Madison Hricik

Iowa’s running backs have dealt with injuries since the start of the season. Now, head coach Kirk Ferentz said both Jaziun Patterson and TJ Washington Jr. could play against Minnesota, making it the first time all five running backs could be available at once.

Iowa football has won 10 of its last 11 matchups against Minnesota, and are 1-1 in trophy games this season.

The Hawkeyes will play UNI in 2026, but have added a second game as the season opener in 2029.

The Golden Gophers had nine sacks against Nebraska, while Iowa’s line hasn’t allowed a sack in two games. The Hawkeyes’ blend up front is becoming a catalyst for offensive success, especially in the run game.

Iowa football defensive back Xavier Nwankpa earned the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after a career game against Penn State. It’s an honor that shows his development with the Hawkeyes.

Minnesota heads to Iowa after beating a ranked Nebraska team last week, setting up a battle to become bowl eligible on top of the classic trophy battle.

The Hawkeyes are in a seven-way tie for third place in the conference after their win of Penn State.

The Hawkeyes’ quarterback had one of his best rushing performances in his career, but instead of fully celebrating his achievement, he chose to continue praising the offensive — as he’s done all season.

The Hawkeyes came back from a 21-10 deficit in the third quarter to win the game, 25-24, on a record-breaking night in Kinnick Stadium.

Head coach Jan Jensen hired two new assistant coaches in the offseason. The duo, with little experience in the Midwest, hope to help bring in the best players in the country while mentoring the current roster.

The Hawkeyes beat the Nittany Lions with a fourth quarter score despite missing two 2-point conversions.

Fans got the opportunity to get their first look at the 2025-26 Hawkeye men’s and women’s basketball teams on the outdoor basketball court behind Burge Residence Hall. It’s the unofficial tipoff to the upcoming season.

"Inside the Lions" beat writer Audrey Snyder joins Madison Hricik in this weeks Hawk Off the Press Podcast ahead of the Penn State Nittany Lions traveling to Kinnick Stadium to face the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Here are a few things of what Iowa football can do to take down Penn State in a sold-out Kinnick Stadium Saturday night.

Reece Vander Zee was sidelined with a foot injury just before the first game of the year. Now, finally played his first game against Wisconsin, he wants to make an immediate impact on the field for the Hawkeyes.