
Iowa Hawkeyes rookies debut in 2026 NFL preseason
Former Iowa Hawkeyes players make their 2026 NFL preseason debuts across a series of Week 1 games, with several matchups broadcast on NFL Network, ESPN Unlimited and NFL+.
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Former Iowa Hawkeyes players make their 2026 NFL preseason debuts across a series of Week 1 games, with several matchups broadcast on NFL Network, ESPN Unlimited and NFL+.

An analysis of Iowa’s low penalty rate, its coaching roots, and the upcoming challenges that test the Hawkeyes’ disciplined approach.
Kade Pieper, the only offensive lineman from Iowa to make the 2026 Big Ten preseason list, helped the Hawkeyes win the Joe Moore Award last year. The team will need to replace three departing starters, but the preseason accolade highlights the optimism surrounding the upcoming season.

With key starters gone, a group of fifth-year athletes is ready to step into larger roles this fall.
The latest USA TODAY Network Big Ten preseason poll places Iowa eighth, highlighting the conference’s shifting power dynamics and spotlighting key Hawkeye contributors ahead of media days.

Cael Winter cleared a hay bale 13 feet and six inches to win the 2026 Solon Beef Days competition, surpassing the previous record and joining a lineage of Hawkeye champions.

Returning anchors Kade Pieper and Trevor Lauck lead a revamped Iowa offensive line that earned a ninth‑best national ranking from CBS Sports, while the team replaces key departures with promising newcomers.

Iowa’s 13‑year streak of winning seasons has yet to translate into a Playoff appearance, but early 2026 forecasts suggest the Hawkeyes could finally break through.

The Badgers and the Hawkeyes meet again in 2026, a game that could shape Wisconsin's season and test Iowa's renewed ambition.
Michael Myslinski, an Iowa football offensive lineman, has overcome multiple injuries and surgeries to secure a sixth season of eligibility, relying on mental strength, family support and a strong program environment as he prepares for a pivotal 2026 campaign.
After battling multiple surgeries and setbacks, Iowa’s Michael Myslinski is set to cap his collegiate career with an expanded role on the offensive line.

A look at the top Big Ten offensive linemen shaping the 2026 season, from Rimington finalists to All‑America selections.

A rising Iowa high school lineman has accepted his first collegiate scholarship, while the university grapples with replacing three departing NFL prospects.

A talented interior lineman and state shot put medalist, James Barnett is making early waves in his recruitment, drawing attention from Division I programs and aligning with Iowa's plans to rebuild its offensive front.

Caleb Johnson, a four-star recruit from Noblesville, Indiana, announced his pledge to the Hawkeyes after a scholarship offer in January 2026 and visits to other top programs.

Iowa’s offensive line coach George Barnett continues to attract elite talent, as four‑star Caleb Johnson, ranked No. 2 in Indiana and No. 22 nationally, tours Iowa City amid a recruiting class that already boasts ten commitments.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to reshape their offense for the 2026 season, with new coordinators, a quarterback competition, and a distinctive homegrown line development model leading the charge.