves he's just like one of usIt's been a whirlwind few months for former Hawkeye Kaden Wetjen, and it still doesn't feel real to him. Just a few months ago, Wetjen was helping Iowa beat Van

goredbirds.com•1w

Redbirds Picked Second in MVFC Preseason Poll; 12 Redbirds Named To MVFC Preseason Watch List - Illinois State University AthleticsThe Illinois State football team was picked second in the annual Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll, as announced by the Conference office on Tuesday

Why ESPN's recent FPI prediction proves Iowa's quarterback situation isn't a big dealAs we inch closer and closer to college football season, everyone is jumping on way-too-early rankings lists for next season. Preseason award watch lists, power

Iowa's top 3 biggest recruiting wins over the past 5 years that paved the way for successAs summer workouts continue ramping up, the 2026 recruiting class is starting to become fully integrated into the squad. In one of Iowa's bigger recruiting clas

goredbirds.com•1w

Four Redbirds Named Preseason FCS All-Americans By Stats Perform - Illinois State University AthleticsAs the 2026 college football season quickly approaches, a quartet of Illinois State standouts have been tabbed as preseason FCS All-Americans by Stats Perform on

Yahoo Sports is resurrecting a familiar CFB game with some unique twistsFantasy football fanatics, rejoice! Fantasy football has been a fall staple since launching in the late 1990s, but it can be traced all the way back to 1962. Gr

Kirk Ferentz can enter some rarified air after being named to the Dodd Trophy Watch ListCollege football is right around the corner, and even though the Iowa program is undergoing multiple on-field changes, one thing that hasn't changed is Kirk Fer

dearoldgold.com•2w

Big Ten recruiting rankings are a rough look for Iowa, but there's no reason to panicThere are few major college football programs that accomplish more with less, but Kirk Ferentz and Iowa do just that. You won't find the Hawkeyes at or near the

dearoldgold.com•2w

Athlon's early bowl predictions paint a grim picture for Iowa's Playoff hopesIowa Football has been a model of consistency under Kirk Ferentz, and that continued last season. The Hawkeyes started off slowly, with an abysmal loss to Iowa

goredbirds.com•2w

Illinois State Adds 2026 Week Zero Game Against St. Francis - Illinois State University AthleticsThe Illinois State football program has announced that it will host in-state foe St. Francis (Ill.) to open the 2026 football season on Saturday, August 29, at 6

Bleacher Report•2w

EA CFB 27's Toughest Environments 🎮Ranking the iconic video game's hardest places to play ➡️

dearoldgold.com•2w

CFB 27 is vastly underselling Iowa's top two receivers in its latest rankingsKirk Ferentz and company know how underwhelming the offense has been for a while now, and they made a concerted effort to change that. During the transfer porta

Wisconsin is going to have to evaluate where Iowa after bringing back a familiar faceA familiar face could be headed back to the Big Ten after his tenure in Texas. Let's set the scene: it's 2010, and the Big Ten Conference has decided to add a B

Star OL Kade Pieper is earning even more national attention before the 2026 seasonThere are very few players who fall into the category of irreplaceable, but Kade Pieper does that. Ever since taking over as the starting right guard last seaso

Kade Pieper's simple three word response to going pro is all the reassurance we needEver since stealing offensive lineman Kade Pieper from rival Nebraska in the 2023 recruiting class, the blossoming star has been a godsend for the Iowa program.

Tim Lester is attempting to add to a blossoming TE room with an intriguing 2029 prospectIt is well-known that Iowa is dubbed "Tight End U," and the program continues to add to that by snagging talented prospects from the recruiting trail. Breakout

Bleacher Report•4w

CFB 27's Top 10 by ConferenceHighest-rated players from Big Ten, SEC and ACC 📲

dearoldgold.com•4w

EA Sports shows 3 Hawkeyes some respect in the College Football 27 ratingsIt is well-known that the Iowa offensive line was the best overall unit in college football last season, paving the way for another successful year for the Hawk

dearoldgold.com•4w

The Hawkeyes selected their Big Ten Media Days reps, and they aren't a surpriseSummer workouts have begun, and fans can smell college football in the air. It has been quiet around the Iowa football program since spring practices wrapped up

