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Logan Jones is giving Ben Johnson a lot to think about as he battles for a starting role

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For Iowa's defense to elevate its game, it must 'live up to the standard'

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A linebacker has been turning heads during fall camp and it might not be who you think

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One of my favorite Dolly anecdotes is that she and Kenny Rogers originally recorded their vocals from Islands in the Stream separately. Kenny went first. Dolly went next. When he heard hers, he was so shook he asked to re-do his. She made him raise his game like an athlete.

Jimmy Fallon

I was lucky enough to know and work with the one and only Dolly Parton. She was a phenomenal guest on the show; always funny and always made everyone she met feel like a million dollars. We did duets together, laughed together and danced through Dollywood in the Smoky Mountains

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I'm sorry we never got a chance to meet, but getting this note from Dolly really had a an impact on me. She definitely didn't have to take the time to do it. Even for a kid who mostly listened to rap music, she was an icon. A superstar in every sense. Rest easy Dolly. And thank

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RIP Dolly.

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Heres a good recap of the 2011 show Dolly put on at the Hollywood Bowl. Over the course of the evening, she played guitar, fiddle, banjo, saxophone, penny whistle, dulcimer and autoharp! https://t.co/FynQpoyx8S

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Tim Lester revealed with he is looking at in the extremely tight starting QB battle

If 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 down

While 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 offense

Thankfully 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 change

Even 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 deal

Iowa 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 potential

The 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 shortcomings

A 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 OL

Iowa 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 Ferentz

Having 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 NFL

As 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 way

With 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 loss

Flashback 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 know

College 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 teams

We 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 recognition

Before 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 respect

Fourth-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 on

Kirk 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 Diaz

The 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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Stacking Up 2027 NFL Prospects

Comparing 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 clearer

The 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

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The Dolphins pulled a strange 180 on their Mark Gronowski decision after one game

HE'S BACK! It was only a matter of time before Mark Gronowski was picked back up after the Miami Dolphins waived him before the start of the preseason on August

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Iowa's preseason ranking creates an intriguing start to the Big Ten Conference slate

The first preseason rankings release is always a fun time for college football programs because it helpes them gauge where everyone else see them. For six month

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Iowa's precarious spot in the AP Preseason rankings is right where they should be

With just a few Saturdays left until college football returns, we know where the Hawkeyes will begin the season in the AP Top 25 rankings. The Hawkeyes are comi

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The best moment from the Kids Day open practice had nothing to do with the players

Two of the best traditions in college football reside in Iowa City, and it isn't even close. The Iowa Wave was first conceived in 2017, when a viral Facebook po

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Biggest AP Poll Takeaways 📈

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Hawkeye Football: What We Learned From Iowa’s Kid’s Day Practice

Your best source for quality Iowa Hawkeyes news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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🚨 First CFB AP Poll of Season

Ohio State No. 1 in preseason rankings. See where your team stands 📲

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Complete Big Ten Preview 📝

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AP Top 25 Preseason Poll Predictions

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There was a clear winner from the Kids Day open practice, and it might surprising

Iowa football fans don't often find themselves getting excited about the offense, but this season could easily change that. The program is experiencing signific

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The starting QB battle should be done and dusted after a very revealing open practice

In one of the biggest position battles yet to be decided, one Iowa quarterback's stock took a drastic jump during Kids Day. Iowa football annually hosts an open

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4 of the biggest takeaways from a revealing Kids Day open practice at Kinnick Stadium

Iowa's annual Kids Day open practice gives fans one last glimpse into what the squad could look like in week one. This year's open practice had multiple intrigu

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A duo of emerging wide receivers is exactly what the doctor ordered for Iowa's offense

For the first time in a long time, the Hawkeyes have the potential to have a very deep wide receiver room. The passing attack had another subpar showing last se

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Kirk Ferentz finally alluded to what will ultimately decide who is the starting QB

The offseason is winding down before the 2026-2027 starts, and we still don't have a clearer picture of who the starting quarterback will be. This is nothing ne

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Iowa fans should expect to see Kirk Ferentz on the sidelines for years to come

After another solid season, the longest tenured coach in college football isn't going anywhere anytime soon. The Hawkeyes finished last season on a high note, k

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It took Kaden Wetjen one game to put the NFL on notice that he is here to stay

The NFL is officially here, and for multiple former Hawkeyes, it was a chance to get back on the field for the first time before next season. The Pittsburgh Ste

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A recent fall camp video has done nothing to temper Tony Diaz's immense hype

Even though Iowa is close to wrapping up fall camp, that hasn't stopped the Tony Diaz show. Iowa got some amazing news from the recruiting trail when the progra

