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Iowa Hoops: MSU blow Hawks out in McCollum’s welcome to the Big Ten
The Iowa Hawkeyes (7-1, 0-1) lost in Ben McCollum’s first Big Ten game, 71-52, to a daunting Michigan State team (8-0, 1-0) who looked every part of a top 10 team at home. I’ll spare the full recap but it was extended scoreless droughts which kept the Hawkeyes from keeping this one closer, though they […]
Hawks in the NFL: Week 13
We have a big man touchdown! Repeat – we have a big man touchdown! It’s Week 13 in the NFL. Let’s go! Tristan Wirfs It’s been an excellent season for Wirfs, his sixth in the league. He’s allowed just two sacks this season, with PFF ranking him as the 10th overall tackle in the league […]
Iowa Hoops: Michigan State Preview, How to Watch, and Fan Discussion
The Iowa Hawkeyes (7-0) returned from Palm Springs victorious and the owners of some shaky real estate in the top 25, coming in 25th in the USA Today Coaches Poll. They head to East Lansing, MI, a historical House of Horrors to face the 8th ranked Michigan State Spartans who also sport a 7-0 record […]
Where Will the Hawkeyes be Bowling?
The Iowa Hawkeyes wrapped up their regular season as they’ve done for much of the last decade – with a win over Nebraska. Unlike the previous two years where Iowa had to squeak by on last-second field goals, this year’s Black Friday showdown was a no-doubter with the Hawkeyes demolishing the Huskers 40-16 in Lincoln. […]
The Morning After: Belt to Ass
Belt to Ass has become one of my very favorite sayings. Me and a text group of Iowa fans use it often. As in, we use it all the time. What we saw in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 28, 2025, was belt to ass. To be fair, it started poorly, with Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson running […]
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Fan Discussion
For the final time this season, the Hawkeyes are set to take the field in a regular season matchup as they head to Lincoln to face off with the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the annual Heroes game! Both teams enter the day at 7-4 overall, but bowl pecking order is on the line, as well as […]
Iowa Football: How to Watch the Hawkeyes at Nebraska
While the rest of us are still slipping into our comfy pants and unpacking the leftovers from what was hopefully a delicious Thanksgiving meal, the Iowa Hawkeyes are set to take the field for the final time in the regular season. The Hawkeyes are on the road for this Black Friday matchup with the Nebraska […]
2025 College Football Watch Guide – Week 14
The end of the college football season struck me today in a completely un-football related way as my local Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits had rolled out their winter brews and retired the majority of their Oktoberfests. Don’t get me wrong, winter ales and coffee stouts are great in the colder months; I’m enjoyoing a nice […]
The Pants Predicts: Iowa at Nebraska
While the rest of us are searching for the Black Friday door busters or settling in on the couch for some comfy pants and leftovers, the Hawkeyes are set to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln. The last two in this series have been decided by a game-winning FG from Drew Stevens. The folks […]
Game Preview: Iowa v. Nebraska
Friday’s game in Lincoln will mark the 56th gridiron meeting between Iowa and Nebraska. The all-time series favors Nebraska 30-22-3, but that belies the fact that Iowa has owned the Huskers since they joined the B18 in 2011. Since that time, Iowa owns a commanding 10-4 edge in the series — including six consecutive victories […]
A Happy Hawkeye Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving Hawkeye fans! Hopefully everyone is able to share some time away from work or school with friends, family and those they care most about. While we stuff our faces and wait for the Hawkeyes to take to the hardwood and the gridiron, the staff here at The Pants is sharing what they’re most […]
Iowa Women’s Basketball vs. Western Illinois: How to Watch, Fan Discussion
It’s almost game time in Iowa City! Your favorite Iowa program and mine are back from a 2-0 road trip to Florida, where they knocked off the (then) No. 7 ranked Baylor Bears and the unranked Miami Hurricanes. The wins came at somewhat of a cost, though, as the Hawks lost starting point guard Chit […]
Iowa Hoops: Grand Canyon Stat Pack, How to Watch, and Fan Discussion
