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Hawks in the NFL: Week 6
Week 6 was quiet for former Hawks, but George Kittle shone as the 49ers beat Washington 23-17, scoring an 11‑yard TD and finishing with 5 catches for 69 yards. Kittle now leads the league with 5 TDs (third overall) and is on track for an All‑Pro season. Rookie kicker Drew Stephens nailed a 51‑yard field goal and both extra points. Aussie punter Tory Taylor’s “banana ball” punts helped Chicago beat Atlanta 31-23, causing a second forced fumble of the year. Meanwhile, Titans safety Amani Hooker recorded 13 tackles and an early interception in a 26-20 win over the Colts.
KIRK SPEAKS: Minnesota
Iowa’s 5-1 Hawkeyes, ranked #15, announce quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski as the starter for Saturday’s game at Minnesota, despite healthy backup Hank Brown. Coach Kirk Ferentz casually confirmed the decision during a press conference, noting both QBs have proven road‑win capabilities, but Hecklinski’s 79% completion rate against Power‑4 defenses sealed the call. The article also includes a brief personal note about co‑author Matt Cabel’s new baby and a link to the full transcript.
Iowa Football: How Aussie Punter Boston Everitt Mastered the Art of “Punting is Winning”
Iowa Hawkeyes punter Boston Everitt, a 6‑foot‑8 native of Hope Island, Australia, is quickly becoming the Big Ten’s top field‑position asset. Fresh from the Coates Talent League and the St Kilda Next Generation Academy, Everitt brings the drop‑punt precision of Australian rules football to Kinnick Stadium, consistently pinning opponents inside the 10‑yard line. With a football pedigree—his father Peter “Spida” Everitt is a three‑time All‑Australian AFL star—Boston’s ice‑cold composure under 70,000 fans has earned special‑teams coordinator Chris Polizzi high praise during the first half of the 2026 season. His unique rollout and rugby‑style punts prove a game‑changing weapon for Iowa.
Hawkeyes Look to Keep Rolling at Minnesota
The #15 Iowa Hawkeyes travel to Minneapolis on Oct. 24 to face the 4‑2 Minnesota Golden Gophers in a Big Ten showdown that could boost Iowa’s conference standing. After a bye week, Iowa’s quarterback situation remains open between Jeremy Hecklinski, fresh off a historic win out west, and Hank Brown, returning from a shoulder injury. The Hawkeyes, favored at -6.5 with a 41.5 over/under, rely on a strong rush defense (7th nationally, 84.7 ypg allowed) and a balanced offense that recently posted 300+ yards and 21 points against Washington. Minnesota’s passing game, led by Drake Lindsey (64.8% completion, 9 TDs), is vulnerable to turnovers, while its rushing attack ranks 129th. The game also decides who keeps the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.
Iowa Hawkeyes Halfway Point Report Card
At the season’s midway point, the Iowa Hawkeyes sit 5‑1 overall, 2‑1 in the Big Ten and ranked No. 15 nationally. The offense averages 31 points (61st) and 403 yards per game, but shows a stark contrast: 47.5 points versus NIU and UNI versus only 16.7 against Iowa State, Michigan and Ohio State. A breakthrough came in the road win at Washington, the first power‑conference game where Iowa broke 300 yards and 21 points. Defensively, the Hawkeyes rank 8th in scoring (14.5 pts) and 22nd in total yards allowed, with a top‑10 run defense (84.7 ypg) and 19 sacks (tied for 6th). Midseason grade: C+.
Iowa Football Depth Chart: The OR Returns at Quarterback for Week 8 vs Minnesota
Iowa releases its Week 8 depth chart ahead of the showdown with Minnesota, and the once‑away quarterback “OR” re‑emerges as a potential starter alongside Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, with Jimmy Sullivan as backup. Strong safety Xavier Styles finally cracks the starter spot over Anthony Hawkins after strong play against Washington, while Tyler Brown remains sidelined with a hamstring issue. Will Hahn makes his first season appearance at left guard, replacing Trent Wilson. No other changes follow the Washington game, setting the Hawkeyes up to chase the Floyd of Rosedale trophy on Oct. 19.
Iowa Football Bye Week: National Top 10 Chaos Complements Big Ten Resume Boost
It was a highly entertaining Saturday to be an Iowa football fan with a bye week on the schedule. From the comfort of our living rooms, we were treated to a great day of college football as multiple top 10 teams fell in a wave of weekend upsets. While the national landscape shifted on television, […]
The Tale of the Tape: Hecklinski vs Brown
The old saying goes if you have two quarterbacks then you have no quarterbacks. Well, Iowa now has two quarterbacks—Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski—both of whom have a reasonable claim to the starting spot. The season began with a quarterback competition and the dreaded “OR” on the depth chart. Then Brown seemed to distance himself […]
Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Sports: Field Hockey and Soccer 2026 Mid-Season Report
A well-kept secret in Iowa City is the legendary history of the Iowa Hawkeyes field hockey team, the winningest program in Big Ten history. While casual fans might have noticed last year’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 run, that postseason appearance was simply par for the course for this powerhouse. Combine their sustained dominance with an […]
2026 College Football Watch Guide – Week 7
After a dominant Hawkeye victory it’s great to have a stress free Saturday. So good, in fact, that we’ll just have to do it again this weekend. It’s Iowa’s bye week and I don’t have a whole lot to say for this week’s intro other than we’ve got some great games ahead of us to […]
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 6
How is this possible? The season’s already at the mid-way point? UGH. UCLA is a big mover. Minnesota did Minnesota things. We have a power rankings #1 versus #2 this weekend. But first, let’s look back at Week 6! 1. #5 Indiana (6-0, 3-0) The Hoosiers maintain the top spot and now sit on a […]
Hawks in the NFL: Week 5
Week 5 is in the books. We still have three undefeated teams. The Eagles are in serious trouble. The NFC East won zero games this weekend, despite two teams in that division playing one another. Let’s take a look back at how former Hawks did this week. Alaric Jackson We start here for all the […]
JAN SPEAKS: Media Day!
