Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA What play made Hank Brown licked his chops against Iowa State? ethan.petrik Sep 13, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — No. 21 Iowa reclaimed the CyHawk Trophy with a 16-13 win over Iowa State on Saturday. Iowa kicker Caden Buhr makes a field goal against Iowa State on Saturday during the CyHawk game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. CHRIS ZOELLER,Courier Staff Photographer kAm%96 w2H<6J6D Wa\_[ _\_ q:8 %6?X C@56 E96 =68 @7 D64@?5\J62C <:4<6C r256? qF9C[ H9@ H6?E 2 A6C764E c\7@C\c @? 7:6=5 8@2=D :? 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There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Photos: Iowa/Iowa State CyHawk Football Game, Sept. 12 Photos from the Iowa/Iowa State CyHawk football game on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Instant reaction to 73rd CyHawk: Iowa's QB battle was a farce — at least this week Hank Brown took every quarterback snap, Iowa’s running game sputtered and short-yardage problems persisted against Iowa State. Here are takeaw… Caden Buhr connects on field goal in final minute to win CyHawk for Iowa Iowa and Iowa State meet for the 73rd time Saturday night, with Hank Brown making his second consecutive start at quarterback for the Hawkeyes. 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Photos: Iowa/Iowa State CyHawk Football Game, Sept. 12 Photos from the Iowa/Iowa State CyHawk football game on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Instant reaction to 73rd CyHawk: Iowa's QB battle was a farce — at least this week Hank Brown took every quarterback snap, Iowa’s running game sputtered and short-yardage problems persisted against Iowa State. Here are takeaw…
Caden Buhr connects on field goal in final minute to win CyHawk for Iowa Iowa and Iowa State meet for the 73rd time Saturday night, with Hank Brown making his second consecutive start at quarterback for the Hawkeyes.
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How the events of 9/11 led former Iowa running back Scott Rathke to a life of service Scott Rathke was an Iowa senior when he watched the 9/11 attacks unfold. The experience changed the course of his life and led him down a path…
Life after the ‘Gronowski plowski’: How will Iowa handle goal-to-go after early struggles? Iowa’s goal-line offense stumbled against NIU. Ferentz wants better execution before the Hawkeyes consider bigger changes.
Iowa revived a 3-3-5 defense against Northern Illinois. Here's why you might see it again Iowa pulled an old defensive package out of the closet against NIU. Kirk Ferentz says the 3-3-5 could have a place in 2026.
Why is Reece Vander Zee returning punts for Iowa? Iowa has several options at punt returner, and Reece Vander Zee got the first opportunity because of a camp injury. Kirk Ferentz says the comp…
Hawkeye Notes: The QB plan for Cy-Hawk, the state of college football in Iowa and injury updates Iowa has no quarterback plan for Saturday yet. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski continue splitting reps in practice. Plus, the Hawkeyes will b…
What allowed Kamari Moulton to break out on Saturday? And, what’s behind him in Iowa’s RB room? Kamari Moulton always knew he had the ability. Believing it was different. Newfound confidence helped unlock a career-best 183-yard performanc…
How Tony Diaz lived up to the hype in Iowa’s season-opening win Tony Diaz lived up to the preseason hype with seven receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown in his Iowa debut. His assessment? He could have d…
Bettendorf's Caden Buhr reflects on first start as a Hawkeye A missed PAT and field goal tested Caden Buhr early. Iowa’s new starting kicker responded by connecting on each of his remaining attempts. Her…
What we learned at Iowa football's midweek availability before CyHawk Game Before the 2026 CyHawk Game, members of the Iowa football program met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Hawkeyes' win over Northern Ill…
Beyond the QB Battle: What else stood out in Iowa's week two depth chart? Iowa made several notable depth chart moves ahead of the Cy-Hawk game, including changes at running back and tight end.
Iowa quarterback battle remains undecided after season-opener Hank Brown started Iowa’s opener, but Kirk Ferentz cautioned against reading too much into it. The Hawkeyes’ quarterback battle rolls on into …
Moulton’s ground dominance, suffocating defense paved way for Iowa’s blowout win over NIU Iowa’s offense started fast. Its defense barely let Northern Illinois move. The result was a 40-0 season-opening win. Here's how it happened.
Instant Reaction to Iowa's blowout win over NIU: Quarterbacks show why battle has been so close Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski both made their cases Saturday — and both showed why Iowa’s quarterback competition remains unsettled. Plus, …
Iowa downs Northern Illinois in season-opener Iowa enters Saturday 9-1 all-time against Northern Illinois. All eyes will be on quarterback, where Hank Brown gets the first snaps. Check bac…
How much is Iowa paying Northern Iowa, Northern Illinois for 2026 football matchups? Iowa football will pay Northern Illinois and Northern Iowa a combined $2.3 million for their 2026 visits to Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa offensive notes: Diaz eyes growth, new line gels and inside Vonnahme's rise From Tony Diaz’s expectations to a rebuilt offensive line and DJ Vonnahme’s rise, here’s what we learned about Iowa’s offense stars before the…
What to watch for as Iowa hosts NIU in season opener Iowa opens its 2026 season Saturday against Northern Illinois. Here’s what to know about the 11th all-time meeting between the Hawkeyes and th…
The Fan Files: Champaign native sees Illinois football nearing a breakthrough A lifelong Illinois fan sees a path to 11 wins in 2026 — and views Iowa as a measuring stick for where the Illini stand.
