Madison Hricik

The Hawkeyes have said since Selection Sunday that they won’t opt out of the ReliaQuest Bowl. With Vanderbilt in a similar position, it sets up one of the more intriguing postseason games this year.

Three Iowa women’s wrestlers participated in an international friendly meet with the Ukrainian national team on Dec. 18, after the team spent two weeks with the Hawkeyes.

The former Hawkeye will join Pat Fitzgerald’s staff at Michigan State as an assistant head coach and special teams coordinator.

Hawkeye center Logan Jones became a unanimous All-American on Thursday, earning first team honors from all five All-American lists recognized by the NCAA.

The Hawkeyes have the entire time available for the ReliaQuest Bowl, according to head coach Kirk Ferentz, but there are some young players who could start showcasing their new roles for the 2026 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes beat writer for The Gazette Madison Hricik has Vanderbilt beat writer for 247 Sports Alaina Morris

The Hawkeyes have three seniors that helped bring the offensive line to national recognition, and now Iowa prepares for a bowl game with development in mind.

Two more Hawkeyes earned All-America honors for this season, with center Logan Jones picking up another first team selection and returner Kaden Wetjen earning a second team nod.

The Hawkeyes’ senior transfer hasn’t played much, but has taken on a new role under head coach Ben McCollum. Iowa still believes he’ll be a crucial piece to the team throughout the season.

The two Hawkeyes earned First Team AP All-America honors Monday morning, after both earning First Team conference honors earlier this month.

The Hawkeyes lost to No. 4 Iowa State in a close game, showing a lot of imrpovement from their first road loss at Michigan. Still, Iowa doesn’t believe in moral victories, and are determined to show more promise in final three nonconference games of the season.

The Hawkeyes’ captain Logan Jones won the Rimington Trophy, given to the best center in collegiate football.

The Hawkeyes held an eight-point lead at halftime before ultimately falling to the Cyclones on the road for Iowa’s second loss of the season.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz officially signed the ReliaQuest Bowl contracts Wednesday, and he and Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea gave their thoughts on the New Year’s Eve bowl game.

The Hawkeyes struggled on the road against Michigan State last week. Heading into another true road game against No. 4 Iowa State, Iowa expects to apply the corrections it learned since the Big Ten opener.