Iowa vs. Troy - September 14, 2024

TROY

FinalSep 14

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Teams

Trojans logo, Trojans 0-3, 1ST 0, 2ND 14, 3RD 7, 4TH 0, TOT 21

Hawkeyes logo, Hawkeyes 2-1, 1ST 0, 2ND 10, 3RD 14, 4TH 14, TOT 38

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9:26[1st & 10 @ TROY 37] M.Caldwell pass complete. Catch made by D.Ross for 63 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

11:12D.Stevens extra point is good.

11:17[1st & Goal @ TROY 4] K.Johnson rushed for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

What's Buzzing

Hawkeye Headquarters

Charles Davis from CBS Sports previews Iowa at Michigan #Hawkeyes

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How did Iowa native Luke Gaffney become the pregame Hawkeye football hype man. https://t.co/10XCvWSbS4

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Hank Brown is officially Iowa's starting quarterback. He talks about preparing for his first road start at Michigan. https://t.co/xGwB93ASUZ

Hawkeye Headquarters

Hank Brown is officially the Hawkeye QB1 and he's making it a full-time job #Hawkeyes

Rookie Watch

DEVELOPING: Ashton Hampton is reportedly thought to be “CB2” behind Leonard Moore by multiple NFL scouts. One NFL scout reportedly believes Hampton is Clemson’s “best” NFL CB prospect since AJ Terrell (Falcons CB). Hampton has allowed a 30.2 passer rating on 131 coverage snaps

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3 observations from Iowa's Week Four depth chart before starting the Big Ten scheduleThe real season begins in week four as the Hawkeyes travel to Ann Arbor to play No. 18 Michigan. Iowa is just ahead of Michigan in the rankings (No. 17) and sho

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Week four power rankings: Where Iowa stacks up against the rest of the Big TenIowa absolutely manhandled UNI, earning them a perfect 3-0 start to the season. The Hawkeyes jumped slightly to No. 17 in the AP Top-25 rankings before the Big

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Iowa's blowout win over Northern Iowa gave them an expected boost in the rankingsIowa has started the season strong with three straight wins, validating its preseason top-25 ranking. The Hawkeyes started the season ranked No. 21 overall, and

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Xavier Williams' head-turning game is further proof of Iowa's deep running back roomA bounce-back offensive performance is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Hawkeyes. It is never an easy game when Iowa and Iowa State play for the Cy-Hawk

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Any lingering doubts about who Iowa's starting QB should be was settled against UNIEveryone has talked at length about Iowa's starting quarterback situation, but after week three, those conversations should be all but over. All offseason, Kirk

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Hank Brown is getting some well-earned respect after a perfect day against UNIIowa's offensive explosion was a welcome sight for many Hawkeye fans, something they haven't seen much of in the past. The Hawkeyes started the season tallying

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Iowa had two quarterbacks under center against UNI, with one obvious winnerIt wasn't as many as in week one, but we saw two different quarterbacks enter the game against Northern Iowa. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski both took snaps a

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Xavier Williams is crediting Iowa's rushing explosion against UNI to one key areaAfter being shut down in week two, the Hawkeye rushing attack woke up in a big way against Northern Iowa in week three. A stingy Iowa State defense held the Haw

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Iowa has a solid case for owning the deepest running back room in college footballFor those of you with any doubts about the Iowa rushing attack without Kamari Moulton and L.J. Phillips Jr., we can safely put those to rest. Moulton and Philli

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4 observations from Iowa's beatdown of Northern Iowa in week three at Kinnick StadiumAfter a hard-fought win against Iowa State in week two, Iowa came out with a vengeance against Northern Iowa in week three. Iowa did everything right against No

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Iowa Football Depth Chart: Hank Brown Named Starter Week 4 vs MichiganIt’s Big Ten opening week as No. 17 Iowa faces off against No. 18 Michigan. Fresh off a 55-0 demolition of UNI, the Hawkeyes’ starting lineup finally has a starting quarterback, and some players return from injury ahead of Saturday’s matchup at The Big House.

