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Iowa is searching for a starting quarterback again in 2026. Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are splitting reps early in spring practice.
Iowa welcomed 27 newcomers this spring, including 14 transfers, with a focus on building depth for the 2026 season and beyond.
Iowa football is back on the field for spring practice. Hawkeyes defenders shared early impressions after a busy transfer portal offseason.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced updates to the Hawkeyes football coaching staff. Jay Norvell will take over as running backs coach whil…
The Iowa football program added its fifth member, and first offensive lineman, to its 2027 recruiting class on Monday.
Iowa added its first player from outside the Hawkeye state to the its 2027 recruiting class, nabbing a highly-touted three-star safety from Il…
Iowa is back in the running backs coach market after losing Omar Young to Las Vegas. Young is the third straight Hawkeye running back coach to…
Iowa football released a statement following the death of Northern Iowa freshman tight end and Iowa City native Parker Sutherland on Saturday.
Two coaches make their return to Iowa City while a North Liberty native and the son of a former Big Ten head coach joins the Hawkeyes' coaching staff.
Eli Kampman, the son of former Iowa All-Big Ten defensive lineman Aaron Kampman, signed with the Iowa football program as a preferred walk-on …
A former first team All-Big Ten defensive back at Iowa, Jay Norvell announced he would return to Iowa City as a senior offensive analyst on Wednesday.
The Big Ten announced its 2026 conference football schedule during Big Ten Network's Big Ten schedule release special on Tuesday.
The 2026 college football transfer portal window opened on Friday. Keep track of all of Iowa's departures, targets and additions.
The Iowa football program did not go far to replace special teams coordinator LeVar Woods as it elevated defensive analyst Chris Polizzi to Wo…
Iowa landed another standout FCS wide receiver as Furman's Evan James committed to the Hawkeyes after a strong freshman season with the Paladins.
Iowa landed one of the most dynamic FCS running backs via the transfer portal on Sunday to join a position group which includes Kamari Moulton…
Iowa added its third defensive back of the 2026 offseason with the commitment of Robert Morris transfer Xavier Styles on Sunday.
Disrespected out of high school, Elon transfer defensive end Kahmari Brown is ready to be part of "great program" and "great defense" at Iowa.
Iowa football landed one of the top FCS wide receivers in the transfer portal on Friday evening as Tony Diaz committed to the Hawkeyes over Al…
Iowa landed its second defensive back transfer and second transfer from James Madison as Tyler Brown committed to the Hawkeyes on Friday evening.
Iowa landed its fifth transfer portal commitment of the 2026 offseason on Tuesday as an offensive lineman from a 2025 College Football Playoff…
Junior defensive back Koen Entringer entered the transfer portal on Tuesday. The former three-star prospect started and served as a captain in…
Elon transfer edge rusher Kahmari Brown announced his decision to join Iowa on Tuesday after an FCS Second Team All-America campaign with the …
Iowa return specialist Kaden Wetjen repeated as the nation's best return man, winning the the 2025 Jet Award on Monday. He is the first two-ti…
Anthony Hawkins is not sure what caused him to go underrecruited, but he did not let it stop him from starring at Villanova or landing an oppo…
The NCAA found Iowa football committed tampering violations and issued a one year probation, recruiting limits and vacated wins from the 2023 …
Following his dismissal from Colorado State, Jay Norvell took the opportunity to rejoin the Hawkeyes. He met with the media on Thursday to dis…
Iowa started eight quarterbacks in four seasons. Now, Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are next in line to try to claim the job. The pair met …
Iowa football players and new assistant coach Jay Norvell weighed in on spring practices ahead of the final week of the Hawkeyes' spring program.
Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski are splitting reps and learning from each other as the competition to succeed Mark Gronowski as Iowa’s quarte…
Jeremy Hecklinski followed Warren Ruggiero to Iowa — but didn’t follow him out. Here’s why the quarterback says he’s wants to be a Hawkeye for…
After nine years as a head coach, Jay Norvell returned to Iowa as the Hawkeyes' running backs coach. Here’s why he says the program stands apa…
Iowa’s running backs room saw another coaching change again in the 2026 offseason, but most of the talented group stayed. Depth, experience an…
Iowa’s three coordinators met with media Wednesday to break down spring progress and what’s ahead before the 2026 season. Here’s what they said.
Iowa football is reshaping its quarterback room with a new coach and an NFL-style structure. Here’s what Billy VandeMerkt’s role means for the…
With spring nearly over, Iowa’s quarterback battle is still even. Offensive coordinator Tim Lester likes the progress of Hank Brown and Jeremy…
DJ Vonnahme went from deep on the depth chart to Iowa’s top receiver. Now Tim Lester sees similarities to an NFL star.
