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Fifty-six days until Iowa football kicks off, and we’re spotlighting the player who wears No. 56: junior defensive lineman Maddux Borcherding-Johnson. A towering 6’3”, 292-pound force, he arrived in Iowa City after an undefeated, state-champion wrestling senior year and a dominant high school football career. A three-star recruit since July 2021, he’s steadily climbed the depth chart, recording th...

Iowa’s Mark Gronowski and Taylor McCabe are the 2026 Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners—two stars who dominated their sports and excelled beyond the field. Gronowski shattered QB records with 16 rushing TDs and 545 yards, set a Big Ten streak record, and became the first Hawkeye to score via run, pass, and catch in one game—all while earning academic honors and MVP honors. McCabe, a t...

College football’s future is here — true freshmen are stepping onto the field like pros, and Iowa’s 2026 class could be the catalyst. From Aussie punter Boston Everitt chasing Tory Taylor’s legacy, to local linebacker Julian Manson ready to fill a key role, and big-corner Darion Jones poised to shine — this team’s depth is deep. And don’t sleep on Tradon Bessinger at QB — if the starter falters, h...

Iowa’s schedule could be the make-or-break moment for several Big Ten coaches—while Kirk Ferentz’s job is secure, opponents like Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, Barry Odom at Purdue, and Matt Rhule at Nebraska face mounting pressure. With key matchups against the Hawkeyes looming, especially in high-stakes games like Halloween or Black Friday, Iowa might just be the final straw for coaches whose season...

The iconic Tigerhawk water tower at Kinnick Stadium is coming down—gone by end of August—to make way for a bigger, more impactful one supporting the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. While fans mourn the loss of a beloved landmark, the new tower will fund a major hospital expansion, including a new adult inpatient tower, boosting care for Iowa’s community. Change may shift the view, but the heart...

Iowa’s 1991 football squad, often hailed as Hayden Fry’s second-best team, might’ve been a playoff powerhouse under a 24-team format—finishing 10-1, ranked 10th nationally, and pulling off an emotional 16-9 win over Ohio State after a campus tragedy. With stars like Matt Rodgers and Danan Hughes back, they soared to a second-place Big Ten finish and a historic 13-13 tie in the Holiday Bowl. They c...

With just 57 days until kickoff, Iowa’s defensive lineman Will Hubert is poised to seize his moment. A towering 6’3”, 287-pound senior from Omaha, Hubert was a three-star recruit who committed to Iowa in 2021. Though he’s yet to see significant game time, the departure of key players opens the door for him to step up. He’s already earned a leadership role as a 2026 Player’s Council member — proof...

Iowa’s bowl fate is set early — Duke’s Mayo Bowl against Virginia Tech, a seven-win season projected, but hey, it’s still a bowl game, and the Hawkeyes have a 13-year streak of showing up, ready to make it memorable — maybe even with a mayo-splattered victory for Kirk Ferentz. No playoff, but plenty of tradition and drama. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/d...

Iowa’s football future hangs in the balance as they face a brutal rebuild with just six starters returning, especially at QB, sparking doubts about their ability to repeat last year’s playoff buzz. Despite skepticism from outlets like Athlon predicting a Duke’s Mayo Bowl finish, the Hawkeyes still boast deep talent at skill positions and a chance to outplay their defense — especially if they find...

Iowa’s offense is heating up with three new transfer receivers, but the EA Sports game isn’t giving them the love they deserve—Tony Diaz and Reece Vander Zee barely cracked the top 80, despite Diaz’s explosive freshman stats and Vander Zee’s proven big-play ability. With depth and talent stacked at receiver, the Hawkeyes are poised for a major leap—if they can just execute on the field. Listen in...

College fantasy football is officially here, thanks to Yahoo’s new platform mirroring NFL structure with a twist: draft a “team offense” based on overall scoring. With elite college talent and juicy storylines, fans can now draft stars like Iowa’s Kamari Moulton (878 rushing yards last year) and DJ Vonnahme (top receiver debut), plus a top-tier defense. This fresh twist adds serious depth to how w...

Two Hawkeyes, Mark Gronowski and Taylor McCabe, just earned the Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award—proof that greatness isn’t just about stats or wins, but character, academics, and class. Gronowski rewrote Iowa QB records with touchdowns by rushing, throwing, and catching, while McCabe balanced a civil engineering degree with elite basketball shooting, heading to Notre Dame for grad school....

Iowa’s defense is elite at stopping teams on third and fourth down, but their offense must match that intensity—especially in the red zone, where they’ve been unstoppable last year. With a young QB, they need to keep grinding for touchdowns, while their red zone defense needs a major overhaul to turn close losses into wins. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/...

Iowa’s 2027 recruiting class looks shaky on paper, ranking dead last in the Big Ten — a surprise given their track record of turning mid-tier talent into elite performers. But don’t panic: Iowa’s strength lies in development, not flashy five-star hauls. With increased reliance on the transfer portal — like last year’s Mark Gronowski — they’re bringing in ready-to-play offensive transfers to fill g...

Iowa’s 2026 offensive line just got a major upgrade as junior Kade Pieper, the 6’4”, 290-pound right guard who earned first-team All-American honors last season, prepares to shift to center — a move that could anchor the unit for whoever wins the QB battle in fall camp. With his versatility, experience, and proven dominance, Pieper is poised to be the linchpin of Iowa’s championship-caliber offens...

Iowa’s preseason ranking is a familiar story: respected enough to be on the list, but not high enough to be taken seriously. ESPN has them at 19, CFP News at 20 — just ahead of USC, but nowhere near the top. Since 2015, they’ve been ranked 8 out of 11 times, peaking at 17 and averaging around 21. Expectations are low — most polls see them around 23 — but a strong start could push them up fast. The...

Wisconsin heads to Kinnick Stadium for a pivotal Heartland Trophy showdown against Iowa, a game that could define Luke Fickell’s season—win or lose, he can’t afford another uninspired loss. Iowa, fresh off a bowl win but depleted by key departures including All-American return specialist Kaden Wetjen and three drafted linemen, is rebuilding—but bolstered by transfers like wideout Tony Diaz and saf...

Sixty days until kickoff, and Iowa’s countdown spotlight lands on redshirt freshman offensive lineman Lucas Allgeyer—6’5”, 300 lbs, from St. Louis, MO. A three-star recruit with all-conference honors, he’s got four years to develop under the Hawkeyes’ coaching staff after limited action last season. His Iowa connection runs deep: uncle played OL for the team, cousin was a drafted baseball pitcher....

Trevor Lauck, the massive junior offensive lineman from Indianapolis, is rising up the Iowa Hawkeyes’ 2026 countdown—six-foot-five, 310 pounds, and ready to dominate the trenches. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feed...