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🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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B/R's Playoff Bracket Projections and Predictions after Week 3 🔮How the college football landscape is shaking out after a wild weekend of action 📲

🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

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Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

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CFB Top 25 After Week 3 ↕️More volatility was expected this week after 2 upset losses on Saturday. Tap for full list 📲

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Iowa Hawkeyes Football: Instant Reaction to Dominant 55-0 win Over Northern IowaThe Hawkeyes’ offense annihilated UNI with a barrage of touchdowns, while the defense forced two interceptions in a historic shutout.

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Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

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Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northern Iowa Panthers Fan DiscussionThe Hawkeyes end their non-conference home stand against the UNI Panthers!

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3 keys to a Hawkeye victory as they welcome the UNI Panthers to Kinnick StadiumIowa has been adamant all week that they aren't looking past Northern Iowa to a tough week four matchup against Michigan. Multiple players have said they aren't

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Final odds and predictions for Iowa in its second straight in-state rivalry game vs. UNIKickoff is just around the corner for Iowa's second rivalry game in as many weeks before they hit the road to Ann Arbor. The Hawkeyes enter this game after an e

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How to Watch the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Northern Iowa PanthersThe Hawkeyes are back in Kinnick hosting the Iowa State Cyclones in the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy!

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Hawkeye Football: Updated Game Line, Weather Update for Northern Iowa-IowaIt could be a wet one in Iowa City as the Hawkeyes host the Panthers.

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Iowa Football: Hawkeyes Look to Kickstart Season With UNI MatchupIt’s been a rollercoaster ride thus far. The Hawkeyes look for a tune up against Northern Iowa before Big Ten play.

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Cam Buffington's brilliant Cy-Hawk game proves the Iowa defense is all the way backWith only eight returning starters on both sides of the ball, many worried the Iowa defense would take a step back. Over the first two weeks of the regular seas

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Iowa is using week zero in 2027 to revive a matchup after over 100 years on the shelfAs the Hawkeyes move further into the 2026 regular season, an intriguing matchup was added to their 2027 schedule. Iowa traditionally uses the first three weeks

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Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

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Kirk Ferentz revealed who will 'probably' start for the Hawkeyes at QB in week threeIowa's starting quarterback dilemma is murkier than ever as the competition stretches into its third week. Hank Brown took a massive step toward claiming the st

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Latest CFB Odds and Picks 🔮Tap for everything you need to know before you make your Week 3 locks 📲

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Jaylen Watson isn't looking past Northern Iowa in another in-state rivalry gameIowa has a sparkling 17-1 record all-time against Northern Iowa, but that doesn't mean they are taking the Panthers lightly. The Hawkeyes have won 17 of 18 game

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No. 18 Iowa vs. Northern Iowa: How to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and moreIowa is riding high after knocking off Iowa State with a last-second field goal in week three. The Hawkeyes moved to 2-0 in the young season and jumped to No. 1

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Iowa's frustrating starting quarterback dilemma is stretching into another weekEven though Iowa is riding high after knocking off Iowa State to reclaim the Cy-Hawk Trophy, some wind has been taken out of the sails. Iowa's offense was nowhe

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4 critical takeaways from Iowa's depth chart against UNI that fans must pay attention toIowa ultimately earned a hard-fought win over Iowa State, but it wasn't without some bumps and bruises. The Hawkeyes entered the game relatively healthy, but th

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From walk-on to nailing a game-winning FG against ISU, Caden Buhr is living the dreamTake a bow, Caden Buhr! One of the biggest offseason storylines was the completely revamped special teams unit after LeVar Woods left for Michigan State to join

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Hank Brown's gritty performance against Iowa State deserves high marksWith the starting quarterback situation still up in the air, Hank Brown took a big step toward ending it with his performance in the Cy-Hawk game. A stingy Iowa

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Kirk Ferentz gave Hank Brown the ultimate confidence boost after the win over ISUAs Hawkeye Nation continues to let out a collective sigh of relief, Iowa prepares for another in-state rivalry in week three. Thanks to Iowa native Caden Buhr's

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Iowa Football Depth Chart: Kamari Moulton Remains as Starting Running Back Week 3 vs UNIIt’s state bragging rights week as No. 18 Iowa faces off against the University of Northern Iowa. Fresh off a hard-fought 16-13 victory over Iowa State, the Hawkeyes starting lineup remains completely stable ahead of Saturday’s matchup at Kinnick Stadium.

