Iowa’s tradition of developing offensive line talent helped them land a commitment from Minnesota recently. Owen Linder, a three-star prospect in the 2026 class, posted on social media that he has committed to the Hawkeyes.

Minnesota led by 17 points, 63-46, with just over six minutes to play in the second half before Iowa started to eat away at the lead. The lead was still 11 points when there was a lengthy delay for an injured cheerleader with 2:42 to play. From there, the Hawkeyes cut the deficit to three before the Gophers sealed the win at the free-throw line.

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue their hot streak on the 2026 recruitment trail with another four-star commit on Monday. Head coach Kirk Ferentz managed to land 2026

Iowa had just lost its third consecutive game, a 72-67 defeat to Minnesota on Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but Sandfort wasn’t about to give up on the Hawkeyes.

Iowa football continues to make progress in its 2026 recruiting class. The Hawkeyes received a commitment from a 4-star lineman on Monday.

Minnesota visits the Iowa Hawkeyes after Dawson Garcia scored 27 points in the Golden Gophers' 84-81 overtime win over the Michigan Wolverines.

There was a scary situation in Carver-Hawkeye Arena Tuesday night when a male cheerleader for the Hawkeyes had to be carted off the court on a stretcher after a stunt gone wrong during Iowa's game against Minnesota.

Iowa changed that against Penn State. The Hawkeyes led for more than 13 minutes in the first half, taking a five-point advantage into the break. It was Iowa’s most sustained stretch of quality play over the last few games.

Linder becomes the fourth commitment in Iowa's 2026 recruiting class. He joins another offensive lineman, 4-star Carson Nielsen of Waterloo West. The Hawkeyes also have a verbal pledge from quarterback Cash Herrera. Marcello Vitti currently stands as Iowa's lone commitment on the defensive side of the ball in the 2026 recruiting class.

Minnesota's Owen Linder has committed to Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes. / Nicole Hester / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Iowa’s tradition of developing offensive line ...

After losing 2 straight games on the road, the Hawkeyes returned home Tuesday night but once again came out on the wrong end. Minnesota beat Iowa 72-67. The 67 points is a season