How Boston Everitt, Bettendorf’s Caden Buhr separated themselves as Iowa’s starting specialists Iowa had to replace all four specialists entering 2026. Consistency helped Boston Everitt and Caden Buhr earn the first opportunities at punte…
What moving Iowa’s standard forward means for linebacker Cam Buffington Cam Buffington grew up an Iowa fan. On Saturday, he’ll make his first start for the Hawkeyes at a position where he knows expectations run high.
Life inside Iowa’s QB battle: How Hank Brown, Jeremy Hecklinski managed split reps Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski have split first-team reps for months. They’ve learned to make the snaps they don’t take nearly as valuable.
How Marcello Vitti became the only freshman on Iowa’s depth chart Marcello Vitti arrived at Iowa as a four-star signee. A strong fall camp has already pushed the freshman into the Hawkeyes’ two-deep and earne…
Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz expects season opener to bring clarity to unsettled depth chart Iowa has named its starters, but Kirk Ferentz says several jobs remain unsettled. Saturday’s opener against Northern Illinois should provide s…
Kirk Ferentz: Iowa wasn’t ‘trying to be coy or cute’ with quarterback situation The “OR” on Iowa’s depth chart is no smokescreen. Kirk Ferentz says the quarterback competition remains close, but a decision as to who will "…
What we learned at Iowa football's midweek availability before 2026 season opener Before this weekend's season opener, members of the Iowa football program met with the media on Tuesday to discuss Northern Illinois, the quar…
What we learned from Iowa's first depth chart of the 2026 football season Iowa settled several offseason position battles with its Week 1 depth chart, including new starters across the offensive and defensive lines.
No starter named at quarterback as Iowa readies for 2026 opener Iowa’s quarterback competition remains unresolved. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski share the top line on the Hawkeyes’ first depth chart of 2026.
The Fan Files: From 1990s glory to today, Nebraska fandom runs deep for Brad Maudlin Growing up in Council Bluffs during Nebraska’s 1990s dominance, Brad Maudlin felt the gravitational pull of the Huskers. Decades later, he’s s…
How did freshman quarterback Tradon Bessinger land at Iowa and why is he turning heads Tradon Bessinger knew Iowa’s offense would be challenging. The freshman quarterback is already earning praise for how he’s attacking it.
The Fan Files: What does a matchup against Iowa mean for upward-trending Northern Illinois? One NIU game as a freshman didn't hook Philip Kim. Joining the marching band did. Now he can't imagine rooting for anyone else as the Huskies …
The Fan Files: Longtime Iowa State fan expects growing pains but sees promise in 2026 An Iowa State tattoo, a 35-foot flagpole and cautious optimism. Meet one Cyclone fan looking ahead to the new season even if the CyHawk game l…
The Fan Files: From Drew Brees to rock bottom, Purdue fan sticks with Boilermakers Purdue football hooked Bill Theodosopoulos during the Joe Tiller era. Through plenty of lean years since, he’s remained firmly in the Boilerma…
Rock Valley alum Landyn Van Kekerix in line for bigger role at Iowa Landyn Van Kekerix spent years learning behind Iowa’s standout linebackers. In his final season, the veteran appears positioned for a bigger r…
Former Quad-City Times reporter Steve Batterson named to Kinnick Media Wall of Fame Steve Batterson spent 38 years chronicling Iowa sports and the Quad-Cities. His career will now be honored on the Kinnick Media Wall of Fame.
The Fan Files: Northwestern fan’s faith was forged in magical 1995 Rose Bowl run MacArthur Antigua once thought Gary Barnett’s Rose Bowl talk was crazy. Then Northwestern’s magical 1995 season made him a Wildcat fan for life.
Kirk Ferentz: Iowa QB battle ‘really dead even’ with week to go before season opener Iowa still has no clear starting quarterback, with Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski remaining deadlocked little more than a week before the se…
Waterloo West alum, Carson Nielsen settles in at Iowa after growing up a Hawkeye fan Seeing “NIELSEN” across the back of an Iowa jersey meant something extra to Carson Nielsen. The lifelong Hawkeye fan is finally beginning his …
Iowa football faces rare overhaul on special teams in 2026 Kirk Ferentz can’t remember another season when Iowa had to replace all four specialists. That’s the challenge facing the Hawkeyes in 2026.
The Fan Files: 2026 a make-or-break year for Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell A healthier quarterback, an easier schedule and a revamped roster give one Wisconsin fan from Ankeny hope that the Badgers can rebound in 2026.
The Fan Files: Oklahoma transplant found a home with Minnesota, eyes breakout season for Gophers When Ander Kierig took a job at the University of Minnesota, he arrived accustomed to Oklahoma’s high-powered offense. The Gophers’ smashmouth…
The Fan Files: Washington fan sees Huskies trending up under Jedd Fisch Washington's trip through the Big Ten continues with a key early test against Iowa. One Huskies fan says it will reveal plenty.
The Fan Files: Ohio State fan recalls Mirror Lake tradition, eyes 2026 title chase A childhood trip to the Mirror Lake jump made one Ohio State fan a Buckeye for life. Now he believes the program can chase another national ti…
Why Iowa’s running back room will be a strength again in 2026 Iowa felt good about its running back depth last season. With three productive returners and South Dakota transfer LJ Phillips, that confidenc…