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Kirk Ferentz revealed why he deviated from his initial QB strategy against Iowa State Although it was more nerve-racking than most people expected, Iowa is 2-0 to start the 2026 season. The Hawkeyes were projected as 14.5-point favorites, and alt

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Iowa jumped into the mix for an intriguing 2028 in-state offensive line prospectThe recruiting momentum for Iowa football continues after a thrilling victory over rival Iowa State. Kinnick Stadium hosted multiple prospects, including 33 fro

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Iowa locked up an important 2028 prospect after a classic Cy-Hawk matchup in week twoIt was a massive weekend for the Hawkeyes on an off the field in week two. The Hawkeyes narrowly escaped with a 16-13 victory in the Cy-Hawk rivalry game agains

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Hawkeye Football Wound Up and Rewind: The Cy-Hawk GameIt wasn’t pretty, but this series rarely is.

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

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Week 2 Top 25 Rankings 📈Texas makes compelling case to be the nation's top team 📲

Hank Brown Keeps it for 6 💪

Iowa QB leads the comeback against in-state rivals

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CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

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Iowa Honors Band Member 💛Hawkeye Marching Band shows support in very fitting way 📸

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Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State Cyclones Fan DiscussionThe Hawkeyes are back in Kinnick playing host to Iowa State for the Cy-Hawk series!

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College Gameday showed Iowa some respect, but hopefully it isn't the kiss of deathThere are a few things you can count on with Iowa football on Saturdays during the season. Most bettors take the under on any game they are in, and they are rar

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An absurd top-25 list adds to Iowa's growing amount of bulletin-board materialApparently, not everyone was impressed with Iowa's dominant performance against Northern Illinois in week one. Iowa's offense lit up the NIU defense for 507 tot

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Iowa State's Bryson Lamb gave Iowa bulletin-board material with an intriguing admissionWhen it comes to stellar offensive line play, Iowa is elite. With George Barnett at the helm and Kirk Ferentz placing heavy importance on solid offensive line p

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Final odds and predictions for the 73rd meeting of Iowa and Iowa State on the gridironThe time for talk is over! Cy-Hawk game day is officially here! Iowa and Iowa State first met on the gridiron in 1894, and after a 13-year hiatus from 1920 to 1

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3 keys to an Iowa victory before they welcome Iowa State to Kinnick StadiumThe biggest early game of the season for the Hawkeyes is right around the corner. Iowa welcomes Iowa State to Kinnick for a night game under the lights, the fir

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How to Watch the Iowa Hawkeyes vs Iowa State CyclonesThe Hawkeyes are back in Kinnick hosting the Iowa State Cyclones in the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy!

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Jeremy Hecklinski has been 'itching' for another chance to show what he can truly doKirk Ferentz made a much quicker quarterback decision this week, revealing that Hank Brown will get his second start for the Hawkeyes in week two. Ferentz didn'

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Iowa's honorary captain for the Cy-Hawk matchup knows a thing or two about beating ISUWe are on the eve of the annual Cy-Hawky matchup, which carries major implications for both programs. Both Iowa and Iowa State started the season with a win and

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Iowa Hawkeyes Football: Iowa State Cyclones Game PreviewYour best source for quality Iowa Hawkeyes news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Kirk Ferentz doesn't feel that football in Iowa is getting is well-earned respectIn the midst of one of the most heated rivalries in college football, Kirk Ferentz dropped a subtle compliment to the Cyclones. Ferentz knows better than most h

