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The Hawkeyes’ 40‑0 victory over Northern Illinois highlighted Kamari Moulton’s career‑high rushing performance and Tony Diaz’s receiving surge, while Hank Brown earned the first start of the year, setting the stage for a competitive clash with Iowa State.
With temperatures soaring to 92°F, Iowa will rely on a stronger defense, a fresh kicking game and inexperienced quarterbacks to overcome a 31½‑point spread in its season‑opening showdown.
After a dominant 40‑0 win over Northern Illinois, the Hawkeyes must answer questions about their starter at quarterback, a shaky kicking game and how Iowa State’s explosive offense will match up with Iowa’s defense in a rivalry that has often been decided by a field goal.
The Iowa Hawks opened their preseason with a dominant 33-0 victory over Northern Illinois, showcasing a balanced attack, a relentless defense and special teams that added big plays, while key players delivered career‑high performances.
Iowa’s opening win showcased a balanced attack, a stingy defense and special‑teams fireworks, establishing a 1‑0 start to the season.
The Hawkeyes have released their first game‑week depth chart, revealing key starter assignments and positional battles heading into the season.
The Hawkeyes have named two players as co‑starters at quarterback for their opening game against Northern Illinois, leaving the final decision to preseason work and a single practice performance.
With Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski both listed as potential starters, Iowa’s coaching staff is weighing preseason showings under the bright lights of Kinnick Stadium.
The latest depth chart reveals the ongoing competition at quarterback, a missing safety, and the emergence of new starters on defense and special teams.
With Cael Winter set to lock down the center spot, the Hawkeyes navigate unresolved quarterback battles, defensive inexperience, and special‑teams competitions ahead of the season opener.
Quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski threw five touchdowns, LJ Philips showcased his rushing prowess, and special teams displayed mixed results, all under the watchful eye of head coach Kirk Ferentz.
The Hawkeyes will hold an open practice and autograph session on August 15, offering early clues about the quarterback competition, freshman standout Tradon Bessinger, transfer receivers, and special‑teams evaluations ahead of the season opener against Northern Illinois.
With the 2026 campaign on the horizon, Iowa's coaching staff is navigating a series of high‑stakes competitions that will determine the starting lineup across offense, defense and special teams.
Coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the evolving quarterback race, the potential of the secondary and linebackers, and the challenges facing the defensive line and special teams.
Ferentz discusses the quarterback duel between Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, the potential extension of the race into the season, and the challenges facing the defensive line, while highlighting the promise of the secondary, linebackers, and special teams.
As the Hawkeyes prepare for the 2026 season, five narrative threads — quarterback competition, kicker evolution, offensive line reshaping, safety transitions, and the future of head coach Kirk Ferentz — define the conversation around Iowa football.
With Chris Polizzi taking the reins, the Hawkeyes are reshaping their kicking game, adding experienced talent and fresh competition ahead of their Week 1 matchup against Northern Illinois.
With LeVar Woods departing for Michigan State and Chris Polizzi stepping in, Iowa must replace key special teams contributors and integrate new talent to preserve its historic edge.