Alert Top Story COLLEGE FOOTBALL | IOWA Kirk Ferentz, Iowa players preview Ohio State matchup ethan.petrik Sep 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 Updated 29 mins ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — Members of the Iowa football program met with the media on Tuesday ahead of the home Big Ten opener against No. 5 Ohio State on Saturday.kAm%96 }@] `c w2H<6J6D Wc\_[ `\_ q:8 %6?X 362E |:49:82? a_\`h H:E9 2 E@F495@H? @? 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Iowa football makes 3 depth chart changes before Ohio State Fresh off a 20-19 win over Michigan, No. 14 Iowa made a few minor tweaks to its two-deep before hosting No. 5 Ohio State.
ESPN College Gameday is headed to Iowa City ESPN’s flagship college football pregame show will air live from Iowa City before Iowa hosts Ohio State next Saturday.
Inside the plays that defined Iowa’s stunning win over Michigan Michigan had a 98.6% win probability with 11 seconds left. Iowa still found a way. These four plays helped make it happen.
Kirk Ferentz, Iowa players react to Hawkeyes' last-second win over Michigan Iowa stunned Michigan with a touchdown on the game’s final play. Here’s what Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes said afterward.
How Iowa stunned Michigan with last-second touchdown in Ann Arbor Iowa didn’t play complementary football for much of Saturday. When it mattered most, though, the offense and defense delivered for each other.
Iowa walks-off Michigan with last-play touchdown Iowa trailed until the final play. Reece Vander Zee’s toe-tapping touchdown gave the No. 17 Hawkeyes a 20-19 win over No. 18 Michigan.
Here's what to know ahead of the Hawkeyes football Big Ten opener against Michigan Here's everything you should know ahead of Iowa's football Big Ten opener against Michigan this Saturday.
Read coverage of the Iowa volleyball's historic nonconference run in one spot Look back at an Iowa volleyball nonconference schedule that produced the program’s most wins since 2006 with stories, videos and photos before…
Game time, TV info and what to watch in Iowa’s Big Ten opener vs. Michigan Iowa hasn’t beaten a ranked Big Ten team on the road since 2015. The Hawkeyes get their next chance Saturday at Michigan.
Jim Barnes believes Iowa volleyball is ready for Big Ten play. Here’s why Iowa volleyball closed nonconference play with five straight wins and its best mark in 20 years. Next up: proving it in the Big Ten.
Bryce Hawthorne ‘ready to roll’ after injury scare; latest on other Hawkeyes Iowa appears to be getting healthier at the right time, with Bryce Hawthorne cleared and LJ Phillips expected to be available against Michigan.
Why Iowa defensive back Tyler Brown was not on the Hawkeyes’ latest depth chart Kirk Ferentz admitted he didn’t give Sunday’s depth chart his full attention. One notable omission, Tyler Brown, has since been corrected.
Inside Hank Brown’s mentality as he readies for first career road start More than 107,000 fans could greet Hank Brown at Michigan. Iowa’s new starting quarterback is focused on what he can control.
How did Jeremy Hecklinski respond to Iowa’s quarterback decision? Hank Brown is Iowa’s starter, but recent history has taught Kirk Ferentz the importance of keeping Jeremy Hecklinski engaged and ready.
Why Jay Norvell has Iowa’s running backs watching an AI video of King Kong Jay Norvell’s King Kong video got laughs. The message behind it — confidence, toughness and finishing runs — has Iowa's running backs rolling …
Sights and Sounds from Iowa's 3-1 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday Relive Iowa volleyball's 3-1 win over Milwaukee to round out the 2026 nonconference schedule with photos and postgame reaction from players an…
Photos: Iowa beats Milwaukee in nonconference finale, Sept. 23 The Iowa volleyball team defeated Drake 3-0 at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday night. See photos from the Hawkeyes' win.🏐
What Iowa coaches, players said with Big Ten play set to begin Iowa rolled through its nonconference schedule undefeated. Here’s what Hawkeye players said ahead of their Big Ten opener at Michigan.