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It's safe to say that Kirk Ferentz didn't circle Iowa State on his calendar this yearThe battle for in-state supremacy happens in just a few days! The Iowa-Iowa State rivalry is one of the oldest in-state rivalries in college football, dating ba

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Reece Vander Zee isn't letting the offense off the hook after some week-one misstepsIn a rare display of offensive firepower, the Hawkeyes easily handled the Northern Illinois Huskies in week one. Iowa came out hot and remained hot all game, ge

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Tony Diaz isn't worried about being at the top of the opponent's scouting reportIt might have only been one game, by transfer wide receiver Tony Diaz lived up to his nickname. Diaz was a highly coveted transfer after his dynamic season last

CFB Week 2 Predictions 🔮

Picking winners in the weekend's biggest games

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Week 2 Betting Locks 🔒Breaking down who will come out on top in the battle of Iowa 📲

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B1G Updates Replay ProcessLeague adds in-broadcast review to all games officiated by in-conference crews 📲

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Iowa's slight jump in the AP Top 25 rankings is just about right after crushing NIUIowa opened the season at No. 21 in the AP Top 25 rankings and proved why they are one of the best 25 teams in college football in week one. The Hawkeyes absolu

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Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

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Forget the massive point spread, all the pressure is on the Hawkeyes this weekendOne of the biggest games of the year always happens in week two, and each team has had this game circled on their calendars all offseason. Despite what anyone o

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No. 21 Iowa vs. Iowa State: How to watch, odds, injuries, series history, and moreWe are officially halfway through hate week before the annual Iowa-Iowa State football rivalry matchup! The Cyclones have won three of the past four matchups, i

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Kamari Moulton's week-one explosion is getting the high marks it deservesIowa came out focused and determined against Northern Illinois in week one, and it showed in a dominant win. The Hawkeyes were firing on all cylinders, especial

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Hawkeye Marching Band Member Passes Away Following Heat Related Cardiac Arrest at Kinnick StadiumDerek Phillips, a member of the Hawkeye Marching band has tragically passed away after suffering a heat related cardiac arrest during Iowa’s game against Northern Illinois

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Jack Campbell continues to prove his leadership qualities after his latest distinctionJack Campbell's metoric rise to the top of the NFL continued after a stellar 2025-2026 season. After Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell handed the keys of th

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Week 2 AP Poll Revealed 📊Indiana takes Oregon's spot in top 5 while Michigan falls out. Tap for full rankings 📲

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Iowa Band Member Taken Off Life SupportDerek Phillips suffered 'sudden cardiac arrest' during Week 1 game

🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Michigan unranked 📉 Oregon out of Top 5 📳 Tap for full rankings

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Week 2 CFB Coaches Poll 📊Biggest risers and fallers from latest rankings 📲

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A four-star legacy prospect is just the talent Iowa needs to jumpstart the 2029 classNot only was Iowa's shutout win against Northern Illinois big on the field, but it was also big off the field. The program hosted multiple potential recruits, f

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Target Acquired: Charting Tony Diaz’s Hawkeye DebutTony Diaz, aka “The Boogeyman”, lived up to the preseason hype in his Iowa Hawkeye debut vs Northern Illinois.

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The 2 biggest winners and 1 loser from Iowa's eye-opening performance against NIUThere was no question who was the better team in the Iowa-Northern Illinois game, as multiple players stepped up in a big way for the Hawkeyes. Iowa put the cla

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Hank Brown received support from an unlikely source after his first Iowa startThe lingering starting quarterback decision has unsurprisingly leaked into week two, with the real test coming against Iowa State. Hank Brown got the start for

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3 intriguing details from Iowa's week two depth chart for the Cy-Hawk rivalry matchupThe Hawkeyes took care of business in week one, but with Northern Illinois fully in the rearview mirror, the squad has fully shifted its focus to Iowa State. Io