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The No. 23 could be the Hawkeyes' lucky number during a pivotal 2026 season

We are just under 25 days until Iowa Football returns! The program wraps up with fall camp during Kids Day on Friday, August 14, signaling that the 2026-2027 se

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Luke Lachey's NFL future is once again in limbo as the injury bug has bitten again

Luke Lachey's brief tenure in Green Bay is over before it could officially begin. The former Hawkeye tight end was projected to have a breakout season in 2023 b

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The reports of Iowa's DL demise could be overblown thanks to a new freak on the line

As we get closer to football season, we still don't have a clear picture of what Iowa's defensive line will look like. During the 2026 Big Ten Football Media Da

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It wouldn't be awards watch list season without a Hawkeye on the Lou Groza Watch List

If there is one thing Kirk Ferentz takes pride in, it's special teams. Iowa has consistently had elite special teams units that changed games, and that trend co

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Even an Achilles injury couldn't slow down George Kittle from another dynamic season

The face of "Tight End U" continues to prove why he is the NFL's best tight end. George Kittle was on a historic pace until a torn Achilles limited him to 11 ga

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Hawkeye Football Opponent Preview: Iowa State

It’s out with the old and in with the new in Ames. Does that mean a Hawkeye W in Iowa City?

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Iowa-Nebraska CFB rivalry carrying over to NFL training camp

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Riley Moss balling out in training camp is exactly what Iowa and Denver fans want to see

If you want another prime example of Iowa football's exceptional development, look no further than Riley Moss. Moss was a very under-recruited high school prosp

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Mark Gronowski's NFL career snag does not signal the end of the line for the talented QB

Without Mark Gronowski under center for the Hawkeyes last season, the Iowa offense would have been far worse than it was. In a frustrating trend that has contin

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Tristan Wirfs' continued NFL success is a microcosm of the Iowa football program

There is no question that Kirk Ferentz prepares his players for the next level, and that has been a consistent trend since his early days in Iowa City. Ferentz

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1 Word for Every Top 25 Team 🗣️

Breaking down 2026 expectations for the nation's best squads 📲

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Two Iowa natives continue proving why Hawkeye football has elite development

The Iowa football program might not be known for racking up National Championships, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a more consistent developmental program. K

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The annual Cy-Hawk game could be won off the field in a make-or-break recruiting weekend

The annual Cy-Hawk rivalry game is always important to fans on both sides, but it could be even more important for the Hawkeyes this season. Even though Iowa ha

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Breaking Down the Hawkeye Football Backfield Timeshare

Iowa added an elite running back in LJ Phillips out of the portal. Will he supplant or supplement returner Kamari Moulton?

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A breakout freshman campaign was just the tip of the iceberg for TE DJ Vonnahme

There is a reason why Iowa is affectionately dubbed "Tight End U," and DJ Vonnahme could easily be the next in line. The Breda, Iowa native and Kuemper Catholic

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Zach Lutmer is poised to accomplish a rare Iowa Football program feat in 2026

The Iowa football program has traditionally been known for three things: elite defense, solid line play, and development. Despite often being held back by a sub

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Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck have all the potential to join Hawkeye Football royalty

The Hawkeyes were fortunate to have the best offensive line in college football last season, with two members of the unit returning for another season. All-Amer

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Multiple question marks didn't dissuade CFB coaches from giving Iowa some respect

We are just four Saturdays away from Iowa football as the excitement for next season continues to grow. The last time we saw Iowa take the field, the squad was

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A former Hawkeye defensive stalwart is getting a second chance in Kansas City

As injuries pile up for the Kansas City Chiefs, a former Hawkeye star defensive lineman is getting a much-deserved second chance. With Patrick Mahomes returning

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Iowa Football: Hawkeyes Expected to Outperform in 2026

Iowa is poised for a top-25 caliber season, if the media and the Hawkeye fanbase know anything.