Read coverage of the Hawkeyes win over Northern Iowa in one spot No. 18 Iowa defeated Northern Iowa 55-0 on Saturday in the 19th meeting of the two programs. Read about the win at the link below.
What Iowa volleyball must do to carry its success into Big Ten play Iowa volleyball has reached 10 nonconference wins for the first time since 2017. Now the Hawkeyes will try to carry that success into Big Ten play.
What Jim Barnes learned about the Hawkeyes’ depth during nonconference play Iowa entered the season with questions at the pins. Four weeks later, Jim Barnes sees playable depth at every position as Big Ten play arrives.
Why West Florida’s coach gave Jim Barnes a gift card West Florida had trouble finding marquee opponents after moving to Division I. Iowa gave the Argonauts a shot — and needed five sets to beat them.
Why defense is behind Iowa volleyball’s four-match winning streak Jim Barnes predicted a run. Four wins later, Iowa volleyball is building momentum and making defensive strides ahead of Big Ten play.
Iowa names Hank Brown starting quarterback ahead of Big Ten play Hank Brown started Iowa’s first three games. Now the Hawkeyes have made it official, naming the former Auburn transfer their starting quarterback.
How did Braeden Jackson end up as a walk-on at Iowa? Braeden Jackson finished high school without a college offer. His father’s unlikely NFL path helped him stay patient until Iowa came calling.
Which plays defined Iowa's dominant afternoon in blowout of UNI Hank Brown went 12-for-12, Xavier Williams ran wild and Jacob Wallace grabbed his first interception as Iowa overwhelmed UNI.
Sights and Sounds from Iowa's 55-0 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday Relive Iowa football's 55-0 win over Northern Iowa with highlights, photos and postgame reaction from players and coaches.
Three rushers eclipse 100 yards as Iowa routs Northern Iowa Xavier Williams scored three times, Hank Brown went 12-for-12 and No. 18 Iowa overwhelmed UNI to finish nonconference play 3-0.
Instant reaction to Iowa's blowout win of Northern Iowa: The QB battle is over Hank Brown was perfect through the air, Iowa’s running backs erupted and the Hawkeyes cruised past UNI. Here are five takeaways from Iowa's no…
Why Zach Lutmer has ‘a little beef’ with Northern Iowa Zach Lutmer never got an offer from Northern Iowa, but there’s a different reason the Hawkeyes defensive leader has some playful “beef” with t…
'You name it; he can do it.' How Tony Diaz quickly became Iowa’s top target “You name it; he can do it.” Hank Brown’s confidence in Tony Diaz showed during Iowa’s win over Iowa State.
Kirk Ferentz: Iowa’s ‘hearts and thoughts’ are with UNI, Parker Sutherland’s family Saturday’s Iowa-UNI game will carry special meaning as both programs remember late Panthers tight end and Iowa City High alum Parker Sutherland.
Sights and Sounds from Iowa's 3-0 sweep of Drake on Wednesday Relive Iowa volleyball's 3-0 sweep of Drake with photos and postgame reaction from players and coaches.
What to watch for as Iowa hosts Northern Iowa in nonconference finale Iowa can finish its nonconference schedule unbeaten Saturday, while Northern Iowa is chasing its first FBS victory since 2016.
Photos: Iowa beats Drake, Sept. 16 The Iowa volleyball team defeated Drake 3-0 at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday night. See photos from the Hawkeyes' win.🏐
Barnes believes Iowa volleyball has its best team in 30 years. Will fans notice? Iowa volleyball coach Jim Barnes believes this team can accomplish things the program hasn’t done in three decades. He wants fans along for the ride.
Can Iowa slow down Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith? Kirk Ferentz has seen special players before. He put Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith in company with Saquon Barkley and Randy Moss.
Meet ‘Jeremiah Payne,’ the Iowa WR helping prepare for Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith Iowa can’t perfectly replicate Jeremiah Smith in practice. But Apollo Payne is doing his best — and earning praise from Kirk Ferentz along the way.
The story behind Iowa quarterback Hank Brown’s favorite hat If Hank Brown is talking to reporters, there’s a good chance he’s wearing a hat. And the Iowa quarterback definitely has favorites.