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The best moment from the week one victory was definitely Kaden Wetjen approvedOne of the hardest-hit groups after last season was the special teams unit, but if the Northern Illinois game is any indication, we can stop worrying about the

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Three quarterbacks guided Iowa's offense to a dominant showing, with one clear winnerWhile the starting quarterback competition was by no means decided against Northern Illinois, we got to see what Iowa's top three options can do. Hank Brown ear

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Iowa Football Depth Chart: Key Lineup Tweaks Week 2 vs ISUIt’s Cy-Hawk week at Kinnick Stadium. Check out the official Week 2 depth chart and adjustments as the Hawkeyes battle the Cyclones under the lights.

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4 important takeaways from Iowa's dominant performance against Northern IllinoisIowa came out firing on all cylinders and never took its foot off the gas in a commanding 40-0 victory over Northern Illinois in week one. Let's not forget: NIU

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CFB Top 25 After Week 1 ↕️No major upsets after this week. Ranking top teams after Saturday's action 📲

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An exceedingly rare Hawkeye accomplishment propelled them to a dominant week one victoryTHAT'S how you start a season! The No. 22 Hawkeyes came in with multiple questions and high expectations, and they exceeded them, and then some, against a clear

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Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

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CFB Week 1 Winners & Losers 📊Refs are the talking point in Michigan's controversial win. Full breakdown of wild slate 📲

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Hawkeye Football: Instant Reaction NIU vs IowaA sleeping giant awakens as Iowa’s offense finds its groove and the defense shuts down Northern Illinois.

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3 keys to victory for Iowa in the season opener against Northern IllinoisWe are just hours away from kickoff for Iowa's first game of the 2026 season against Northern Illinois. The Hawkeyes enter the game ranked No. 22 overall by the

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Updated Heisman Odds 📊Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

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Iowa Football: How to Watch the Hawkeyes vs Northern IllinoisThe Hawkeyes kick off the 2026 season in Kinnick against the NIU Huskies.

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Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predictions for Clemson-LSU, Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

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3 lingering questions that the Hawkeyes can put to bed against Northern IllinoisWeek one of college football is almost here, and the Hawkeyes are ready to get back on the gridiron and show what they can do. The long offseason is finally ove

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Hawkeye Football: Updated Game Line, Weather Update for Northern Illinois-IowaIt’s going to be a scorcher in Kinnick on Saturday.

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For Iowa, NIU is the first of a three-game test to iron out the quarterback dilemmaWith week one fast approaching, we still don't know who will take the first snaps under center for the Iowa offense. Kirk Ferentz has been steadfast in his deci

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Iowa Hawkeyes Football: Northern Illinois Game PreviewThe Iowa Hawkeyes kick off the 2026 football season against the Northern Illinois Huskies.

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Iowa vs. NIU: How to watch, odds, injuries, weather, series history, and moreThe time for talk is over! The start of the 2026 regular season is officially upon us. Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes welcome interim head coach Rob Harley and t

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🚨 New CFB Pregame ShowThis one is completely animated

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Trevor Lauck is locked in and preparing like Saturday is his 'first time ever playing'After paying his dues through his first two years with the program, offensive lineman Trevor Lauck is finally making the most of his opportunity. The Iowa progr

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Kirk Ferentz revealed his strategy for Saturday with the starting QB still in fluxJust days away from the start of the season, and the Hawkeyes are still without a starting quarterback. Kirk Ferentz has consistently stated that both projected

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Early odds give NIU a slim chance of making it a game against Iowa in week oneGet hyped, Hawkeye fans! Game week is officially here, and we are extremely close to some Iowa Football. The Hawkeyes headed into the offseason with multiple qu

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The injury bug has bitten 2 new Hawkeyes before their first official game at KinnickIt isn't uncommon to face some injury adversity at some point during the season, and the Hawkeyes are entering the 2026 season mainly healthy. After a rigorous

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Iowa Football: Former Hawks Impacted by NFL Roster CutsCut Day is Doomsday for some NFL players. See which Iowa Hawkeyes were caught in the crosshairs and which landed on practice squads.

