11/2/2024

Iowa  vs  Wisconsin  

W    42 - 10 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

After a slow start, falling behind on a 53-yard FG by Wisconsin, the Iowa rushing attack broke loose and didn't look back. Kaleb Johnson rushed for 3 TDs and 135 yards on 24 carries (5.6 yard avg). Th...more

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 10/26/2024

Iowa  vs  Northwestern  

W    40 - 14 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Iowa's ground game struggled in the first half, but seemed to open up throughout the game. Kaleb Johnson led the charge with 109 yards and three touchdowns (7.8 yards per carry). QB Cade McNamara was ...more

 

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 10/19/2024

Iowa  @  Michigan State  

L    20 - 32 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

The game was dominated by field goals with Michigan State's converting six field goals (including a 55-yarder), giving the Spartans a 12-0 halftime lead. The Hawkeyes offense finally broke free wh...more

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 10/12/2024

Iowa  vs  Washington  

W    40 - 16 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Iowa played its first complete game of the year with a dominant rushing attack, efficient quarterback play, tough defense and strong special teams performance, propelling them to a convincing 40-16 vi...more

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 10/5/2024

Iowa  @  #3 Ohio State  

L    7 - 35 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

The Hawks were outmatched, but kept the game close in the first half with two turnovers. But the offense was unable to move the ball, and costly turnovers in their own side of the field led to quick T...more

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 9/21/2024

Iowa  @  Minnesota  

W    31 - 14 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

The Hawk defense stepped up, shutting out the Gophers in the 2nd half after falling behind 14-7. Jay Higgins led the team with 9 tackles and one interception, followed by both Deshaun Lee and Nick Jac...more

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 9/14/2024

Iowa  vs  Troy  

W    38 - 21 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

In Iowa's 2nd possession, they went for it on 4th down and 1 on the Troy 15-yard line but were stopped, and the 1st quarter ended scoreless. Iowa scored on a TD run by Kaleb Johnson. Troy responded wi...more

 

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 9/7/2024

#21 Iowa  vs  Iowa State  

L    19 - 20 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

After a Rhys Dakin punt was downed on the 1-yard line, the defense forced a punt, which setup a 27-yard TD run by Kaleb Johnson in the first quarter. An interception by Jay Higgins gave Iowa the ball ...more

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 8/31/2024

#25 Iowa  vs  Illinois State  

W    40 - 0 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

The Iowa defense forced three turnovers (2 in the first quarter), and a sack and fumble recovery was also called back for holding in the first half. Aaron Graves had 3 sacks, and the defense only allo...more

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 1/1/2024
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

#17 Iowa  vs  #21 Tennessee  

L    0 - 35 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

The Hawks offensive woes continued in Brian Ferentz's last game as offensive coordinator, and the Volunteers were able to move the ball methodically against the tough Iowa defense. Iowa had its be...more

 

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 12/2/2023
Big Ten Championship

Iowa  vs  #2 Michigan  

L    0 - 26 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

The Hawks needed to play a mistake-free game and show some new offensive wrinkles to have a chance against #2 Michigan. But 3 fumbles and allowing an 80+ yard punt return put Iowa's elite defense in d...more

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 11/24/2023

#17 Iowa  @  Nebraska  

W    13 - 10 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

After recovering a fumbled punt, the Hawks were unable to convert when their FG was blocked. The Hawks offense made a big play when Deacon Hill connected with Steven Stilianos for a 37-yard pass down ...more

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 11/18/2023

#16 Iowa  vs  Illinois  

W    15 - 13 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

The Hawks needed to win one of the last 2 games to clinch the West Division, and they were able to wrap up it on Senior Night with another close victory. It is the 3rd time they have won the West Divi...more

 

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 11/11/2023

#22 Iowa  vs  Rutgers  

W    22 - 0 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

It was no surprise when Iowa led only 3-0 at halftime, as the betting line dropped to one of the lowest all-time for total points scored at 27.5. The big difference was that the Iowa offense was showi...more

 

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 11/4/2023
Wildcats Classic

Iowa  @  Northwestern  

W    10 - 7 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Iowa’s special teams bailed out the struggling offense once again. After a scoreless first half in which neither offense could move the ball (both under 100 yards), the Hawks needed a big play. A bl...more

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 10/21/2023

#24 Iowa  vs  Minnesota  

L    10 - 12 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

With less than 2 minutes to play, Cooper DeJean returned a punt for a 54-yard TD, but it is taken off the board after DeJean appeared to motion for a fair catch on an official review. Minnesota kick...more

