
Pumas Gear Up for a Competitive REC‑Valley Season
The Pumas finished 2025 with an 8‑4 record, captured a league title and now face a tougher schedule in the REC‑Valley, led by senior standouts and a revamped coaching staff.
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The Pumas finished 2025 with an 8‑4 record, captured a league title and now face a tougher schedule in the REC‑Valley, led by senior standouts and a revamped coaching staff.

With Jack Campbell and Jay Higgins gone, Iowa’s linebackers enter 2026 under a new coach’s confidence, featuring returning starter Jayden Montgomery and a promising mix of veterans and newcomers.
The Hawkeyes face a pivotal season as they replace a wave of departing talent with emerging leaders.
The Hawkeyes aim to rewrite their offensive narrative in 2026, targeting a 32‑point average and a resurgence of the passing game under new coordinator Tim Lester.
Iowa’s standout defensive back Zach Lutmer blends film study, instinct and psychological warfare to dominate the Hawkeyes’ secondary in the 2025 season.
Iowa’s defensive back Zach Lutmer uses advanced film study and pre‑snap instincts to anticipate plays, disrupt offenses and elevate the team’s defensive performance.
Zach Lutmer’s predictive instincts and leadership have turned Iowa’s defense into a mental chessboard, delivering interceptions, tackles for loss, and game‑changing plays.

With key starters gone, a group of fifth-year athletes is ready to step into larger roles this fall.

From NFL draft buzz to standout performances on both sides of the ball, Iowa's 2026 class features several players ready to make a splash.

The Hawkeyes' offense, led by Tim Lester, is expected to exceed its over/under line, while the defense under Phil Parker continues to limit scoring, setting the stage for a compelling campaign.
Keyon Thomas, a 3-star recruit from Warren Central High School, announced his commitment to Iowa, joining a class that continues to draw top talent from Indiana.
Keyon Thomas, a 3‑star running back from Indianapolis, announced his commitment to the University of Iowa, joining a growing list of Indiana products in the Hawkeye program.
Karson Sharar’s NFL draft selection highlights Iowa’s linebacker pipeline, but the Hawkeyes must replace several key players. Coach Wallace’s confidence in a six‑ or seven‑person unit offers a glimpse of continuity.
The Hawkeyes' defense will rely on a blend of home‑grown talent and proven leaders as they replace departing NFL linebackers.

From a dominant high school career in Winfield‑Mount Union to early collegiate performances, Cam Buffington is emerging as a key playmaker for the Hawkeyes.
Gavin Stecker, a four-star linebacker from Bettendorf, announced his commitment to the Iowa Hawkeyes in December 2023, becoming the first player from the 2027 class to do so. He chose Iowa over offers from Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, and Minnesota, drawn by the program's track record of producing NFL linebackers and its enduring culture under head coach Kirk Ferentz.
Gavin Stecker, a four‑star linebacker from Bettendorf, announced his commitment to Iowa in December 2023, becoming the first recruit in the 2027 class to do so. His decision reflects a blend of family legacy, program stability and a clear vision for his development.
Gavin Stecker, a four-star linebacker from Bettendorf, announced his commitment to Iowa in December 2023, becoming the first recruit in the 2027 class to do so. His decision reflects both the program’s defensive pedigree and its stable leadership under longtime coach Kirk Ferentz.