Bleacher Report•4w

FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Predicting Every Top 25 Team's Starting QB 🔮Breaking down the impending battles and surefire QB1s ➡️

Iowa Football offered a rising 2028 prospect with huge upside with a familiar last name With the 2027 recruiting cycle calming down for the program, Iowa Football has turned its attention to the 2028 recruiting class. The Hawkeyes' 2027 class has n

A transfer defensive lineman is setting himself up to fix Iowa's murky d-line situationAfter a solid 2025 season, Iowa Football finds itself in a position they aren't in very often. The program is by no stretch of the imagination in a rebuild, but

Bleacher Report•1mo

Breaking NewsCollege sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition (AP)

Kirk Ferentz's latest recruiting win finally locked up a RB for the 2027 classThe dam has finally broken for new running back coach Jay Norvell after a big win on the recruiting trail. Iowa's 2027 class is still taking shape, with multipl

Luke Lachey's path to making an NFL roster got a boost after a recent announcementFormer Hawkeye tight end Luke Lachey looked like he was going to be the next member from "Tight End U" to light the NFL on fire after a hot start to the 2023 se

Phil Steele's All-Big Ten list hints at a special season incoming for the HawkeyesThe weather is heating up, which means we are inching closer to college football. With 81 days until Iowa starts the 2026 season against Northern Illinois at Ki

3 critical upcoming recruiting visits that Iowa must get right to show ISU who's bossThe Iowa-Iowa State football rivalry has been splitting the state since 1894, and it is one of the more fascinating in-state rivalries in college football. It i

Iowa's 2028 QB board is filling up after making an offer to a California gunslingerThe Hawkeyes' recent recruiting strategy has been very clear as they continue their search for a quarterback to add to the 2028 recruiting class. Kirk Ferentz a

Iowa has thrown its hat into the ring for a rising 2028 dual-threat QB prospectIowa has recently shifted its offensive scheme to utilize more mobile quarterbacks, and its recruiting strategy has reflected that. The program locked up its qu

Iowa lost a 3-star recruiting battle to Northwestern that it won't lose sleep overThe writing was always on the wall for the Hawkeyes after dropping another recruiting battle for a 2027 running back prospect. Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes hav

A former Hawkeye star is headed to Philly after his career took some unexpected turnsThe free agency craziness is over for AJ Epenesa after he finally found a new home. The former Hawkeye star spent the first six seasons of his career with the B

Iowa's hopes to sign a coveted 4-star WR were dashed after a late push fell just shortIowa's hope of flipping the script on offense suffered a blow on the recruiting trail after a talented 2027 athlete shut down a late push by the program. Iowa's

Iowa's chances of stealing a Nebraska legacy prospect just got a massive boostKirk Ferentz and company gained some momentum on the recruiting trail after a big recruiting weekend. Almost a week removed from Iowa's first official visit wee

Iowa fans should be irate after the Brendan Sorsby ruling at Texas TechThe fallout from the Brendan Sorsby case is only just beginning, and it is eerily similar to something the Iowa program went through only a few years ago. Texas

Kelvin Bell added to d-line with an under-the-radar prospect with explosive potentialAllen made an OV to Iowa City this past weekend, and 247Sports lists him as a three-star prospect and the No. 74 overall DL prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.

Blowing away a four-star WR is exactly what Iowa's offense needs to shift the narrativeThe talented Tennessee wide receiver prospect made a midweek visit to the program during the first week of June, and had nothing but good things to say.

Recent rankings prove what CBS really thinks about the Matt Campbell vs. Kirk Ferentz debateEven though he is no longer the head coach of hated rival Iowa State, Matt Campbell is still proving to be a thorn in Kirk Ferentz's side. The longtime Cyclones

Kamari Moulton is an intriguing breakout candidate in a loaded Iowa backfieldIf Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes make it to their first College Football Playoff in 2026, it will be on the strength of the running game. Iowa has traditionally

Iowa lost a 3-star recruiting battle to Big Ten rival Indiana before it even beganAs official visit season heats up, the Hawkeyes have already suffered a minor blow to their 2027 recruiting class without even getting a chance to make a pitch.

