CBS Sports selects Iowa Hawkeyes as top Iowa football program for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
CBS Sports named the Iowa Hawkeyes as the best college football program in Iowa for the upcoming 2026 season. Writer Austin Nivison highlighted the consistency of head coach Kirk Ferentz's teams, predicting eight or nine wins annually. This choice comes amid a shift for the Iowa State Cyclones, whose roster has faced significant changes following Matt Campbell's departure. The rivalry's next chapter will unfold on September 12 in Iowa City during the Cy-Hawk game, where Iowa aims to solidify its top program status.
- •Iowa Hawkeyes named best Iowa football program for 2026
- •Kirk Ferentz's teams noted for consistency with eight or nine wins
- •Iowa State Cyclones facing roster changes after Matt Campbell's exit
- •Cy-Hawk game scheduled for September 12 in Iowa City
- •Kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. CT on NBC
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports names best football program in the state of Iowa
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