Iowa Hawkeyes
2025 Season Results

Iowa Hawkeyes — 2025 Season Review

In 2025, the Iowa Hawkeyes posted a 9-4 record under head coach Kirk Ferentz, competing as a member of the Big Ten. The team scored 381 total points and allowed 209 throughout 13 games, averaging 29.3 points scored and 16.1 points allowed per outing.

Notable victories on the season included a 47-7 victory at home against Massachusetts Minutemen, a 41-3 victory at home against Minnesota Golden Gophers, and a 37-0 victory on the road against Wisconsin Badgers. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

The 2025 season was not without its challenges, as the team endured a narrow 16-18 defeat to Oregon Ducks and a narrow 13-16 defeat to Iowa State Cyclones. However, the program's response to adversity demonstrated character and resilience throughout the campaign.

In Big Ten play, the Iowa Hawkeyes compiled a 6-3 conference record across 9 league contests. Conference matchups tested the Iowa program's depth and preparation week after week throughout the 2025 schedule.

The season concluded with a postseason appearance: ReliaQuest Bowl: W 34-27. The bowl experience served as both a reward for the regular season and a launching point for the program's ambitions heading into the following year.

At home, the Iowa Hawkeyes went 5-2, while posting a 3-2 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2025 roster from start to finish.

The offensive production remained consistent throughout the year, with 184 points in the first half and 197 in the second half of the schedule. Defensively, the unit allowed 16.1 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2025 campaign.

The 2025 season ultimately represented a successful chapter in Iowa Hawkeyes football history. With a final record of 9-4, the program exceeded expectations and established a foundation for continued success in subsequent seasons. The experiences gained through 13 games of competition provided invaluable development opportunities for returning players and coaches alike.