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Oklahoma State is set to compete in the 2027 College Baseball Series, playing three games at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, while the tournament expands to include surprise locations across the country. With a strong 2026 record and key recruiting moves, the team aims to break past recent postseason barriers.
The Iowa Hawkeyes defensive line will look markedly different when the 2026 season opens, after the program lost 24 of the 25 sacks it recorded a year earlier. The departure of those pass‑rush producers has left a void that the coaching staff is eager to fill with a blend of experience and untapped talent.
The Iowa Hawkeyes lost 24 of 25 sacks from last season, prompting a search for new leaders on the edge. Veteran Kenny Merrieweather, high‑upside transfer Kahmari Brown and recovering Drew Campbell headline a group that must step up under head coach Kirk Ferentz.
The Hawkeyes will meet the Hokies in Sioux City on Nov. 10, marking their first game in the venue and the fifth meeting since 2017. Coach Ben McCollum emphasizes the strategic value of the neutral‑site contest, while ticket sales begin June 26.
Iowa’s 2026 schedule pits the Hawkeyes against Minnesota and Illinois in two pivotal Big Ten matchups that could decide their bowl eligibility and final season standing.
Bennett Stirtz was drafted in the first round by the Memphis Grizzlies and traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, becoming the most recent Hawkeye selected in the opening round and the first draft pick for Coach Ben McCollum.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz selected 16th overall, traded to the Thunder, marking the Hawkeyes’ first draft pick since 2023 and capping a career that blended early‑college raw talent with Big Ten dominance.
A standout senior season has Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz drawing first‑round interest, with multiple mock drafts linking him to the Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies.
The Hawkeyes will test themselves against top‑tier opponents, including a Tuesday night clash with the Virginia Tech Hokies at the Tyson Events Center, as part of a broader strategy to earn a strong NCAA Tournament résumé.
Virginia Tech will meet Iowa on November 10, 2026, at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa, marking the fifth overall meeting and the second in Iowa, as the Hokies look to add another win to their flawless record against the Hawkeyes.
Virginia Tech will meet Iowa on November 10, 2026 in Sioux City, adding a historic neutral‑site game to a loaded schedule that also features the Charleston Classic and a full ACC slate.
The Virginia Tech men's basketball team will meet Iowa on Nov. 10 at the Tyson Events Center, a game that underscores a dominant series history and adds a new chapter to the teams' NCAA rivalry.
Bennett Stirtz is projected to be selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder after a standout college season that showcased his playmaking and shooting.
Iowa point guard Bennett Stirtz is emerging as a top prospect for the 2026 NBA Draft, drawing attention ahead of the June 23 event in Brooklyn.
A standout season has placed Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz in the late first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, with the Cleveland Cavaliers emerging as the likely destination.
The University of Michigan basketball program is in flux after Dusty May accepted a position with the Dallas Mavericks, leaving athletic director Warde Manuel to navigate a complex hunt for a new head coach.
Dusty May left for the Dallas Mavericks, prompting a rushed search for a new head coach. The Wolverines must balance retaining star guard Elliot Cadeau with evaluating a field of candidates ranging from experienced Power‑Conference coaches to rising innovators.
The University of Michigan’s men’s basketball team captured the NCAA title in April, but the subsequent departure of coach Dusty May has set off a nationwide search for a successor.
A look at how time of possession, turnover margin and yards after catch are driving the Hawkeyes’ strategy heading into the next season.
Penn State adds Dasonte Bowen, a seasoned point guard from St. Bonaventure, to reinforce a roster undergoing a major overhaul.
Transfer point guard Dasonte Bowen joins Penn State, bringing Big Ten experience and proven production to a young roster.
The Iowa State Cyclones face a pivotal season after losing key personnel. Their first game against SEMO Redhawks is expected to be easy, but the real test comes in the second week against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Cy-Hawk rivalry. Despite both teams' struggles, a win for Iowa State could significantly boost their program's morale and future prospects.
Dwayle Smith, a 5‑foot‑11 defensive back from St. Frances Academy, pledged to the Hawkeyes, projecting to reinforce a defense that has historically produced NFL‑caliber talent.
Nebraska’s 2027 quarterback recruit Trae Taylor declared he will never lose to Iowa, adding fuel to a rivalry that has seen Iowa dominate recent meetings while Nebraska struggles under a coach with a sub‑.500 record.