Iowa Hawkeyes fans are buzzing after the team’s run to the Elite Eight last season, a feat that has set high expectations for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign.
The program cemented its optimism by securing head coach Ben McCollum to a six‑year contract extension, a move that locks the current coaching staff in place through the next half‑decade.
Big Ten Announces 2026‑27 Schedule
The Hawkeyes will host Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Oregon, Penn State and Washington at home, while traveling to face Illinois, Michigan, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA and USC on the road.
In addition, the conference has identified Nebraska, Ohio State and Wisconsin as double‑play opponents, ensuring those matchups appear both home and away.
Although exact game dates, start times and broadcast details remain pending, the league has promised to release that information in the coming weeks, allowing fans to plan their attendance and viewing.
Overall, the combination of a stable coaching core and a challenging but well‑balanced schedule positions Iowa to contend again at the top of the Big Ten.