IOWA CITY — The No. 25 Iowa football team is set to kick off its 2024 season as it hosts Illinois State in an 11 a.m. season opener inside Kinnick Stadium.
While the Hawkeyes boast a familiar...
Two days before Carter Schmidt’s first birthday, he underwent radiation and received a bone marrow transplant to treat juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia — a rare cancer that impacts one in 1.2 million...
Illinois State @ No. 25 Iowa
Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (0-0): Iowa – Sorry Jake, your football team isn’t Normal. It’s bad.
Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor (0-0): Iowa – Reminiscent...
The last time Kirk Ferentz played a video game was 25 years ago, so he says. He doesn’t remember which game, but he can’t forget the result.
“I got my ass kicked,” he said with a smile....
Following a 10-2 regular season and the last-ever Big Ten West title, the Iowa Hawkeyes open the 2024-2025 season with a home duel against FCS Illinois State. The Redbirds were ranked 20th in the FCS...
Power Rankings
Ohio State — TreVeyon Henderson Heisman candidate. Book it.
Oregon — Two words: Dillon Gabriel and Traeshon Holden — must-see TV.
Michigan — Harbaugh and I both are...
Pete Ruden’s (0-0) Picks:
Illinois State +22.5
I see this game playing out like Iowa’s season opener against Utah State last season. The Hawkeyes essentially opened up the playbook for a...
The Daily Iowan: The first question has to be about NCAA Football. Have you played the game yet?
Marco Lainez: Yeah, but I’m faster than Cade [McNamara]. I don’t know why my speed is slower...
1. Offense without Kirk Ferentz
For the first time in his 26 years at the helm in Iowa, Kirk Ferentz will not be roaming the sidelines, and that absence coincides with the maiden voyage of a new...
Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
• August 29, 2024
Growing up, Xavier Nwankpa was known for his competitiveness in gym class.
“He always ruled the school when it came to P.E. classes,” his mother, Amy Erickson, recalls.
Despite his competitive...
Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor
• August 29, 2024
After months of waiting, fans will be thrilled to know the 2024 Iowa football season is finally here.
In a matter of hours, the Hawkeyes will take the field to AC/DC’s “Back in Black” in front...
10-2
Based on last season’s 10-2 finish against many odds, this season should be defined by a lack of excuses. That is, there is no reason this team shouldn’t finish 10-2 again.
The Hawkeyes...
