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Hawkeye Football Mt. Rushmore: Quarterbacks
Welcome to Hawkeye Football Mt. Rushmore, our summer series chipping out the four faces that belong on each position group’s all-time monument. We start where every football conversation starts (and where our position previews began) – at quarterback. Iowa is a school known for its defense, its offensive lines, its tight ends, and its commitment […]
Hawkeye Football 2026 Position Preview: Quarterback
Let’s pour one out for the departed. Mark Gronowski was unlike anything else we’ve seen at the quarterback position in Iowa City. While he showed plenty of ability throwing the ball in his days at South Dakota State, the fifth year senior really shined for the Hawkeyes as a runner, adding a new dynamic to […]
How Many Games will the Hawkeyes Win in 2026?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Iowa fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We’re officially inside of three months from the return of Iowa football inside Kinnick Stadium, and […]
The 10 Wildest Stats from Iowa’s 2025 Season (and What They Mean for 2026)
Iowa finished 2025 at 9-4 and ranked #17 in the final AP poll, capped off with a win over Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl. On paper, a perfectly nice season. Look under the paper, though, and 2025 was one of the more statistically bizarre Iowa football seasons in recent memory: an offensive line that may […]
Hellerball Check-In: Where Iowa Baseball Stands With Regular Season Winding Down
Football season is over and football season is six months away. So while the rest of the Iowa sports calendar settles into spring break mode, our attention naturally turns to the diamond. Rick Heller’s Hawkeyes are 28-18 overall, 12-12 in the Big Ten, and right at the inflection point where the next two weekends decide […]
Relive the Moment: The Night Mark Gronowski Wrote His Iowa Legacy
Welcome to Relive the Moment, our offseason series where we crack open the tape on some of the most memorable games in Iowa Hawkeye history. We’ll revisit the setup, the swing plays, and the legacy — and tell you where the cast of characters ended up. First up: a game we never want to stop […]
What does Iowa’s performance in the draft say about their last two seasons?
The Iowa Hawkeyes had 7 players drafted this past weekend, a record for the program. The two year stack for the program is 12, most recently matched by the 2010, 2011, and 2012 draft classes when six Hawks were taken each year. Unlike that stretch of seasons, Iowa was unable to capitalize on the same […]
Iowa Sets Record as Seven Hawkeyes Hear Their Names at the 2026 NFL Draft
Seven. Seven Hawkeyes. We have spent more drafts than we care to remember sweating out late-Saturday phone calls wondering if Iowa would squeeze in a kicker before midnight to keep the streak alive. Not this year. This year the Hawkeyes set a record, three offensive linemen heard their names called, and Kirk Ferentz quietly added […]
Spring’s Over, the QB Battle Isn’t: Takeaways From Iowa’s Open Practice at Kinnick
The grass at Kinnick has officially soaked up the last spring rep of 2026. Iowa wrapped its 15-practice spring slate with an open session for fans on Saturday morning, and the headlines coming out of it are the ones we expected: the quarterback battle is going to August. A sophomore receiver might be the biggest […]
McCollum’s first portal season a big success
The Iowa Hawkeyes have continued to ride the high of an Elite 8 into a strong start to the offseason. Ben McCollum minimized defections, addressed areas of need, and still have potentially more to go as the pages turn to the 2026-27 season. Keep everyone on the bus A key factor with McCollum is the […]
2026 NFL Draft Profile: Iowa OL Gennings Dunker
The NFL Draft is just around the corner with the first round slated for Thursday, April 23rd with things kicking off at 7pm CT. That’s followed up by rounds 2-3 kicking off at 6pm CT on Friday, April 24th while rounds 4-7 wrap up all afternoon on Saturday the 25th. As has been the case […]
Hawkeye Football Recruiting: Breaking Down Iowa’s Class of 2027
Iowa has seven commits in the 2027 class, ranked 17th nationally. Here's a full breakdown of every commit, position needs, upcoming visits, and names to watch.
Iowa Basketball: Hawkeyes Search for a Center in the Transfer Portal
81% of Iowa fans say center is the top transfer portal priority. We break down the names to watch: Andrew McKeever, Sananda Fru, Blake Barkley, Ace Glass, and more.
