College Football Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
The landscape of college football is changing before our eyes, almost overnight. The sport was originally partitioned by region, and built on tradition and rivalries. Recently, however, the mega-deals of television partnerships with football conferences are beginning to reshape the geography of the game. The most recent rendition of conference realignment is the blockbuster news […] READ MORE
One of the top recruits in the class of 2023 has announced his commitment to play football for the Hawkeyes next season. Five-star offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor will suit up for Iowa in 2023. Proctor narrowed his selection to Alabama and Iowa two weeks ago before making his decision official on Thursday. Highest Rated Recruit […] READ MORE
Spencer Petras Invited to Manning Passing Academy Last weekend, the 26th annual Manning Passing Academy took place on the campus of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The event is hosted by the Manning family: Archie, Cooper, Peyton, and Eli Manning. Every year, the academy invites several current college quarterbacks to serve as councilors and […] READ MORE
There are several ways to measure offensive efficiency in college football. Traditionally, yards per play and points per game give a general idea of how well an offense performs during the season. However, factoring in the opponent, personnel, and the situation, metrics can become a lot more advanced and reveal advantages and strengths. For the […] READ MORE
At the brink of a potential collapse, one football game on the 2020 schedule proved to be the pivotal juncture for Hawkeye football as a program. This particular game was a turning point that was maybe not so obvious at the time. There were many things larger than football going on within the Iowa football […] READ MORE
Charlie Jones Enters the Transfer Portal The news broke early Wednesday morning that Iowa kick return specialist and wide receiver Charlie Jones had entered the transfer portal. The announcement came as a surprise to Hawkeye Nation. Jones had previously opted to return to Iowa for his sixth and final season with “unfinished business.” He, alongside […] READ MORE
Iowa’s defensive line for the 2022 season will have experience. The Spring depth chart released in March listed three seniors and a junior on the defensive front. Their former leader Zach VanValkenburg signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, but he helped build a group of players in Iowa City that are ready to step in […] READ MORE
The Hawkeyes had one of the nation’s top defenses last season. The group was led by safeties Jack Koerner and Dane Belton, alongside Matt Hankins at cornerback. All three have now signed with NFL organizations. Iowa’s next man in at secondary will make room for some new, but familiar faces. The combination of returning experience […] READ MORE
The departure of Tyler Goodson in the Hawkeye backfield leaves the door open to a talented young group of running backs. The most veteran players in the position group are both redshirt sophomores. Iowa’s next man in at running back will be a combination of Gavin Williams and Leshon Williams. The two aren’t actually related […] READ MORE
Iowa’s Weekend NFL Draft Signings As the NFL Draft moved into the weekend, one more Hawkeye heard his name called and five others joined NFL organizations as free agents. Dane Belton became the second Hawkeye to come off the board with his selection to the New York Giants. Iowa continued their streak of at least […] READ MORE