 

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 10/14/2023

Iowa  @  Wisconsin  

W    15 - 6 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

In a crucial Big Ten West matchup, the Hawks defense stuffs the new high-powered Badgers offense, holding them to only 2 FGs in the 3rd quarter. They also forced a QB fumble that resulted in a safety....more

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 10/7/2023

Iowa  vs  Purdue  

W    20 - 14 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

In typical fashion, the Hawks keep the game close and the defense stops a potential game-winning drive to end the game. The Hawks jumped on the board first with a beautiful 67-yard TD run from Kaleb J...more

  

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 9/30/2023

Iowa  vs  Michigan State  

W    26 - 16 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

MSU was able to move the ball against the tough Iowa defense most of the game, but Iowa chipped away with field goals to keep it close. The Hawk defense shut down the Spartans in the 4th quarter, and ...more

 

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 9/23/2023

Iowa  @  #7 Penn State  

L    0 - 31 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

The Iowa offense was completely shut down against the Lions, and the Iowa defense wore down in the 2nd half against the more skilled team. Penn State was able to control the ball and move down the fie...more

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 9/16/2023

#25 Iowa  vs  Western Michigan  

W    41 - 10 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

After falling behind 7-0 in the 1st quarter on a 64-yard TD pass, the game was stopped for lightning. After the break, Leshon Williams burst open for a 53-yard run, and it was capped off with a 3-yard...more

 

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 9/9/2023

Iowa  vs  Iowa State  

W    20 - 13 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Kirk Ferentz won his 200th college career victory (all but 12 at Iowa), and it was textbook for how he likes to win. Get a small lead early, get a non-offensive touchdown, and let your defense hold on...more

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 9/2/2023

#25 Iowa  vs  Utah State  

W    24 - 14 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Transfers Cade McNamara connected with Seth Anderson on the first pass of the year for a 36 yard TD, but the offense continued to struggle after a 14-0 lead. The running game also struggled. Utah Stat...more

 

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 12/31/2022
Transperfect Music City Bowl

Iowa  vs  Kentucky  

W    21 - 0 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

The Iowa defense was strong again, forcing Kentucky into a bowl-record 10 punts, holding them to 2-18 on third down, and only 185 yards of offense. But more importantly, two pick-6 interceptions for a...more

 

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 11/25/2022

Iowa  vs  Nebraska  

L    17 - 24 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Nebraska ruined Iowa’s chance to clinch the Big Ten West Division title outright with a stunning victory. Despite having nothing to play for with a losing season and interim head coach, the Huskers ...more

 

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 11/19/2022

Iowa  @  Minnesota  

W    13 - 10 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Drew Stevens kicked a 21-yard FG with 30 seconds left, and the Hawks kept their West Division title hopes alive. The Gophers were poised to take the lead, but a forced fumble and interception by Jack ...more

 

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 11/12/2022

Iowa  vs  Wisconsin  

W    24 - 10 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Cooper DeJean returned an interception for a touchdown and set up another score with a 41-yard punt return, moving Iowa into a tie for the Big Ten West lead with their third consecutive win. Iowa had ...more

 

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 11/5/2022

Iowa  @  Purdue  

W    24 - 3 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Kaleb Johnson ran for a career-high 200 yards on 22 carries, including a 75-yard touchdown run at the start of the 2nd half. Spencer Petras passed for two touchdowns, which helped Iowa get revenge on ...more

 

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 10/29/2022

Iowa  vs  Northwestern  

W    33 - 13 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

QB Spencer Petras was 21-for-30 passing for 220 yards and 1 TD to Luke Lachey, and ran for another TD. Drew Stevens kicked four field goals (including a 54-yarder) in an unusual display of offense. It...more

  

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 10/22/2022

Iowa  @  #2 Ohio State  

L    10 - 54 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

After Iowa threw an interception on the 1st play of the game, the Iowa defense held OSU to a FG. Iowa's defense later forced a fumble sack and return for a TD by Joe Evans, and Iowa led 7-3 early in t...more

 

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 10/8/2022

Iowa  @  Illinois  

L    6 - 9 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Iowa looked like it might escape with a dramatic win on a Riley Moss 82-yard fumble return for a TD, but it was called back. Despite getting 3 turnovers, the offense could not capitalize against Illin...more

 

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 10/1/2022

Iowa  vs  #4 Michigan  

L    14 - 27 

Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz

The Michigan offense took what the Iowa defense gave them, moving down the field to score a TD on their first possession. They were able to move the ball throughout the day, and the Iowa offense conti...more

 

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