I can feel it in the air: the leaves are starting to change color and fall from my trees, it’s getting dark sooner, the sweaters are getting busted out from under the bed. This can only mean one thing: BASKETBALL SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! After a very fun regular season and a bit of a […]
20 Days Until Hawkeye Basketball: Trey Thompson
While football season is in full swing, it doesn’t mean we can’t dabble in some basketball prep ahead of the first tip-off on November 3rd! Next up is redshirt freshman: Trey Thompson! #20 – Trey Thompson, F, 6’8”, 228 lbs2nd year; Greeneville, TN; Greeneville 2025-26: Redshirt After the hay was in the barn for the 2025-26 […]
Mapping Iowa’s Path to the College Football Playoff
I know we can all be a little superstitious at times. Like the world’s greatest boss, Michael Scott, I myself am not superstitious, but I am a little stitiuos. So, let’s just go ahead and say it out loud: at the midway point of this season, the Iowa Hawkeyes are in the playoff race. The […]
Iowa Basketball Player Previews: Tate Sage
While football season is in full swing, it doesn’t mean we can’t dabble in some basketball prep ahead of the first tip-off on November 3rd! Next up is a guy whose best game came at the best time: Tate Sage! (Our regularly established timing will continue tomorrow) #24 – Tate Sage, G, 6’7”, 210 lbs2nd […]
Wound Up & Rewind: Iowa Football Dominates Washington
The Iowa Hawkeyes delivered an absolute statement game, leveraging a complete three-phase performance to dismantle the Washington Huskies 41-24 on Friday night. Coordinators Tim Lester and Phil Parker dialed up relentless game plans, while Chris Polizzi’s special teams unit delivered a flawless performance in the kicking game. Backed by a visible, vocal contingent of traveling […]
23 days till Iowa Hoops: Isaia Howard
While football season is in full swing, it doesn’t mean we can’t dabble in some basketball prep ahead of the first tip-off on November 3rd! Next up is a UFC fighter masquerading as a basketball player: Isaia Howard! #23 – Isaia Howard, G, 6’5” 216 lbs3rd year; Plattsburg, MO; Plattsburg 2025-26: 37 games, 5.1 PPG, 2.6 […]
The Morning After: Savor This
Well Hawkeye fans how are you feeling!? If you’re reading this on Saturday morning your Hawkeyes have already wrapped up a dub for the weekend and are sitting pretty at 5-1 going into a bye week with its sole loss to a team that will most certainly be in the playoff field and could win […]
Hawkeye Football: Instant Reaction Iowa Crushes Washington 41-24
The West Coast curse is broken as Kamari Moulton runs with a vengeance, and Tim Lester finds the keys to getting Iowa’s run game going while the passing game finds its rhythm against Washington. A first half offensive explosion and a convincing 41-24 victory pushed Iowa to 5-1 for the first time since 2023, keeping […]
How to Watch the Iowa Hawkeyes at Washington Huskies + Fan Discussion
Happy Friday Hawkeye fans and welcome to the weekend! It’s a short turnaround for the Hawkeyes as they look to bounce back from last week’s 31-14 loss at the hands of #5 Ohio State. Iowa not only lost the game, but they lost their starting QB in that one as Hank Brown exited early with […]
Can Jeremy Hecklinski Jumpstart Iowa’s Offense?
It’s been a tale of two seasons for Iowa’s offense to start the 2026 slate. When the season kicked off, there was some trepidation about what exactly we would get with Hank Brown running the show. He was splitting time with Jeremy Hecklinski as the starting job was still up for grabs, but it seemed […]
Iowa Hawkeyes Football: Washington Huskies Game Preview
This Friday, the 4-1 Iowa Hawkeyes head to Seattle to face the University of Washington Huskies with both teams looking to rebound following losses. Two weeks ago, against Michigan, it was hard to know what to expect because it felt like we had no idea who Iowa was. Now, two weeks and two games later, […]
2026 College Football Watch Guide – Week 6
Well done, Iowa City. It had been 20 years since College Game Day visited and that energy and excitement was on full display. Sure, the result of the game was pretty much the same as the one back in 2006, but forget what happened on the field for a moment. It was so much fun […]
Hawkeye Football: Updated Game Line, Weather Forecast for Iowa vs. Washington
Get ready for some sailgating, Hawk fans, as we’re headed to the Pacific Northwest this weekend! The weather in Seattle looks solid for early October, with temperatures in the upper 50s and overcast all day Friday. Probably a little chilly for those sailgates outside Husky Stadium but if you can somehow find your way onto […]
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