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First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢

Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

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CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮

Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

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Experts React to CFB Coaches Poll

Tap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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3 key position battles that fans should keep an eye on as fall camp kicks off

Iowa's roster will be put to the test early and often next season, and fall camp gives us our last look at what the squad might look like before the season begi

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Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮

Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲

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Iowa Football continues to be a family business after adding more in-state talent

As the summer winds down and fall camp approaches, the Hawkeyes are in full-go mode for next season. With the 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days in the rearview m

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Curt Cignetti's bold claim about Iowa makes last season feel like a missed opportunity

It is strange to say that a 9-4 season feels like a missed opportunity, but that is what it feels like for the 2025 Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa was well-represented in

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Media Days Takeaways 📝

Breaking down talking points from across the CFB landscape ➡️

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Ryan Day's staunch admission proves he is out for revenge against Iowa this season

Iowa's 2017 campaign was marred by a whole lot of "what-ifs," including multiple close losses due to inconsistent play. The Hawkeyes won their first three games

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Offenses are going to have nightmares about Zach Lutmer thanks to one unique ability

For the first time in a long time, the Iowa defense has multiple question marks before next season, something you don't often hear. The defensive line depth cha

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Fall Camp Battles to Watch 👀

Alabama's QB1 and more high-profile camp clashes ➡️

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Kirk Ferentz got a chance to thank Matt Campbell for ceding the Cy-Hawk rivalry to Iowa

In 2016, Iowa football was flying high after a 12-2 2015 season and a first-place finish in the Big Ten West. The horrific loss to Stanford in the Rose Bowl asi

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Iowa AD Beth Goetz gave a critical Cy-Hawk update that all Hawkeye fans want to hear

The battle for football supremacy in the state of Iowa has been a regular fall tradition, and that isn't going to change any time soon. If you ask any college f

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Kirk Ferentz put WR Tony Diaz in elite company with a comparison no one saw coming

If you spend any amount of time around long-time Hawkeye fans, there's a good chance you've heard them discuss their favorite Hawkeye legends. George Kittle, Bo

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Kirk Ferentz gave everyone a stark reminder about how he feels about the state of CFB

Kirk Ferentz had multiple interesting sound bites during his time at the podium during Big Ten Football Media Days, and if there is one major takeaway, it's thi

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Kirk Ferentz did little to quell fears over one glaring concern before next season

Heading into the summer, there were multiple question marks concerning what Kirk Ferentz's squad might look like next season, and he didn't do much to put every

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The 3 biggest takeaways from Kirk Ferentz's cryptic conversation at Big Ten Media Days

Before his 28th season at the helm of the Iowa football program, Kirk Ferentz got his chance to speak on Iowa's behalf during the 2026 Big Ten Media Days. There

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Iowa Football: Hawkeyes Picked to Finish 8th in Big Ten Preseason Poll

Zach Lutmer leads the way for an Iowa team picked to finish just above middle of the pack in the Big Ten Conference in 2026.

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Iowa boasts some of the best rivalry trophies in CFB with a clear order of best to worst

Iowa Football boasts some of the longest-running rivalry games in college football, with some dating back to the late 1800s. Every college football season, the

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Iowa's strong running back room is exactly what the offense needs to be QB-proof

With very few exceptions, the Iowa Hawkeyes' offense has centered around dynamic running backs. Chuck Long and Brad Banks might have something to say about that

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Pat Narduzzi's wild assertion about the Big Ten proves he needs a reality check

The Big Ten vs. ACC challenge has become a staple of men's college basketball in the winter...not so much in football. Iowa has not matched up against the ACC v

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Iowa Football's recent success has been marred by one glaring gap on its resume

Iowa Football has experienced an extended period of success due to the consistency of Kirk Ferentz and the program's stellar development. The Hawkeyes have been

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On3 fanned the flames of Iowa's ongoing starting QB battle with a bold prediction

We 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

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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

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Kaden Wetjen's funny revelation about Aaron Rodgers proves he's just like one of us

It'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

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Why ESPN's recent FPI prediction proves Iowa's quarterback situation isn't a big deal

As 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

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Iowa's top 3 biggest recruiting wins over the past 5 years that paved the way for success

As 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

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Yahoo Sports is resurrecting a familiar CFB game with some unique twists

Fantasy 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

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Kirk Ferentz can enter some rarified air after being named to the Dodd Trophy Watch List

College 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

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Big Ten recruiting rankings are a rough look for Iowa, but there's no reason to panic

There 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

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Athlon's early bowl predictions paint a grim picture for Iowa's Playoff hopes

Iowa 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

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EA CFB 27's Toughest Environments 🎮

Ranking the iconic video game's hardest places to play ➡️

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CFB 27 is vastly underselling Iowa's top two receivers in its latest rankings

Kirk 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

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Wisconsin is going to have to evaluate where Iowa after bringing back a familiar face

A 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

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Star OL Kade Pieper is earning even more national attention before the 2026 season

There 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

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Kade Pieper's simple three word response to going pro is all the reassurance we need

Ever 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.

