Tennessee, the No. 2 seed in the South, will meet 10th-seeded Iowa in a second round game on Sunday. The Vols held off Colgate, while the Hawkeyes took down seventh-seeded Cincinnati. These two teams don’t have much history against each other, but there might be a little bit of a feud building. At least, Tennessee […]
Read MoreUpset Alert: No. 10 Iowa Knocks Off No. 7 Cincinnati
We have our first winning double-digit seed of the day. A 10-seed taking down a No. 7 doesn’t typically qualify as a major upset, but Iowa beating Cincinnati is impressive for a couple of reasons. First of all, many thought Cincinnati was underseeded, especially considering they beat Houston and won the AAC Tournament. Secondly, the […]
Read MoreIowa’s Comeback Win Over Cincinnati Pushes The Big Ten To 6-0
The Iowa Hawkeyes scored an impressive come-from-behind victory in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament on Friday, and as a result, the Big Ten is still undefeated with a 6-0 record. The Hawkeyes, at one point during the first half, trailed Cincinnati 18-5. Iowa’s comeback was led by sophomore forward Luka Garza, who […]
Read MoreESPN’s Prediction For Today’s Cincinnati-Iowa Game
After a thrilling day of NCAA Tournament action on Thursday, Friday’s slate of games starts with an AAC-Big Ten matchup between Cincinnati and Iowa. Here are the details on the two teams. Cincinnati went 25-6 in the regular season, with the Houston Cougars sweeping them. But the third time proved to be the charm for […]
Read MoreHow Connor McCaffery Is Balancing NCAA Tournament Run, Hawkeyes Baseball
When we think of some of the top two-sport college athletes, we tend to think of players who combined football and baseball or football and basketball. But Iowa star Connor McCaffery is making a name for himself in baseball and as a member of an NCAA Tournament team. In an interview with OurQuadCities.com, McCaffery, who […]
Read MoreESPN’s Prediction For Iowa-Cincinnati NCAA Tournament Game
In perhaps the hardest 7 vs. 10 matchups in the NCAA Tournament to predict, the Iowa Hawkeyes are taking on the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Round of 64. No. 7 Cincinnati stunned heavily favored Houston in the AAC Tournament Finals and clinch their ninth straight NCAA Tournament appearance. The Bearcats have a bit of an […]
Read MoreFiveThirtyEight Model On Each NCAA Tournament’s Chances To Win Title
68 teams may be playing for a national title, but realistically, the group of teams that have a reasonable chance to win is much smaller. Since the expansion of the NCAA Tournament to 64 teams in 1985, 21 of 34 champions are No. 1 seeds. All but four champions have been top three seeds. The […]
Read MoreNo. 7 Cincinnati vs. No. 10 Iowa Preview: Game Time, Channel, Announcers, Prediction
The 2019 NCAA Tournament field has been unveiled, and the overall 1-seed is the Duke Blue Devils. In the South Region, fellow ACC team Virginia is the No. 1 seed. Let’s take a look at the No. 7 Cincinnati vs. No. 10 Iowa matchup in the region. Preview: Cincinnati returns to the NCAA Tournament for […]
Read MoreJoe Lunardi Now Has 3 ACC Teams As No. 1 Seeds In New Bracketology
Today is a huge one for college basketball. Some of the biggest leagues in the country have already decided their champions, and the ACC title game between Duke and Florida State is coming up. The ACC is particularly well-positioned entering March. The league is set to have seven or eight teams in the field, but […]
Read MoreJoe Lunardi Updates ESPN Bracketology During Conference Tournament Week
By the end of the day, the top teams of the later conference tournaments will have all played games. That means we’re starting to get the last few data points for the 2019 NCAA Tournament seedings. Last night marked the return of Zion Williamson, who, in his first game back from his knee injury, posted […]
Read MoreAdrian Clayborn Announces Release From New England Patriots
One of the top defenders to come out of Iowa in the past decade, defensive end Adrian Clayborn finally tasted Super Bowl glory as a member of the New England Patriots in 2018. But it looks like he won’t be aiming for a repeat on Bill Belichick’s defense. Taking to Twitter on Friday, Clayborn announced […]
Read MoreMichigan vs. Iowa: Game Time, Channel, Announcers
Iowa really struggled down the stretch in the regular season, but Fran McCaffery clearly got his team back on the right track. Now, the Hawkeyes will put their talent to the test against the Michigan Wolverines. Usually the Hawkeyes thrive when Tyler Cook and Jordan Bohannon serve as the leading scorers. Instead of sticking to […]
Read MoreESPN BPI Prediction For Iowa vs. Illinois Big Ten Tournament Game
