
Iowa Football Rises to No. 21 After 40-0 Shutout
The Hawkeyes climbed to No. 21 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after a 40‑0 win over Northern Illinois, highlighting standout performances and setting up a challenging Cy‑Hawk matchup.
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The Hawkeyes climbed to No. 21 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after a 40‑0 win over Northern Illinois, highlighting standout performances and setting up a challenging Cy‑Hawk matchup.

Transfer wide receiver Tony Diaz posted seven catches for 84 yards and a touchdown in his Iowa Hawkeyes debut, earning praise from coach Kirk Ferentz and helping the Hawkeyes set a season‑opener yardage record.

Iowa’s 40‑0 win over Northern Illinois combined a prolific passing game, explosive runs and a suffocating defense, while key players faced durability questions early in the year.

The Hawkeyes opened their 2026 campaign in dominant fashion, delivering a 40‑0 victory that highlighted strong offensive execution and a relentless defense.

In the opening quarter of Iowa's season opener against Northern Illinois, running back L.J. Phillips suffered a lower-body injury that forced him out of the game early, truncating his first‑quarter performance.

Indiana State University’s women’s basketball team welcomes a diverse class of 13 newcomers, featuring standout transfers and a freshman, setting the stage for a competitive preseason beginning in November.

At the 2026 Iowa Football Media Day, Coach Ferentz discussed the team's progress, highlighting the competition at quarterback, the influx of transfer talent on defense, and the strength of the receiving group as the Hawkeyes gear up to open against Northern Illinois on September 5.
Missouri's football program begins fall camp on August 3, 2025, with a projected depth chart that features a new starting quarterback, injury‑related uncertainties at running back, and several key competitions on the offensive line and secondary.
Missouri's defense will rely on a mix of experienced returnees and newcomers to fill the void left by last season's starting safeties.

The Blue Demons announce a jam‑packed slate that opens with three games in six days, includes a rematch with Michigan State and culminates with a home matchup against Eastern Illinois.

The Hawkeyes are preparing for the 2026 campaign, focusing on a quarterback competition that remains unresolved while a potent defense looks ready to anchor the team.

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