Michael Myslinski is back in the mix for starting OL spot after an long-awaited updateMyslinski has had an injury-filled career with the Hawkeyes until he was finally healthy for the first time in 2025. He played in eight games last season, and is in the mix for a starting spot in 2026.

A former Hawkeye star is at the center of a red-hot position battle in ChicagoThe Chicago Bears went from potential chaos to two viable options at the center position in no time at all. Chicago was put through the wringer after Pro Bowl c

Bringing in a former Hawkeye could be the answer to the Chicago Bears d-line woesNFL OTAs are under way, and a former Hawkeye star still does not have a new home. Former Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa is on the open market after spending his

Bleacher Report•2mo

1 Word for Every Top 25 Team's Offseason 🗣️Bite-sized takes across the national landscape ➡️

Early Cy-Hawk odds reveal just how far Iowa State football has fallenThere are very few in-state sports rivalries that capture the attention of the entire state like the annual Cy-Hawk football game. For over 70 years, the Iowa H

Iowa fans can thank the schedulers for putting the ISU revenge game in primetimeYou can tell football season is almost upon us when schedules start becoming clearer. The Hawkeyes wrapped up spring ball and are now diligently awaiting a mass

4 prospects on commit watch for Iowa during a critical first official visit weekendPrograms are locking in for a huge recruiting period, with the first official visit weekend happening this week. Iowa has been diligently recruiting prospects i

To say that ESPN is worried about Iowa's QB situation might be an understatementSpring ball has come and gone, but one thing that won't go away anytime soon: the starting quarterback battle. Transfer QB Mark Gronowski had the position on lo

Predicting the best and worst-case scenarios for the Hawkeyes after spring ballHopefully for the Hawkeyes, it's rinse and repeat for the offensive line, and one quarterback runs away with the competition. A worst-case scenario is the defense regressing with many new players taking expanded roles.

Deshaun Lee's bold prediction about his development should have Iowa fans buzzingThe consensus around the Iowa Football program is that the secondary should be one of the deepest groups on the squad next season. The secondary returns rising

It didn't take long for top-100 RB prospect to lock in an official visit to Iowa CityIowa traditionally recruits very well in the Midwest, and that trend has continued this offseason. With the 2026 class already on board and the 2027 class follo

3 of the best Iowa Football transfers who will prove they are worth every NIL pennyRejoice, Iowa football fans! We are just under five months until the Hawkeyes kick off the 2026 season against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium. Spring foot

Detroit made the obvious choice by keeping a former Hawkeye in the Motor CityBreathe easy, Detroit Lions fans. The organization made an important move to keep one of the franchise's cornerstones in Detroit. After last season, a bizarre N

The new Field of Dreams ballpark has an unexpected Iowa Hawkeyes tributeThe long-time voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes has earned another special honor that he probably didn't see coming. Even if you aren't from Iowa, you know about the l

If there is one thing that you don't miss with when Kirk Ferentz is around, it's punting"Punting is winning" is not just a cute t-shirt, but a way of life in Iowa City. The phrase has been synonymous with the Iowa football program for many years, s

The "Czar of the Playbook" expects big things from Kaden Wetjen's rookie yearWetjen was drafted No. 121 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft and is projected to make an immediate impact on special teams next season.

