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Tom Moore, the 87-year-old NFL coaching legend, is returning to his alma mater Iowa as a senior consultant and offensive advisor, 64 years after leaving as a quarterback. His storied career includes roles with the Steelers, Colts (where he mentored Peyton Manning), Vikings, Jets, Saints, and Buccaneers, earning four Super Bowl rings along the way.
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Kaden Wetjen in the fourth round after his Shrine Bowl standout, signaling belief he can translate his return prowess into offensive value and ongoing development under an offense-focused coaching staff, despite Wetjen's limited receiving targets at Iowa.
The Chicago Bears selected Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a four-year Iowa starter and Rimington Award winner who is expected to develop behind veteran Garrett Bradbury after trading for him; Jones is known for his rugged demeanor and technique, and could take over at center in 2027 as the team seeks long-term stability at the position.
Gennings Dunker, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound Iowa offensive lineman known for overpowering drive blocks, was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (No. 96). Beyond his on-field power, the charismatic lineman is famous for a coffee-fueled pre-practice routine, a larger-than-life personality, and a disciplined academic background, with versatility to play guard or tackle and a leadership presence that could anchor Pittsburgh’s line as he develops.
The Chicago Bears drafted Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-2, 299-pound lineman appeared in 52 career games with 51 starts at Iowa, was a team captain in 2025, and won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's best center. Jones began his college career on the defensive line before switching to center in 2022, making him a valuable addition to Chicago’s offensive line.
The NCAA announced tampering violations involving Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr linked to extensive contact with a student-athlete at another school before he entered the transfer portal; Budmayr even spoke with the athlete’s parent and arranged a call with Ferentz, after which the player transferred and played in five games in 2023. As a penalty, Iowa will vacate four wins from the 2023 season (Utah State, Iowa State, Western Michigan, Michigan State), dropping Ferentz’s record to 209-128. The COI supported the sanctions despite Iowa’s disagreement and noted potential governance changes to how eligibility and penalties are determined in similar cases.
Iowa admitted in 2024 to violating NCAA tampering rules tied to quarterback Cade McNamara before he entered the transfer portal, resulting in suspensions for Kirk Ferentz and an assistant and a COI ruling to vacate four 2023 wins; the protracted resolution, stretching from 2023 into 2025 with debates over penalties, highlights how slow and contentious the NCAA infractions process has become and has fueled broader calls to pause investigations and overhaul enforcement.
The NCAA’s Committee on Infractions ordered Iowa to vacate four wins from the 2023 season after finding tampering by head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant coach Jon Budmayr involving Cade McNamara; the ruling expands earlier penalties, reduces Ferentz’s career win total from 213 to 209, and follows a self-imposed one-game suspension Ferentz served to start the 2023 season.
The Iowa–Illinois men’s basketball rivalry runs far deeper than its Elite Eight clash, built on decades of heated matchups, recruiting wars, and infamous off-court controversies (notably Bruce Pearl’s alleged pay-for-play issues involving Deon Thomas). Those tensions have produced memorable on-court drama and fan animosity, making Saturday’s No. 9 Iowa vs. No. 3 Illinois Elite Eight a pivotal chapter in a feud that continually shapes both programs.
With 58 seconds left, Iowa capitalized on Nebraska's costly timeout blunder to fuel a 14-3 run and advance to the Elite Eight in Houston—the Hawkeyes' first such berth in 39 years, powered by Alvaro Folgueiras' layup and the ensuing free throw after drawing a foul.
Iowa rallied to defeat Nebraska after the Cornhuskers briefly had four players on the court during a late inbound, capping a 12–6 run to reach the Elite Eight; coach Fred Hoiberg took the blame for the miscommunication, and Nebraska earned its first NCAA tournament win and a Sweet 16 appearance.
Ninth-seeded Iowa edged Nebraska 77-71 in the South Region semifinal to reach the Elite Eight, led by Bennett Stirtz’s 20 points and Alvaro Folgueiras’ 16, including a late 9-0 run and a dunk that helped seal it. The win follows Iowa’s upset of top-seeded Florida and sets a showdown with Illinois for a Final Four berth under first-year coach Ben McCollum.
With 58.8 seconds left, Nebraska had only four players on the floor due to a miscommunication, allowing Iowa to score and pull away to a 77-71 Sweet 16 win; Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort led all scorers with 25 points, ending the Cornhuskers' historic NCAA tournament run.
Ninth-seeded Iowa beat Nebraska 77-71 in the Sweet Sixteen, led by Bennett Stirtz (20) and Alvaro Folgueiras (16), with a pivotal late three-point play after a Nebraska inbound mishap and a dunk that sealed the win. The Hawkeyes, who upset top-seeded Florida in the previous round, advance to face Illinois or Houston for a Final Four berth under first-year coach Ben McCollum.
Ninth-seeded Iowa defeated Nebraska 77-71 in a South Region semifinal, rallying late with a 9-0 run to pull away and advance to the Elite Eight, where they’ll face Illinois. Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 20 points, Pryce Sandfort had 25 for Nebraska, and Alvaro Folgueiras added 16 as the Hawkeyes survived a late Husker push in Houston.