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Tim Lester is attempting to add to a blossoming TE room with an intriguing 2029 prospect

It 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

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CFB 27's Top 10 by Conference

Highest-rated players from Big Ten, SEC and ACC 📲

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EA Sports shows 3 Hawkeyes some respect in the College Football 27 ratings

It 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

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The Hawkeyes selected their Big Ten Media Days reps, and they aren't a surprise

Summer 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

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer Portal

Full details on proposal inside 📲

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Predicting Every Top 25 Team's Starting QB 🔮

Breaking down the impending battles and surefire QB1s ➡️

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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

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A transfer defensive lineman is setting himself up to fix Iowa's murky d-line situation

After 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

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Breaking News

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

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Kirk Ferentz's latest recruiting win finally locked up a RB for the 2027 class

The 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

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Luke Lachey's path to making an NFL roster got a boost after a recent announcement

Former 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

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Phil Steele's All-Big Ten list hints at a special season incoming for the Hawkeyes

The 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

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3 critical upcoming recruiting visits that Iowa must get right to show ISU who's boss

The 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

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Iowa's 2028 QB board is filling up after making an offer to a California gunslinger

The 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

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Iowa has thrown its hat into the ring for a rising 2028 dual-threat QB prospect

Iowa has recently shifted its offensive scheme to utilize more mobile quarterbacks, and its recruiting strategy has reflected that. The program locked up its qu

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Iowa lost a 3-star recruiting battle to Northwestern that it won't lose sleep over

The 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

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A former Hawkeye star is headed to Philly after his career took some unexpected turns

The 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

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Iowa's hopes to sign a coveted 4-star WR were dashed after a late push fell just short

Iowa'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

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Iowa's chances of stealing a Nebraska legacy prospect just got a massive boost

Kirk 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

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Iowa fans should be irate after the Brendan Sorsby ruling at Texas Tech

The 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

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Kelvin Bell added to d-line with an under-the-radar prospect with explosive potential

Allen 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.

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Blowing away a four-star WR is exactly what Iowa's offense needs to shift the narrative

The 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.

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Recent rankings prove what CBS really thinks about the Matt Campbell vs. Kirk Ferentz debate

Even 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

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Kamari Moulton is an intriguing breakout candidate in a loaded Iowa backfield

If 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

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Iowa lost a 3-star recruiting battle to Big Ten rival Indiana before it even began

As 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.

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Michael Myslinski is back in the mix for starting OL spot after an long-awaited update

Myslinski 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.

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A former Hawkeye star is at the center of a red-hot position battle in Chicago

The 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

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Bringing in a former Hawkeye could be the answer to the Chicago Bears d-line woes

NFL 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

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1 Word for Every Top 25 Team's Offseason 🗣️

Bite-sized takes across the national landscape ➡️

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Early Cy-Hawk odds reveal just how far Iowa State football has fallen

There 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

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Iowa fans can thank the schedulers for putting the ISU revenge game in primetime

You 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

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4 prospects on commit watch for Iowa during a critical first official visit weekend

Programs are locking in for a huge recruiting period, with the first official visit weekend happening this week. Iowa has been diligently recruiting prospects i

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To say that ESPN is worried about Iowa's QB situation might be an understatement

Spring 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

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Predicting the best and worst-case scenarios for the Hawkeyes after spring ball

Hopefully 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.

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Deshaun Lee's bold prediction about his development should have Iowa fans buzzing

The 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

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It didn't take long for top-100 RB prospect to lock in an official visit to Iowa City

Iowa 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

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3 of the best Iowa Football transfers who will prove they are worth every NIL penny

Rejoice, 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

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Detroit made the obvious choice by keeping a former Hawkeye in the Motor City

Breathe 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

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The new Field of Dreams ballpark has an unexpected Iowa Hawkeyes tribute

The 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

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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

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The "Czar of the Playbook" expects big things from Kaden Wetjen's rookie year

Wetjen 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.

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Big Ten Wants 24-Team Playoff

ESPN reports on expanded CFP, season start date, more from B1G meetings

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George Kittle's Spider Post 😭

Incredible injury rehab update from 49ers TE

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A former member of Tight End U is heading to Green Bay after a brief tenure in Houston

An 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

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Kirk Ferentz's coaching tree grows after the addition of a former NFL offensive guru

It 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

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Joel Klatt revealed why he is worried about the Iowa offense, and it isn't about the QB

Spring 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

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The Bears have 'Large' plans for one of their undrafted free agent signings

It 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

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It's not everyday a legend lets you use his number, and Logan Jones knows its special

The 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.

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Gennings Dunker and his glorious red mullet are officially staying in Pittsburgh

Few college football players have become social stars like former Hawkeye Gennings Dunker. Dunker's popularity took off during the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl with

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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

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