Bleacher Report•2mo

Big Ten Wants 24-Team PlayoffESPN reports on expanded CFP, season start date, more from B1G meetings

A former member of Tight End U is heading to Green Bay after a brief tenure in HoustonAn oft-injured tight end has found a new home after spending a year in H-Town. The Iowa football program is well-known for developing NFL-caliber tight ends, an

Bleacher Report•2mo

George Kittle's Spider Post 😭Incredible injury rehab update from 49ers TE

Kirk Ferentz's coaching tree grows after the addition of a former NFL offensive guruIt only took a year, but a former long-time NFL coach caught the coaching fever and has come out of retirement. We all know how much Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa p

Joel Klatt revealed why he is worried about the Iowa offense, and it isn't about the QBSpring practices wrapped up a short time ago, but we are already being bombarded with way-too-early top-25 projections for next season. The Hawkeyes finished th

The Bears have 'Large' plans for one of their undrafted free agent signingsIt is extremely hard to make a 53-man roster after going undrafted, but six former Hawkeyes are attempting to do just that. Seven Hawkeyes were lucky enough to

It's not everyday a legend lets you use his number, and Logan Jones knows its specialThe Chicago Bears drafted Jones with the No. 57 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and now he has extremely high expectations with the No. 54 on his chest.

Gennings Dunker and his glorious red mullet are officially staying in PittsburghFew college football players have become social stars like former Hawkeye Gennings Dunker. Dunker's popularity took off during the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl with

Kaden Wetjen is bringing the speed to Pittsburgh after inking his first pro deal"The Jet" is officially landing in Pittsburgh after the Steelers selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. There were very few players who were as

The Iowa tight end group just got even more lethal after a massive injury updateThe Iowa football program got some HUGE news regarding the status of an injured tight end. Starting tight end Addison Ostrenga was injured during the September

Undecided CFB QB Battles ⚔️Breaking down top competitions across the country 📲

B/R's Updated Top 25 after Spring Practices and Games 🔢Where Iowa stands as preparations for the 2026 season continue 📲

The uphill climb to make an NFL roster just got even steeper for Ethan HurkettThe NFL Draft has come and gone, and 13 former Hawkeyes are now heading to rookie minicamps to prove they belong on the 53-man roster. A program record seven H

Questions about the offense didn't stop Iowa from climbing into a way-too-early top 25They project the Iowa backfield to be one of the best in the Big Ten, and no one is worried about a Phil Parker-coached defense. If the offense can put up around 30 points per game, Iowa could be a force next season.

One season as a starting OT was enough for PFF to anoint Trevor Lauck as a top prospectAfter becoming a starter at tackle last season for the Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line, Lauck is now projected as the sixth OT and the No. 31 overall player according to PFF College.

In unsurprising news to Iowa fans, Kade Pieper is already topping 2027 big boardsAfter earning a starting spot last season, Kade Pieper has quickly become a name to watch in NFL Draft circles. There were rumors that Pieper would leave Iowa e

Iowa fans get first look at when record-setting rookie class begins NFL grindThe Iowa Hawkeyes hit a program record for players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team had a total of seven players who found their NFL homes during the e

An injury-plagued WR is getting a chance to showcase what he can do at the next levelA productive NFL Draft and undrafted signing period is about to improve for the Hawkeyes. Iowa had a program-record seven players drafted this year, with six ot

What does Iowa's performance in the draft say about their last two seasons?The only other time the Hawks had this many draftees in back-to-back seasons was 2009-11 but the team results haven't matched

Kirk Ferentz doubled-down on his disgust with the NCAA's recent tampering rulingThe NCAA ruled that Iowa violated recruiting rules by making illegal contact with quarterback Cade McNamara, forcing Ferentz to vacate four wins in addition to its self-imposed sanctions.

A broken NFL rule just cost former Hawkeye Jack Campbell a year of his contractFor the second straight season, a former Hawkeye is messed over by a strange NFL rule. Before last season, the Baltimore Ravens declined former Hawkeye center T

Iowa is bucking a growing trend in college football, showcased during the NFL DraftKirk Ferentz has been at it for over 25 years, but his development process remains world-class. A program record seven Hawkeyes were selected in the 2026 NFL Dr

Iowa Sets Record as Seven Hawkeyes Hear Their Names at the 2026 NFL DraftYour best source for quality Iowa Hawkeyes news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The Commanders gave Drew Stevens the best news he is probably going to hear all weekThe great news continues pouring in for fomer All-Big Ten kicker Drew Stevens. Stevens capped off his Iowa career by passing legendary kicker Nate Kaeding for t

Spring's Over, the QB Battle Isn't: Takeaways From Iowa's Open Practice at KinnickThe Hawkeyes are still searching for their starter at QB after the spring practice period ends.