The Iowa Hawkeyes (6-0) looked the part in their 74-69 win over Ole Miss on Tuesday night and now face Grand Canyon, who beat Utah 68-58 in the nightcap. It’s a busy day today, so sticking to the stats. Bryce Drew has built a solid outfit in 6 years at Grand Canyon, making 4 tournaments […]
KIRK SPEAKS: Nebraska
Well folks, here we are! The last game of the season! And it’s been quite a season, hasn’t it? I’m going to be frank with you: Saturday’s game was a rollercoaster of emotions. I was blowing up the phones of every Iowa fan I know calling for Kirk Ferentz to retire after the game. I […]
From the Cheap Seats: Clunker
I’ve always had trouble falling asleep, as least for as long as I can remember. I don’t have insomnia so much as I struggle to shut my brain off. I’m sure you’ve all seen the meme of the person laying in bed telling their brain to shut up and their brain responds by putting some […]
From the Cheap Seats: Clunker
I’ve always had trouble falling asleep, as least for as long as I can remember. I don’t have insomnia so much as I struggle to shut my brain off. I’m sure you’ve all seen the meme of the person laying in bed telling their brain to shut up and their brain responds by putting some […]
Iowa Hoops: Hawks take first in Palm Springs, beat Ole Miss 74-69
The Iowa Hawkeyes (6-0) beat the Ole Miss Rebels (5-1), 74-69 in a back-and-forth game which featured 10 lead changes and 9 ties. When the Hawks got up 8 points off back-to-back buckets from Isaia Howard with 1:56, it was the largest lead either team had. Bennett Stirtz absolutely looked the part tonight, leading the […]
Hawks in the NFL: Week 12
It was a quiet week in the National Football League for former Hawkeyes. Sam LaPorta is still out. Jack Campbell keeps putting together an all-Pro season. Let’s dive in! Tight Ends Sam LaPorta is still out. We knew that. TJ Hockenson might as well be out too, given JJ McCarthy is stinking up the joint […]
Week 14 Big Ten Power Ratings
Ah, yes, it’s finally here. The best week of football for the Big Ten, rivalry week. Where every game has a trophy and every midwestern family has bragging rights on the line. Nothing beats watching Iowa beat down on Nebraska on Black Friday, then rolling into The Game 24 hours later. Almost anything can happen; […]
Iowa Hoops: Ole Miss Preview, How to Watch, and Fan Discussion
Here we are. After 5 games against inferior opponents (come on Xavier!), the Ben McCollum proof of concept finally faces its first real test: a neutral site tilt against the Ole Miss Rebels (5-0), led by Chris Beard. Drake’s run through Charleston roughly this time last year was when folks started taking notice of McCollum […]
Iowa Football: Hawkeyes Big Road Favorites at Nebraska
Things were pretty ugly in Iowa City on Saturday. In three quarters, the offense accumulated 118 total yards with zero points on the board and two turnovers. Thankfully, Kaden Wetjen went all Cooper DeJean and put the team on his back to keep things afloat long enough for Mark Gronowski and company to remember what […]
The Morning After: The Iowa City Heist
What a weird football experience. After two gut punch losses, the hardest part of this game was going to be getting up against a 3-7 opponent that looks destined to finish 0-9 in the league, Michigan State’s first winless campaign in Big Ten play since going 0-5-1 in 1958. For 55 minutes Iowa looked like […]
Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans Fan Discussion
For the final time this season, it’s game day in Iowa City! The Hawkeyes are poised to take to the Kinnick Stadium turf for the final time in 2025 as they play host to the Michigan State Spartans. The Spartans come into the day at 3-7 overall and riding a seven-game losing streak as they’re […]
Iowa Football: How to Watch the Hawkeyes vs MSU
For the final time in 2025, the Iowa Hawkeyes are poised to take to the turf inside Kinnick Stadium. After back-to-back losses to Oregon and USC in heartbreaking fashion, the Hawkeyes look to finish strong with a big home win over the Michigan State Spartans before they hit the road for a Black Friday showdown […]
Hawkeye Football: Updated Game Line, Weather Forecast for Iowa-Michigan State
After a bad weather week against Oregon, then another bad weather week against USC in the Coliseum – go west, they said; the weather will be great, they said – Iowa returns to action in Kinnick Stadium. We have a nice forecast this week! We have that going for us, which is nice! Temperatures will […]
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