College Football Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
The Southeastern Conference has set the standard for college football during the last 50 years. The SEC claims outright or a share of 21 of the last 50 national championships awarded in college football. Looking to the next 50 years, one conference seems to have the footing to compete and challenge the SEC for college […] READ MORE
University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta announced his retirement Friday, effective August 1st. Barta had been the head of Iowa athletics since 2006 when he took over for Bob Bowlsby. The school is set to name an interim Athletics Director next week. Barta is the direct report of the offensive coordinator to skate around […] READ MORE
Three incoming Hawkeyes from the 2023 transfer portal cycle have yet to arrive on campus in Iowa City. They’ll do so in June, and each is a position of need for Kirk Ferentz‘ program. Notably, Kaleb Brown, the Ohio State transfer, will slide into the wide receiver room after being one of the top transfer […] READ MORE
The Spring Transfer Portal window closes for entry on Sunday night, April 30th. Buzz with the Hawkeyes has been quiet in regard to any new additions, but there’s a position that could use strengthening. Iowa’s final Spring practice was low on scholarship wide receivers. There were a handful of injuries that kept some notables sidelined, […] READ MORE
On Tuesday, the Iowa Hawkeyes offered a scholarship to five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood. He’s the top-rated quarterback in the class of 2025 and the sixth-ranked player nationally. He currently has over 20 offers from Power Five schools that include Georgia, Florida State, and LSU. Underwood is listed at 6-3 and 205 pounds and is a […] READ MORE
Takeaways from Kirk Ferentz’s Spring Press Conference Spring practice began in Iowa City on Wednesday, and with it came insight into the program’s development into the new season. Head coach Kirk Ferentz addressed the media in his Spring press conference, giving updates on ascending players, position competitions, and the new starting quarterback, Cade McNamara. The […] READ MORE
This Sunday features one former Hawkeye suiting up to play in Super Bowl LVII. Wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette will take the field with the Kansas City Chiefs for a chance to become a world champion. This year’s Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles could mark the 13th different NFL franchise to win […] READ MORE
Three-year starting quarterback and Big Ten West Champion are just two of the accomplishments listed in his bio on the team website. It also includes 37 games played and 31 games started. However, what isn’t listed might be Spencer Petras’ most important accolade. Leadership through adversity. Few Hawkeyes have ever traversed their collegiate path with […] READ MORE
Floyd of Rosedale will reside in Iowa City for another year after one of the most incredible sequences to finish out a game. The victory coupled with Illinois’ loss to Michigan earlier in the day puts the Hawkeyes in clear command for the last week of the season. Iowa escapes Minneapolis with Floyd and now […] READ MORE
The last time the Hawkeyes traveled north to Minneapolis, they left their timeouts inside TCF Bank Stadium and took Floyd of Rosedale with them. It’s now called Huntington Bank Stadium, but the goal will be the same. Floyd has resided in Iowa City for the last seven years dating back to 2015 as the Hawkeyes […] READ MORE
Nick Lemkau covers Iowa Hawkeye Football for Last Word on College Football. He is a member of the Football Writers Association of America, and a voter for the Outland Trophy, and the Lombardi, Maxwell, and Nagurski Awards.