Iowa Football

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker is pictured at practice Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa.

If you just listen to what Coach Parker says, you will be in a position to make plays

Iowa Football has a golden opportunity to knock off two top 25 teams in the first five weeks

Iowa Football is flying under the radar in the first AP Top 25 poll, and that's ok

Phil Parker is short on words, but high on expectations for next season

Aug 9, 2025; Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with players during the Hawkeyes Kids Day NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress for the Des Moines Register

Kirk Ferentz has a mix of eagerness, anxiousness, and optimism about next season

Nov 24, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Steven Stilianos (86) catches a pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

A former Iowa tight end found his way onto an NFL roster after playing in the UFL

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson (20) outpaces Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) who can’t make the tackle during the second quarter of an NFL preseason matchup at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Kaleb Johnson showed his power and decisiveness during his preseason NFL debut

Forest Hills Central's Ty Hudkins celebrates his interception during the second quarter in the game against Mason on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at Ford Field in Detroit.

Hawkeye Football player profile: No. 20 Ty Hudkins

Nov 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) tackles Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Brendan Sullivan (6) during the first half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Iowa senior safety Xavier Nwankpa has something to prove this season

Iowa v Maryland

Logan Jones earns his second award watch list nomination

Oct 26, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Devin Turner (8) tackles Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Zach Ortwerth (48) during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Zach Ortwerth looks to show his worth after being named to the Mackey Award watch list

Michigan State's Darius Snow, right, tackles Iowa's Kaden Wetjen in the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Gennings Dunker and Kaden Wetjen were named preseason All-Americans

Aug 7, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jay Higgins IV (49) runs back an interception in front of Indianapolis Colts running back Khalil Herbert (26) during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

A dynamic Baltimore Ravens debut for undrafted rookie Jay Higgins

Sep 14, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Max Llewellyn (48) chases Troy Trojans quarterback Tucker Kilcrease (10) during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The Iowa defensive line is projected to be a top 10 unit this season

As Mark Gronowski's stock continues to rise, so does his 2026 NFL Draft projections

Apr 26, 2025; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski (11) throws during a spring NCAA football open practice at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress/For the Register

Mark Gronowski is dropping dimes at practice and getting Hawkeye fans hyped

Iowa’s Yahya Black (94) motions for the crowd to get loud against Iowa State during the CyHawk game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Yahya Black has impressed the Steelers staff with his hustle and work ethic

Nov 2, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs for a 16 yard touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Steelers' rookie Kaleb Johnson is buried on the first depth chart of the season

Iowa senior running back Ivory Kelly-Martin celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

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Former Iowa RB Ivory Kelly-Martin gets his first coaching opportunity with Bemidji State

Nov 23, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Kamari Moulton was named to the preseason Doak Walker Award watch list

Nov 8, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz leads his team onto the field for the game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Hawkeye Football was given the fourth-best odds in the Big Ten to reach the CFP

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker watches a play during a NCAA non-conference football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker is ranked as the top DC in college football

Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Kirk Ferentz gasses up Tony Petitti and backs his ideas about the College Football Playoff

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) celebrates with linebacker Jack Campbell after returning an intercepted pass for a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Football is well-represented on a Big Ten All-2020s team list

Jul 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Matt Nelson (68) blocks during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Perseverance prevails as former Hawkeye Matt Nelson returns to the NFL

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (87) completes a catch in the first quarter during an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

Former Hawkeye tight end Noah Fant is going from the Emerald City to Cincinnati

Nov 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Addison Ostrenga (87) catches a touchdown pass against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Iowa Hawkeyes Football Position Breakdown: Tight End

Dec 30, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Current Jet Award winner Kaden Wetjen looks to capture the award once again