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3 important takeaways from Iowa's first depth chart release of the regular seasonThe time for speculation is coming to a close as the first depth chart of the 2026 regular season has dropped! Fall camp brought up multiple interesting storyli

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Multiple former Hawkeyes who were victims of NFL cutdown received another chanceAfter all NFL rosters were trimmed to 53 players this past weekend, it signals that the 2026-2027 season is right around the corner. The Iowa program is well-re

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3 undrafted Hawkeyes accomplished a rare feat by making a 53-man NFL rosterNFL roster cutdown day is one of the most difficult times of the year for players, and it was a massive day for multiple former Hawkeyes. I13 Hawkeyes were the

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2026 NFL 53-man roster cut-down tracker: Which former Hawkeyes are looking for new homesOne of the most difficult times for NFL players every year is the 53-man roster cut-down day. As the offseason comes to a close, all NFL organizations have to s

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Former Hawkeye Mark Gronowski became a victim of the NFL's 53-man roster crunchMiami's revolving door at quarterback has taken many twists and turns over the past several weeks, with a former Hawkeye right in the middle of it. After going

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NFL teams are quickly learning the hard way why you shouldn't kick to Kaden WetjenFrom Iowa Western Community College to the NFL, Kaden Wetjen continues to show the world why he belongs. After a dynamic career for Williamsburg High School in

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The Big Ten QB rankings are out, and it isn't a surprise where the Hawkeyes landedIowa's starting quarterback battle rages on as it continues to draw national attention. The Hawkeyes are the only program in the Big Ten that hasn't named a sta

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First-year phenom Tradon Bessinger is forcing his way into the quarterback conversationIowa's well-publicized starting quarterback battle rages on as the Hawkeyes continue searching for their best option. The Hawkeyes have one of the few remaining

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A veteran DL stepping up in the offseason is welcome news for Hawkeye fansVeteran linebacker Jayden Montgomery was a pleasant surprise last season after starting middle linebacker Jaden Harrell struggled with injuries. By the end of t

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CFB's Top Returning Players 🌟Best QBs, WRs and more in 2026 📲

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It's next-man-up mentality for Iowa as its secondary depth could be tested earlyPhil Parker and the Iowa defense are facing the difficult task of replacing multiple key contributors from last season, and the depth took another hit before th

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Kirk Ferentz's interesting admission created a position battle no one saw comingKirk Ferentz boldy exclaimed, "Not so fast, Hawkeye fans," after a startling announcement. As we approach the 2026 regular season, Ferentz and the Hawkeyes have

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The Big Ten is slamming the door shut on NFL players returning before teams are temptedWith the college sports landscape already murky enough, it is about to get even murkier. A growing trend in college football is for players who didn't stick in

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A highly productive 2027 Iowa RB commit is proving why he could be a hidden gemIowa doesn't always lock up four- and five-star running back recruits in the backfield, but there is a reason they are consistently one of the best rushing team

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Logan Jones is giving Ben Johnson a lot to think about as he battles for a starting roleFormer Hawkeye center Logan Jones continues to show everyone why he was an All-American selection and the Rimington Trophy winner last season. Jones was initial

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For Iowa's defense to elevate its game, it must 'live up to the standard'No one questions a Phil Parker-coached defense, and the numbers back that up. Under Parker's tutelage, the Iowa defense has ranked in the top 20 in total defens

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A linebacker has been turning heads during fall camp and it might not be who you thinkThe Iowa football program has traditionally had elite linebacker player under Kirk Ferentz, and that continued last season. Even with some injuries to middle li

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Big Ten to Ban NFL PlayersConference set to pass rule today. ESPN has details 📲

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Tim Lester revealed with he is looking at in the extremely tight starting QB battleIf we've heard it once, we've heard it a million times this offseason: the starting quarterback competition is too close to call. Iowa is just a few Saturdays a

