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.
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.
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.
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
The Iowa Hawkeyes have received considerable criticism for not doing a great job on the recruiting trail in recent years, especially when it comes to addressing
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
Minnesota visits the Iowa Hawkeyes after Dawson Garcia scored 27 points in the Golden Gophers' 84-81 overtime win over the Michigan Wolverines.
Iowa football continues to make progress in its 2026 recruiting class. The Hawkeyes received a commitment from a 4-star lineman on Monday.
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.
Minnesota Golden Gophers (9-9, 1-6 Big Ten) at Iowa Hawkeyes (12-6, 3-4 Big Ten) Iowa City, Iowa; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota plays Iowa after Dawson Garcia scored 27 points in ...
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.