Iowa Hawkeyes 2026 Preview
No. 20Iowa are 1-0 in 2026. They went 9-4 (6-3 in the Big Ten). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
About Iowa Hawkeyes
Kinnick is known for The Wave, when the stadium turns to greet patients at the children's hospital overlooking the field.
- Joined the Big Ten
- 1899
- Chief rivalries
- Iowa State (Cy-Hawk Trophy), Minnesota (Floyd of Rosedale)
What changed for Iowa in 2026
- Starting QB from last season is gone, so backup QB Jeremy Hecklinski (2 for 2, 8 yards, 0 TDs in 2 games played)
- Kamari Moulton returns at RB after a sophomore season of 878 yards and 5 TDs. South Dakota transfer Lendon Phillips Jr is expected to split carries (1,920 yards - led FCS, 19 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards returns in DJ Vonnahme (434 yards, 3 TDs). Two transfers are expected to start at WR in UT-Rio Grande Valley transfer Tony Diaz (881 yards, 11 TDs) and Furman WR Evan James (796 yards, 7 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman
- Returning three starters on defense with their top returner being CB Zach Lutmer (71 tackles, 3 INTs)
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Iowa Hawkeyes 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | Home | W 40-0 |
| 2 | Iowa State | Home | — |
| 3 | Northern Iowa | Home | — |
| 4 | Michigan | Away | — |
| 5 | Ohio State | Home | — |
| 6 | Washington | Away | — |
| 7 | Minnesota | Away | — |
| 8 | Wisconsin | Home | — |
| 9 | Northwestern | Away | — |
| 10 | Purdue | Home | — |
| 11 | Illinois | Away | — |
| 12 | Nebraska | Home | — |
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Iowa Hawkeyes betting FAQ
Iowa Hawkeyes play 12 games in 2026, 7 at home. They open against Northern Illinois. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Iowa sits at No. 20 in Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25.
Iowa Hawkeyes play at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA. Kinnick is known for The Wave, when the stadium turns to greet patients at the children's hospital overlooking the field.
Iowa State (Cy-Hawk Trophy), Minnesota (Floyd of Rosedale). Iowa has been a Big Ten member since 1899.
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