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Three Biggest Questions Post-Spring

2 days ago | bvmsports.com | Eliot Clough |Lead Analyst

For Iowa football, summer workouts are right around the corner. With spring wrapped up, the Hawkeyes will transition into more conditioning and off-field work following 15 practices over the last two months. Now that spring ball is over and we've addressed Iowa special teams' strengths, we'll take a look back at the three biggest question marks around LeVar Woods's group following the spring. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball, and recruiting coverage.
Herrera on New Offers, Iowa

3 days ago | bvmsports.com | Eliot Clough |Lead Analyst

In October, Iowa landed the commitment of 2026 three-star quarterback out of Bishops High School in La Jolla, California, Cash Herrera. Within the last week, Herrera has received two new offers from Arizona and Cal, causing speculation in the Iowa fanbase as to whether or not he'll stick with his commitment to the Hawkeyes.
Three Biggest Strengths Post-Spring

3 days ago | bvmsports.com | Eliot Clough |Lead Analyst

For Iowa football, summer workouts are right around the corner. With spring wrapped up, the Hawkeyes will transition into more conditioning and off-field work following 15 practices over the last two months. Now that spring ball is over, we'll take a look back at the ways special teams looks the strongest going into the summer and the three pieces of Levar Wood's group that appear to be in the best shape. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball, and recruiting coverage.
2026 Three-Star PG Navon Shabazz Decommits

4 days ago | iowa.rivals.com | Eliot Clough |Lead Analyst

As shared with premium subscribers several days ago, 2026 three-star prospect Navon Shabazz has decommitted from Iowa. The Iowa United Prep point guard previously committed to Fran McCaffery and the Hawkeyes prior to Ben McCollum taking over the position. With the live period this weekend, Shabazz opted to reopen his recruitment, allowing coaches from other programs to prioritize watching him play this weekend on the 3SSB Circuit with United.
Three Biggest Strengths Post-Spring

5 days ago | bvmsports.com | Eliot Clough |Lead Analyst

For Iowa football, summer workouts are right around the corner. With spring wrapped up, the Hawkeyes will transition into more conditioning and off-field work following 15 practices over the last two months. Now that spring ball is over, we'll take a look back at the ways the defense looks the strongest going into the summer and the three pieces of Phil Parker's group that appear to be in the best shape. Don't miss out on any of our exclusive football, basketball, and recruiting coverage.
Three Biggest Question Marks Post-Spring

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Eliot Clough |Lead Analyst

Iowa Offense: Three Biggest Question Marks Post-Spring For Iowa football, summer workouts are right around the corner. With spring wrapped up, the Hawkeyes will transition into more conditioning and off-field work following 15 practices over the last two months. Now that spring ball is over and we've addressed the Iowa offense's three biggest strengths, we'll take a look back at the three biggest question marks around Tim Lester's offense following the spring.
Three Biggest Strengths Post-Spring

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Eliot Clough |Lead Analyst

By Eliot Clough, Lead Analyst For Iowa football, summer workouts are right around the corner. With spring wrapped up, the Hawkeyes will transition into more conditioning and off-field work following 15 practices over the last two months. Now that spring ball is over, we'll take a look back at the ways the offense looks the strongest going into the summer and the three pieces of Tim Lester's group that appear to be in the best shape.
Projecting Iowa's Next Three Football Commits

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Eliot Clough |Lead Analyst

By Eliot Clough, Lead Analyst Iowa football has already landed nine commitments in the 2026 recruiting class. With five offensive linemen, a few skill position prospects and just one defensive commit, the Hawkeyes still have plenty of work to do. Looking ahead to next month's official visits and the recruiting they've already done, let's take a look at who could be next to commit to Kirk Ferentz and Iowa. .
Iowa MBB's Continued Portal Efforts: The Backcourt

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Eliot Clough |Lead Analyst

Over the last two weeks, Iowa has hosted High Point guard, Kezza Giffa and Florida International point guard, Ashton Williamson for official visits along with showing interest in Duke Miles, who was recently granted release from signing with Texas A&M after entering the portal out of Oklahoma. With spots to fill on the roster and none of the aforementioned portal recruits committed, what's the hold up?
Grading Iowa's 2025 Spring Transfer Portal Haul

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Eliot Clough |Lead Analyst

By Eliot Clough, Lead Analyst This spring, Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa staff addressed several roster needs heading into the fall of 2025. With the additions of Shahid Barros, Bryce George, Jeremy Hecklinski and Ty Hudkins via the portal, the Hawkeyes have made a step in the right direction for success this coming season. Given the spots filled and the talent acquired, let's take a look at each individual addition and where the class as a whole grades out.