As the transfer portal chaos continues, the Hawkeyes are also keeping their eyes on the recruiting trail.
To the dismay of many of the surrounding Power Four programs, the Hawkeyes have made a living recruiting talent from nearby states.
In the 2026 recruiting class, the Iowa program has gotten some big commitments from out-of-state prospects, including four-star prospects Darion Jones (Nebraska), Gene Riordan (Illinois), and Hudson Parliament (South Dakota).
The Iowa program has a reputation for developing offensive and defensive talent, and that reputation has attracted more high-level prospects over the past few seasons.