From a Rocky Start to Stardom, Nwankpa Looking Like a 5-Star Again
After a rough start to the year, Xavier Nwankpa has bounced back and is playing some of the best football of his career.
Five Hawkeyes to Watch Against Illinois State
Five Hawkeyes to watch in Iowa's 2024 season-opener against Illinois State.
Hawkeyes Talk NCAA Football 25
Iowa football players are giddy to play the new NCAA Football 25 game.
The Hawkeyes We're Most Excited to Play as in College Football 2025
NCAA Football is back. Which Iowa Hawkeyes are we most excited to play as when it returns?
Midwest Spotlight: Five surprising talent hotbeds
Former five-star Xavier Nwankpa is one of the latest talents to come out of Des Moines, Iowa.
Five-Star Checkup: Class of 2022
Former No. 1 Travis Hunter was playing like one of the best players in college football before suffering an injury.
Seven Hawkeyes With a Shot to be All-Americans in 2023
If there's any time to name potential All-Americans this coming season for Iowa football, it's Independence Day.
Next Man In: Xavier Nwankpa
This fall Xavier Nwankpa will take over the safety opening left by All-American Kaevon Merriweather.
Kadyn Proctor's desire to step outside his comfort zone led to Alabama flip
Five-star offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor is ranked No. 14 in the 2023 Rivals250.
Three-Point Stance: Impact freshmen, Deion Sanders, coach health
Missouri receiver Luther Burden lived up to the five-star hype as a true freshman.
Five-star prospects on flip watch heading into early signing day
QB Dante Moore is committed to Oregon, but that hasn't stopped other schools from making their case for a flip.
Five-Star Check-Up: Class of 2022, Nos. 15-21
Cornerback Denver Harris has contributed on a Texas A&M secondary that is loaded with talent.
Three-Point Stance: Arizona, impact freshmen, Sept. 1 graphics
The Arizona Wildcats' win over San Diego State was just their second victory in their last 24 games.
Three-Point Stance: Midwest freshmen, Northwestern, rising prospects
Iowa defensive back Xavier Nwankpa should make an immediate impact for the Hawkeyes this season.
Commitment breakdown: Five-star Kadyn Proctor picks Iowa
The nation's top offensive tackle recruit is staying home to play for Iowa.
Fact or Fiction: Eli Holstein will win more titles than any other 2023 QB
Four-star quarterback Eli Holstein committed to Alabama earlier this week.
Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted 2023 offensive linemen
Top prospect TJ Shanahan Jr. seems destined for an SEC school.
Five Midwest recruits raising stock with talent on the track
Nebraska prospect Malachi Coleman's performance as a track athlete is boosting his status as a football recruit.
Big Ten Spotlight: Highlights, predictions for 2023 recruiting class
Four-star quarterback Rickie Collins committed to Purdue in October.
Five must-get prospects for Midwest programs
Brett Bielema could make a big statement in his second year at Illinois if he can land in-state receiver Malik Elzy.
Where things stand with top five uncommitted OL in 2023 class
Five-star TJ Shanahan Jr. is visiting Texas Tech this weekend, but look for top SEC schools to be involved in the end.
Fact or Fiction: Iowa should feel confident about landing Kadyn Proctor
Five-star Kadyn Proctor is the top-ranked offensive tackle in the 2023 Rivals250.
Big Ten Spotlight: Grading the 2022 class
Five-star Alex Styles is one of the headliners of an Ohio State class that ranks No. 1 in the conference.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Final thoughts on the 2022 Rivals250
Five-star Jackson State signee Travis Hunter remains atop the athlete position rankings.
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down final 2022 five-stars
It's the final Rivals Ranking Week for the 2022 class, and we counted down the 32 five-stars.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Quick thoughts on every 2022 five-star
Travis Hunter and most of the other five-stars in the 2022 class recently participated in a major all-star event.
Xavier Nwankpa ready to enroll
After playing in the All-American Bowl this past weekend, Xavier Nwankpa is ready to make the move to Iowa City.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts on Day 1 of All-American Bowl practice
Four-star receiver Kevin Coleman had an impressive showing in the first day of All-American Bowl practice.
Fact or Fiction: Georgia is starting to take a lead for Arch Manning
Five-star quarterback Arch Manning is the top-ranked prospect in the 2023 class.
Early Signing Period: Big Ten Report Card
Indiana struck it rich with seven four-star prospects, including Rivals100 defensive athlete Dasan McCullough.
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2022 DB rankings
The No. 1 safety, five-star Xavier Nwankpa, is headed to homestate Iowa.
