53+ min ago   (424+ words) Illinois running back Aidan Laughery (21) talks to reporters on Thursday afternoon. CHAMPAIGN — A former local standout, two defensive stalwarts, two transfer newcomers and a top returning wide receiver make up Illinois' six captains for the 2026 season. A survey of the…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago   (728+ words) For the first time since 1963, Iowa is heading to Seattle for a football game. The Hawkeyes will take on the Washington Huskies in a highly-anticipated Friday night showdown on Oct. 9 at Husky Stadium. Though it will be the first meeting…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago   (103+ words) 247Sports Now two weeks into Fall Camp, Kirk Ferentz and staff have gotten a much better idea of which first-year players will be a factor for the Hawkeyes this fall. With the new five-for-five ruling, chances are Iowa will be a…...

55+ min ago   (120+ words) Illinois Football Names Six Team Captains for 2026 Season University of Illinois Athletics August 19, 2026 | Football CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting Illini football program named six captains for the 2026 football season: Matthew Bailey, Collin Dixon, Katin Houser, Aidan Laughery, Jake Renfro, and Xavier Scott....

3+ hour, 43+ min ago   (322+ words) Waverly (Iowa) Shell Rock three-star athlete Jayden Stephens is a name to know for the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2028. The 6-0, 180-pound talent, who is expected to play receiver at the next level, is also being recruited by schools as a defensive…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago   (141+ words) 247Sports IOWA CITY - The position group with the most question marks for Iowa on defense is the defensive line. Iowa defensive line coach Kelvin Bell is very intrigued about this unit and what they can become this season, as well as…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (676+ words) For the fifth time in eight years, Kirk Ferentz's Iowa football team is ranked in the preseason AP Poll. The Hawkeyes checked in at No. 22 in the poll and are one of eight Big Ten teams to be ranked, joining…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago   (140+ words) The Lufkin Daily News Iowa Park Head Football Coach Weldon Nelms coaches the quarterbacks during football practice on, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Iowa Park. - Texas Rangers arrest former Pct. 2 JP Donnie Puckett on charge of abuse of official capacity - Affidavit: Trio…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago   (259+ words) Sports | Wednesday is Media Day at Iowa State Ames, Iowa (RI) — Wednesday is Media Day at Iowa State, where the Cyclones continue preparations for their first season under head coach Jimmy Rogers. Iowa State has 81 new players on the roster…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago   (648+ words) What jumps out at you right away is that there are three true freshmen on the depth chart: Seth Olsen is listed as Pete McMahon's backup at right tackle Adam Shada is listed as co-backup with Chic Ejiasi at one…...