Starting the conversation, does iowa have a realistic chance at being the third big 10 team to make the cfp behind IU and Ohio State. Also is UCLA the other team in that convo or does USC pose a real impediment?

Anyone know if the field of dreams exhibition game will be an annual thing and when tickets went on sale this last time?

I didn’t know anything about it until I saw the highlights which is a shame as it would have made a perfect birthday gift for my dad. Hoping I can get another shot next year.

Michigan and Washington's losses to Minnesota definitely took some of the shine off of our wins. Still, beating a ranked Michigan team at the Big House and winning in Seattle are notable wins.

Going back to the 2021 season, Michigan has beaten 31 straight unranked opponents at home (counting the WMU game as a win, which, ya know). Michigan is 4–4 against ranked teams in that stretch, with those four losses being:
- 2024 #3 Texas (#10 Michigan at the time)
- 2024 #1 Oregon (Michigan unranked) - 2025 #1 Ohio State (#15 Michigan)
- 2026 #17 Iowa (#18 Michigan)

Michigan beat #2 OSU in 2021, #10 Penn State in 2022, #2 OSU in 2023, and #11 USC in 2024.

In other words, Iowa is the only team not in the top 3 to won at Michigan Stadium in the past 5 seasons (WMU game aside).

Meanwhile, before our game, Washington was 28–3 since 2022 at Husky Stadium, with losses coming to #1 OSU, #6 Oregon, and...Minnesota.

Of course, neither 2026 Washington nor Michigan are the same caliber of their past squads. Still, Michigan Stadium and Husky Stadium are tough places to get a W, and Iowa utterly dominated Washington. Impressive, especially for such a junior squad.

Hey Hawkeye fans!

I’m making my first trip to Iowa City for the Purdue game on November 14, and I would love some recommendations from people who know and love the community.

A little background: I live in Pittsburgh, work in professional baseball, and have recently started writing my first fiction novel, tentatively titled Then Why Are We Waving?

The story is centered around the Hawkeye Wave and the incredible connection between Kinnick Stadium, the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, and the people of Iowa City. It follows several different characters whose lives intersect through a single Iowa football game, exploring how seemingly small gestures can have a lasting impact on people we may never meet.

The story is also personal to me. My family has gone through some challenging experiences with one of our young children (he is 3.. and kicking butt fighting a brain tumor), and that has given me an entirely different appreciation for the families, nurses, doctors, and communities who come together during difficult times.

I’ve always been moved by the Hawkeye Wave, and as I started writing, I realized I wanted to experience it firsthand rather than simply research it from hundreds of miles away.

I’ll be traveling solo and spending the weekend exploring Iowa City, meeting people, and hopefully getting a better understanding of what makes this place so special.

I’d love your thoughts on a few things:

Game day and tailgating: Where should I go to really experience the community? Are there particular tailgates, neighborhoods, or traditions I shouldn’t miss?

Bars and restaurants: What are the places that feel quintessentially Iowa City? I’m less interested in tourist attractions and more interested in the spots where locals gather.

People and stories: Are there longtime fans, local business owners, or community members who embody what makes Iowa City special? I’d love to meet people and hear their stories.

The Hawkeye Wave: Beyond what everyone sees on television, what does the Wave mean to you personally? Are there perspectives or traditions surrounding it that outsiders might not appreciate?
I’m not coming to promote a book or ask anyone to share something they’re uncomfortable discussing. I genuinely want to learn about the community and make sure that if I’m going to write a story inspired by this place, I do it with the care and authenticity it deserves.

If anyone would be willing to grab a coffee, share a beer, or let me stop by their tailgate, I’d be grateful for the opportunity.

Really looking forward to visiting. Thanks in advance, and Go Hawks!

Unfortunate update on Brett Harris joined the Iowa baseball team earlier this summer after Ole Miss rescinded his offer to play baseball for the Rebs. Sounds like the team is doing all they can to let him stay around in the way that's the best for him, but a heartbreaking story all around

And Iowa Hawkeye fans have to be the nicest, most generous and some of the most wholesome fans that I have ever met. Iowa Nice hits different. Just hope that all of you throughly enjoyed your time here.

Just wanted to shout out to you guys, come back soon!

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Yo. Go Hawkeyes. I think the only threat remainder this year is a pesky Northwestern. Maybe Wisky Badgers on a stretch.
Anyways, here is the thing…..
I grew up in IC, IA.
I grew up going to Kinnick. Then Carver. Which is different story point is,
I bleed black and gold.

Tonight after the win I wanted send to friends the Iowa Fight songs of various versions.
The Google machine is telling me:
Bob Dylan Never sang ‘Fight for Iowa’ and was a radio hoax from KRNA in the 1980’s.

I disagree with Mr Googles.
Have I led my whole life a lie? Am I in The Matrix?
Did Bob NEVER sing the words: ‘Fight for Iowa’
Did I grow up in such a vacuum?

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Heading to the game tonight - based in Seattle but don’t have any Hawkeye gear. Dad went there though and want to support his Alma mater.

Anybody something I can wear? Or know of a spot at tailgate for gear?

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How we feeling about Iowa’s game Friday night? Fill Washington game preview here.