The Iowa Hawkeyes are safely in the NCAA Tournament, but the team could really use a few good performances before the Big Dance starts. Tonight, they start Big Ten Tournament action. Iowa has lost its last four games, and five of the last six. That stretch also included a suspension for head coach Fran McCaffery. […]
Read MoreIowa vs. Illinois: Game Time, Channel, Announcers
Two teams trending in different directions face tonight in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament, when the Iowa Hawkeyes battle the Illinois Fighting Illini. Illinois kept its season alive by defeating Northwestern in overtime of the opening round. Giorgi Bezhanishvili led the charge with 26 points, and sophomore guard Trent Frazier had 21 […]
Read MoreWhat The Big Ten Tournament Bracket Looks Like After Day 1
With the first day of the Big Ten Tournament in the books, the competition is ready to ramp up today. Although Michigan State, Purdue and the other top seeds aren’t in action yet, the matchups for this second day look outstanding. If today can replicate the results from yesterday, then fans are in for a […]
Read MoreESPN’s Joe Lunardi Updates Bracketology With Start Of Conference Tournaments
Last night brought a major stolen bid, with a shocker in the WCC Championship. After losing in this game by 48 during the regular season, Saint Mary’s put together an impressive performance to beat Gonzaga, and claim an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament. That gives the WCC an unexpected second berth in the tournament […]
Read MoreIowa Takes Huge Leap Forward In Recruiting Rankings
The Iowa Hawkeyes typically fly under the radar when it comes to the recruiting cycle. But the year 2020 is quickly shaping up to be one of their best in recent memory. The latest 247Sports Composite Team Rankings have the Hawkeyes all the way at No. 10 overall. They are also rated No. 3 in […]
Read MoreVideo: Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs Set A Program Record With Four 450-Pound Cleans
Iowa has a history of putting out impressive offensive linemen. Tristan Wirfs may be the next big-time player to come out of Kirk Ferentz’s program. Wirfs, a junior right tackle for Iowa, was an honorable mention All-Big Ten performer in 2018. After seeing his weight room exploits, I certainly wouldn’t be thrilled to go against […]
Read MoreIowa vs. Nebraska: Game Time, Channel, Announcers
The absence of Fran McCaffery hasn’t treated Iowa well, as the team has lost back-to-back games in blowout fashion. However, the Hawkeyes have the chance to end the regular season in winning fashion on Sunday. Losing to Rutgers at home might be the definition of rock bottom for Iowa, but it’s also hard to make […]
Read MoreESPN Names Most ‘Exciting’ Players Of Spring Football For Top Teams
Hope springs eternal for just about every college football program over the next few weeks. Without actual games on the field, fans will be grasping for the positives coming out of the teams’ spring sessions. For some programs, the lead attraction will be true freshmen who’ve enrolled early. For others, it is guys on the […]
Read MoreBig Ten Assistant Coach Retiring Before Spring Practice
As spring practice kicks off for college football programs around the country, one program is undergoing a significant change. The Iowa Hawkeyes are making a change on the coaching staff before spring ball begins. Defensive line coach Reese Morgan announced his plans to retire before spring practice starts. After coaching on the staff for 19 […]
Read MoreIowa AD Gary Barta Comments On Suspensions of Fran McCaffery, Radio Announcer Gary Dolphin
Iowa has had a strange few weeks, featuring a few controversies within and around the basketball program. It definitely hasn’t been the easiest stretch athletic director Gary Barta has had to deal with. The more indirect issue occurred with the “Voice of the Hawkeyes,” Gary Dolphin. The longtime Iowa radio announcer got into hot water […]
Read MoreIowa Football Releases Heartfelt Tribute To Damon Bullock
College football fans were stunned over the weekend to learn that former Iowa running back Damon Bullock passed away at the young age of 25. With their former star back in mind, the Hawkeyes created a tribute to honor him. On Monday afternoon, the Iowa Hawkeyes official Twitter account released a video tribute to Bullock […]
Read MoreNFL Analyst Has Bold Comparison For Iowa TE Noah Fant
While Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson is widely considered the top tight end in the 2019 NFL Draft, he is not the only receiver from Tight End U drawing praise. Noah Fant has been attracting plenty of attention as well, and one analyst made a bold NFL comparison. On Monday’s edition of Good Morning Football, […]
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