Xavier Nwankpa's simple statement proved he has all the motivation he needsFor five former Hawkeyes, the focus has completely shifted from the NFL Draft to proving they are worthy of a spot on the 53-man roster. Iowa set a new program

The 3 biggest takeaways from Iowa's final 2026 spring practiceNot to be overshadowed by the 2026 NFL Draft, Iowa wrapped up spring ball with an open spring practice to give everyone a first glimpse into what the squad migh

The Commanders' revolving door at kicker is exactly the opportunity Drew Stevens needsEven a record-setting 2025 season was not enough for an NFL organization to take a chance on Drew Stevens. During Iowa's thrilling 25-24 victory over Penn State

The journey isn't over for five Hawkeyes who didn't hear their names called on Draft nightEven though the Hawkeyes had a record-setting 2026 NFL Draft, that doesn't make it any easier for multiple Hawkeyes who weren't drafted. Seven Hawkeyes were sel

The Chicago Bears were 'smitten' with their second-round center out of IowaThe Bears selected Jones with the No. 57 overall pick in the second round, saying they felt "convicted" as a staff that he was their guy.

Kaden Wetjen's unique response to being drafted by the Steelers will make you smileIf there was one big theme from the 2026 NFL Draft, it is that the Pittsburgh Steelers LOVE drafting former Iowa Hawkeyes. The Steelers and Hawkeyes obviously s

A record-setting NFL Draft further adds to Kirk Ferentz's Hall-of-Fame legacyThe 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and it was a record-setting weekend for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Entering the Draft, 94 Hawkeyes have been selected during Kirk

Bleacher Report•5mo

Dolphins Draft Iowa EDGE📋 Max Llewellyn (No. 238 overall) ⭐ Listed at 6'5", 263 pounds 🎥 Watch his pass-rush moves

Bleacher Report•5mo

TJ Hall Scouting ReportIowa CB goes No. 219 overall

Saints Draft Iowa CB

📋 TJ Hall (No. 219 overall) 🧠 Has a high football IQ 🎥 See how he could play 2 position in NFL

Cardinals Draft Iowa LB

Arizona Cardinals

3mo

@AZCardinals

Locked in @karson_sharar #BirdGang

Seahawks Draft Iowa IOL

📋 Beau Stephens (No. 148 overall) 🤩 First-Team All-American 🎥 Watch 6'5", 315-pounder bully people

Bleacher Report•8mo

Beau Stephens Scouting ReportIowa IOL goes No. 148

Logan Jones completed a rare bucket list item that he didn't even know he hadIn a bit of a surprise, Logan Jones was the first Hawkeye selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, going No. 57 overall. All the experts and fans were expecting Gennings

Steelers Draft Iowa WR

📋 Kaden Wetjen (No. 121 overall) 🔪 'Twitchy Swiss army knife' 🎥 Watch his versatility and return game

Bleacher Report•5mo

Kaden Wetjen Scouting ReportIowa WR goes No. 121

Pittsburgh Steelers did what had to be done to secure menacing Iowa OL Gennings DunkerThe Pittsburgh Steelers did what they had to do to land their guy at the tail end of the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, striking up a trade with the Seattle

Bears OL Wins Ketchup for Life 😳You read that correctly. Details of inaugural 'Mr. 57' here 📲

Bears fans who are worried about Caleb Williams will absolutely love Logan JonesThe Chicago Bears don't have to worry quite as much about the protection up front for quarterback Caleb Williams anymore. They took care of that with the select

Bleacher Report•9mo

Full Gennings Dunker Scouting ReportIowa OL goes No. 96 overall

Steelers Draft Viral Iowa OL

Gennings Dunker's look made him a combine star. Watch the 6'5'', 319-pounder bully opponents 🎥