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Kirk Ferentz doubled down on his starting QB assessment with the clock ticking downWhile some have knocked Kirk Ferentz for his indecision on the starting quarterback, he has been consistent in his responses. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski h

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Tim Lester is expanding the playbook, and that's amazing news for the Iowa offenseThankfully for Hawkeye fans, the unwatchable Iowa offense has steadily improved under Tim Lester, who is looking to continue that trend this season. Iowa benefi

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Iowa's offense has a great problem, as 2 position groups are forcing a scheme changeEven though Iowa's offense struggled again in the passing game last season, it found success in a previously underutilized area. The Iowa program has traditio

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Why a rough day at fall camp for Iowa's starting quarterback options isn't a big dealIowa starting quarterback decision remains unsurprinsingly unclear. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski have been battling it out for the starting quarterback role

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Iowa has jumped into the mix for a rising 2028 dual-threat QB prospect with big potentialThe Iowa program has a knack for identifying and developing underrecruited talent, and they have the opportunity to do that once again. The Hawkeyes have never

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Iowa Football was just given a stark reminder about its previous program shortcomingsA heated debate among Iowa football fans is how to measure the success of Kirk Ferentz and the program. The Hawkeyes haven't had a losing season since 2012 and

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Tyler Linderbaum's latest distinction proves that Iowa is elite at developing talented OLIowa has become an OL pipeline to the NFL, and that trend continued this offseason. The Hawkeyes had three offensive linemen selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, inc

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Kids Day Practice Worst Case Scenario for Iowa’s Kirk FerentzHaving one player look remarkable while the other struggles in the only open practice of camp is not ideal for head coach Kirk Ferentz.

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Iowa Football – Former Hawkeye Rookies in the NFLAs the NFL preseason marches one, there are more Hawkeye rookies to follow than ever.

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The Iowa secondary is in good hands with two potential breakout stars leading the wayWith only a handful of returning starters, there are plenty of snaps to go around on both sides of the football. The Hawkeyes are missing several key pieces thi

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Michigan is pulling out all the stops to make sure Iowa leaves Ann Arbor with a lossFlashback to October 5, 2019, the last time that Iowa and Michigan matched up in Ann Arbor. It was a defensive struggle that finished in a 10-3 Michigan victory

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Iowa Football earned a unique preseason distinction that proves what fans already knowCollege football fans would be hard-pressed to find a more consistent program than the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa has not had a losing season since 2012 and has won fi

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2 Hawkeyes that were clear snubs from the AP Preseason All-American teamsWe are just a few Saturdays aways from Iowa's week one matchup against Northern Illinois, and the preseason rankings lists are coming out in full force. Even th

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There should zero surprise that Kade Pieper earned more preseason recognitionBefore he even takes an official snap at center, Kade Pieper is gaining a lot of attention. After last season, rumors were swirling that Pieper was going to for

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Kamari Moulton won't be flying under the radar in 2026 as he finally gets some respectFourth-year running back Kamari Moulton has gotten better each season, capped off with a near-1,000-yard rushing season last year. Even though he was limited to

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Jeremy Hecklinski's hype train isn't slowing down as the starting QB battle rages onKirk Ferentz was never going to name a starting quarterback after Kids Day, but there was a clear winner in the battle. One position battle has been more closel

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Hawkeye fans aren't the only ones gushing about transfer wide receiver Tony DiazThe hype surrounding new Iowa WR Tony Diaz has reached all-time highs, and for god reason. The talented University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) transfer w

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Complete Big Ten Preview 📝Projected standings, hot seat watch and more 📲

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Stacking Up 2027 NFL ProspectsComparing top offensive talent to best players from previous classes 📲

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B/R's Preseason CFB Top 25 📊Where did AP poll get it wrong? Full rankings and analysis 📲

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Drew Stevens' path to the starting kicker job in Washington just got a whole lot clearerThe Hawkeyes had a program-record seven players drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, and a handful more were signed as undrafted free agents. Former Hawkeye quarterba