Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA What we learned at Iowa football's midweek availability before 2026 season opener ethan.petrik Sep 1, 2026 Sep 1, 2026 Updated 25 mins ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — Game week is upon the Iowa football program as the Hawkeyes prepare for the 2026 opener on Saturday.kAmx@H2 H:== 9@DE }@CE96C? x==:?@:D[ H9:49 H6?E b\h :? a_ad[ :? z:??:4< $E25:F> 2E bi`d A]>] E@ @A6? 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BF2CE6C324< %C25@? q6DD:?86C =2?5 2E x@H2 2?5 H9J :D 96 EFC?:?8 9625Dk^2mk^Am Ethan Petrik is a University of Iowa beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com. 0 Comments ethan.petrik Author email Follow ethan.petrik Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. 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 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. 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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.
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.
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.
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 …
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What new 5-for-5 eligibility model means for Iowa football The NCAA’s new eligibility model gives athletes five seasons within five years. For Iowa, that could mean more freshmen getting early opportunities.
Thomas Meyer was the ‘most advanced freshman’ Abdul Hodge has seen, now he’s ready for year two Thomas Meyer impressed Iowa coaches with his maturity from the moment he arrived. A year later, the tight end is ready for more.
How Iowa prepared transfer wide receivers for Big Ten play Tony Diaz and Evan James arrived at Iowa undersized for Big Ten play. Eight months later, Tim Lester says both have added about 20 pounds.
The Iowa QB battle wasn’t decided on Saturday. Here’s how it will be Jeremy Hecklinski threw five touchdowns at Kids’ Day, but Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz cautioned against reading too much into one practice in…
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Three-star offensive lineman, son of Iowa coach, commits to Hawkeyes Staying home. Iowa City West offensive lineman James Barnett committed to the Hawkeyes, becoming Iowa's second 2028 pledge.
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Why Kirk Ferentz made special teams a priority at Iowa In the 1980s, then offensive line coach Kirk Ferentz hated coaching the Hawkeyes' punt team. Now, Iowa is the gold standard for special teams.…
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What we learned at Big Ten Football Media Days Could Iowa sport a jersey patch? Is the playoff expanding to 24 teams? Here's the latest from Big Ten football media days from Chicago.
How Tony Diaz landed at Iowa over blue-blood offers An overlooked recruit. A startup program. Now a Hawkeye. Tony Diaz’s journey is built on betting on himself.
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Iowa announces addition of Tom Moore to football coaching staff Tom Moore, a former Iowa quarterback and four-time Super Bowl champion, is joining the Hawkeyes’ staff as a senior consultant.
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Iowa adds commitment from in-state linebacker Kyler Van Maanen Iowa football picked up another in-state commit Tuesday, landing Pella linebacker Kyler Van Maanen for its 2027 recruiting class.
Kuemper Catholic star commits to Iowa as preferred walk-on, joins Hawkeyes 2026 class Iowa football picked up a late addition Monday, landing Kuemper Catholic standout Brayton Alford for its 2026 recruiting class.
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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…