Bleacher Report•9mo

Full Logan Jones Scouting ReportIowa center goes No. 57

Bears Draft Iowa C

📋 Logan Jones (No. 57 overall) ⭐ Compared to Tyler Linderbaum 🎥 See why he was a unanimous All-American

3 things for Iowa fans to watch out for during the Hawkeyes' open spring practiceAfter a very busy spring, Iowa Football finally wraps up practices with an open practice this weekend. The open spring practice is an annual tradition that give

Find someone who loves you as much as Gennings Dunker loves Hawkeye FootballThe NFL Draft is officially here, with over 250 athletes hoping to hear their names called in Pittsburgh. Iowa has at least eight players who have the potential

One defensive group is putting long-time DC Phil Parker's mind at ease this springVeteran defensive coordinator Phil Parker is not one to waste words, and when he compliments a player or group of players, that carries a lot of weight. Parker

It wouldn't truly be an Iowa spring practice without an offensive lineman getting praisedThe Hawkeyes are ramping up practices before their spring football game this weekend. The spring game will give the fans and media a first look at the squad in

Iowa Football 2026 NFL Draft hub: How to watch, who's heading where, and analysisWith the 2026 NFL Draft just around the corner, multiple Hawkeyes anxiously await their fate. Eight Hawkeyes are projected to be selected in the Draft, further

Kirk Ferentz's draft selection numbers are projected to go up during the 2026 NFL DraftThe NFL Draft is right around the corner, and over a handful of Hawkeyes have a chance to hear their names called in Pittsburgh! Kirk Ferentz has built a legacy

If you're a prospect with NFL aspirations, you should probably go to IowaTo say Kirk Ferentz and his staff have been elite at developing players might be one of the biggest understatements you will hear all year. The 2026 NFL Draft i

There is growing belief that QB Mark Gronowski will achieve his NFL dreamsThe buzz surrounding quarterback Mark Gronowski has steadily grown since his performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl. Gronowski was slinging it all over the fi

Top Future NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in 2026 👀Assessing the next group of players who look prime to make it to the next level ➡️

ESPN's latest assertion about an Iowa LB proves just how good Phil Parker isThe 2026 NFL Draft is just days away, and multiple former Hawkeyes hope to hear their names called in Pittsburgh. One player that has been steadily rising since

Logan Jones' NFL destination is coming into focus, and it could be a perfect fitThe 2026 NFL Draft is just a week away, and that means projections galore for all the talent hoping to hear their names called on draft night. One of those tale

Jeremy Hecklinski's latest assertion about the offense is welcome news for Hawkeye fansWhat potential QB1 Jeremy Hecklinski lacks in actual game experience, he makes up for with raw talent and confidence. Hecklinski became Mark Gronowski's primary

Hank Brown is only trying to control what he can control in his battle for starting QBWhile everyone has been distracted by the basketball transfer portal, Iowa Football has been grinding during spring practices. While nothing is usually decided

Jay Norvell had some unique ways to describe the blossoming talent in the RB roomDon't look now, but Iowa Football potentially has the deepest running back room in the Big Ten. The group dealt with injuries to multiple players last season, i

NCAA FBS Proposes New ScheduleOversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

goredbirds.com•3mo

Big New Audiovisual Experience Headed to Illinois State from Daktronics - Illinois State University AthleticsDaktronics has partnered with Illinois State University to design, manufacture and install a new LED video display, totaling 2,025 square feet, and a Daktronics

A former Hawkeye went in on the NCAA after a brutal ruling against Iowa FootballThe NCAA ruling against the Iowa Football program still has multiple parties up in arms over the decision. After it was determined that Kirk Ferentz and the Iow

2026 NFL Draft Profile: Iowa OL Gennings DunkerThe man. The mullet. The next Iowa tackle moving inside?

Kirk Ferentz's big recruiting blunder has come back to bite Iowa Football once againFerentz made illegal contact with then Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara. Iowa went 18-9 while McNamara was on the roster, but only the four wins from the 2023 season will be vacated.

CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

What to Know About 'Viral' Draft StarIowa OL Gennings Dunker became a sensation at the combine

The Joe Moore Award winners were so good that even backups are testing off the chartsIt is no secret that what the Iowa offensive line accomplished last season will go down as one of the best seasons by an OL unit in college football history. Ju

Phil Parker wants to add another safety prospect with big upside to his defenseCrumb, a 2027 safety prospect from DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD is the latest defensive back to receive an offer from Phil Parker and the Iowa Football program.

Iowa is trying to steal a top OL prospect from right under Nebraska's noseOffensive line coach George Barnett has been a godsend for the Iowa program since he joined in March 2021. During his tenure in Iowa City, stellar offensive lin

The highly-anticipated starting QB decision is still very much up in the airIt is still early in the spring, but one position battle will remain at the forefront of everyone's mind until an official decision is announced. After senior s

Kade Pieper showcasing his versatility in the spring is exactly what Iowa needsThere is no shortage of talent on Iowa Football's roster for this season, but one of the question marks heading into the spring and summer is the offensive line

A first in-depth look at Iowa Football is coming sooner than you thinkIowa Football will be back sooner than you think! The Hawkeyes are still in the early stages of preparation for the 2026 season as Kirk Ferentz and the squad co

A new Hawkeye WR is quickly showing defensive backs why he is called the 'Boogeyman'Diaz, a transfer from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, was a prolific wide receiver for the Vaqueros last season and is showing he is ready to contribute right away.

goredbirds.com•4mo

Carpenter Hired As Redbird Football Running Backs Coach - Illinois State University AthleticsIllinois State head coach Brock Spack has completed his coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season, as he has announced the hiring of KeyShawn Carpenter as the team's new running backs coach. He replaces Mike Grant, who left for a position on the coaching staff at Iowa.

Some much-needed reinforcements are coming to the Iowa DL in 2027Wins are coming in bunches for the Hawkeyes on the recruiting trail. Over the past week, Iowa has added three talented players to the 2027 recruiting class, inc

Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes added some OL depth to a growing 2027 recruiting classMore beef is coming to the offensive line in 2027! After the Iowa offensive line earned the Joe Moore Award, given to the best offensive line unit in college fo

Iowa wants to reel in a talented 2029 two-way player by creating a good early rapportWhen you know, you know, and that is certainly the case for a talented 2029 prospect that the Iowa Football program has stayed in constant contact with. Kirk Fe

Phil Parker and Iowa are pushing for a ball-hawking safety to jumpstart the 2028 classIowa has been actively pursuing prospects who are under the radar at this stage in the recruitment process. The secondary and the offensive line have been the f

Iowa has entered the sweepstakes for a rising in-state star OL in the 2028 classKirk Ferentz and the football program have stayed active on the recruiting trail throughout spring practices, adding two talented players to a blossoming 2027 r

It's safe to say that Kirk Ferentz doesn't really care who Iowa plays next seasonIowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is not well known for his sense of humor, but he will often say funny things without even trying. As spring practices continue, Fer

Early thoughts of entering the NFL Draft thankfully never became a reality for a star DBThe Hawkeyes have a solid list of potential NFL Draft picks this year, but thankfully, one star defensive back decided not to be one of them. Iowa has at least

Bleacher Report•4mo

Wild CFB Private Jet Expenses ✈️Alabama, Nebraska and Michigan all spent over $1M on private travel in 2025 (FOS)

QB Jeremy Hecklinski's 'relentless' downfield approach is just what Iowa needsOne of the more interesting position battles to watch during Iowa's spring practices is at the quarterback position. With Mark Gronowski exhausting his eligibil

Kirk Ferentz is pushing for a rising in-state prospect to add to a growing 2027 classIt feels like just yesterday the Hawkeyes won the ReliaQuest Bowl, knocking off Vanderbilt to end the season. The 2025 season has come and gone, and Iowa is now