Women’s Basketball: Dani Carnegie commits to the Hawkeyes
Jan Jensen and the Iowa Hawkeyes have landed their first commitment of the offseason with a huge get: former Georgia and Georgia Tech guard Dani Carnegie, who comes to Iowa with two years of eligibility remaining. Carnegie visited Iowa City on April 10 and announced the decision tonight on social media: The signing will reunite […]
Thank You, Alvaro: Folgueiras Enters the Transfer Portal
Alvaro Folgueiras has entered the transfer portal after one season at Iowa. He gave us the shot that ended a 27-year Sweet 16 drought. We will always have that corner three in Tampa.
Hawkeye Football: An Early Look at Iowa’s Spring Practice
Spring football is here, and after spending the last month watching the basketball team make a historic March Madness run, it’s time to pivot to the other sport that makes Iowa City tick. Kirk Ferentz opened spring practice on March 25 for his 28th season at the helm, and there is no shortage of storylines […]
Iowa Basketball: Can McCollum Meet Expectations in Year 2at Iowa?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Iowa fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The college basketball season has finally come to an end as Michigan defeated UConn to win […]
Taking stock of Iowa’s 2026-27 rotation as the portal opens
It’s that time of year again. When the door on the season closes, the window of the portal opens. So far, there’s been no official movement among the Iowa Hawkeyes, though that could change. But the current state of Iowa’s roster is … pretty good all things considered. As JP noted, the Hawks lose 3 […]
Taking stock of Iowa’s 2025-26 rotation as the portal opens
It’s that time of year again. When the door on the season closes, the window of the portal opens. So far, there’s been no official movement among the Iowa Hawkeyes, though that could change. But the current state of Iowa’s roster is … pretty good all things considered. As JP noted, the Hawks lose 3 […]
Iowa Basketball: What to Expect from the Hawkeyes in 2026-2027
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Iowa fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It was a frustrating, disappointing end to an incredible run, but did not in any way […]
Iowa Hoops: Reflecting on the McCollum proof of concept after his first season with the Hawks
Ben McCollum’s first season was an unquestioned success after leading the Iowa Hawkeyes (24-13, 10-10) to the Elite 8 for the first time since 1987, Dr. Tom Davis’ first season in Iowa City. But it didn’t always feel that way. There was the January swoon where the Hawks struggled through illness and amassed 3 straight […]
Hawks run ends with 71-59 loss to Illinois
Well folks. It was a helluva run in Ben McCollum’s first season. But the magic ran out against a familiar foe with the Iowa Hawkeyes (24-13) losing to the Illinois Fighting Illini (28-8), 71-59, after the offense dried up in the second half. Bennett Stirtz led the Hawks with 24 points on 8/17 shooting and […]
Iowa Hoops: previewing Hawks/Illini, how to watch, & fan discussion
The 9-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (24-12, 10-10) are facing down the 3-seeded Illinois Fighting Illini (27-8, 15-5) after they took down the hometown Houston Cougars. The Hawks are looking to advance to their first Final Four since 1980 while Illinois hasn’t been there since 2005. These team’s first matchup was an Illinois used an early 13-0 […]
VAMOS: HAWKS BEAT NEBRASKA TO GO TO ELITE 8
The Iowa Hawkeyes (24-12) are heading to the Elite 8 after a 9-0 run with under 5:00 left to get their first lead of the game and keep it against the rival Nebraska Cornhuskers, winning 77-71. It’s the first time they’ve made the Elite 8 since the 1987 team in Tom Davis’ first season. They’re […]
Iowa Hoops: how to watch Hawks in Sweet 16 vs Nebraska, Stats, and Fan Discussion
What a year this week has been. Since the Iowa Hawkeyes (23-12, 10-10) punched their ticket into the Sweet 16 against Nebraska (28-6, 15-5), it’s been a whirlwind. Going from decided underdogs in the Round of 32 to functional pick ‘ems was a whiplash I didn’t expect this time of year. Such is the value […]
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