The huge impact of Nwankpa's commitment
There are potential massive ripple effects from the five-star commitment of Xavier Nwankpa both on and off the field.
Iowa comes from behind to land five-star Xavier Nwankpa
Iowa went from the outside looking in to landing the first five star player from the state in the Rivals era.
Nwankpa talks Iowa commitment
Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa breaks down his decision to commit to Iowa and recruiting others to join him.
Five-star DB Xavier Nwankpa commits to Iowa
Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa is going to be a Hawkeye.
Commitment breakdown: Five-star Xavier Nwankpa picks Iowa
Xavier Nwankpa is staying home to play for Iowa in college.
Xavier Nwankpa's path to a decision
As five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa gets ready to announce his decision we take a look back at his journey along the way.
Five-Star DB Nwankpa set to commit
Adam Gorney and Clint Cosgrove take a look at Xavier Nwankpa and what they expect when he makes his commitment.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2022 rankings
National recruiting director Adam Gorney goes position-by-position on the new Rivals250.
Fact or Fiction: Alabama will hold off Florida, Georgia for Isaiah Bond
Four-star athlete Isaiah Bond is ranked No. 90 in the 2023 Rivals250.
Ohio State Signing Day stretch run: What to watch for on defense
Signing Day on December 15th is drawing near. What should Buckeye fans be looking for with the Top Defensive Targets?
Nwankpa leads Southeast Polk to state title
Xavier Nwankpa was all over the field tonight as he led Southeast Polk to their first state title in school history.
Notre Dame continuing its push for five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa
The Fighting Irish staff will be in Iowa on Friday, a day before they face Georgia Tech at home.
Nwankpa leads Southeast Polk back to state title game
Xavier Nwankpa made big plays in all three phases for Southeast Polk tonight in their 33-7 semifinal win over City High.
Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 1-20 in the 2022 Rivals250
Five-star Travis Hunter is the top-ranked prospect in the 2022 Rivals250.
Get to know five-star DB Xavier Nwankpa
Woody Wommack spends a few minutes with Xavier Nwankpa to get to know the five-star safety.
How things stand with 2022's top available safeties
Is Iowa the team to beat for five-star Xavier Nwankpa, who is visiting Ohio State this weekend?
Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa on where Notre Dame stands after visit
The Fighting Irish are a finalist for the Iowa standout. What’s next?
Predictions for five uncommitted prospects
Predicting where five top prospects will land on signing day.
Ten recruiting surprises from five-star prospects in 2022 class
Luther Burden's recruitment took a turn with a mostly unexpected commitment to Missouri.
Video: Five-star DB Xavier Nwankpa talks recruiting
Rivals.com caught up with five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa to talk about his three finalists and setting a decision date.
Five-star Xavier Nwankpa sets decision date
The nation's No. 1 safety will decide from Iowa, Notre Dame and Ohio State on his birthday.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Arch Manning, Iowa, A&M, FSU
The visits five-star quarterback Arch Manning has been taking tells the story of his recruitment.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects weigh in after big visits
Five-star Walter Nolen had an impactful visit to Texas A&M over the weekend.
Five-star Xavier Nwankpa takes another visit to Iowa
Xavier Nwankpa is a five-star prospect, the top-rated safety in the 2022 class and the No. 1 recruit in Iowa.
Five prospects who will be impacted by Iowa-Penn State
Five-star Kadyn Proctor is the fifth-ranked prospect in the 2023 class.
Making the Case: Xavier Nwankpa
The top-rated safety in the 2022 class has released a list of his top three programs.
Fact or Fiction: Michigan has a real shot at Walter Nolen
Five-star defensive lineman Walter Nolen is set to visit Michigan this weekend.
Fact or Fiction: Virginia could emerge as a front-runner for Zach Rice
Five-star offensive lineman Zach Rice is ranked No. 19 in the 2022 Rivals250.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on top 2022 players
Five-star Domani Jackson says his commitment to USC is solid, but he's still going to visit Alabama and Michigan.
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2022 DB rankings
Four-star Jeadyn Lukus is a big part of Clemson's strong defensive back class.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Looking at the 2022 rankings
Adam Gorney gives his thoughts on topics surrounding the new 2022 Rivals250, including RB Branson Robinson.
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the new five-stars
Four prospects added their fifth star in the latest updates to the 2022 Rivals250.
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2022 Five-Star Countdown
We kick off our 2022 Rivals Rankings Week on Monday with a countdown of the 29 five-stars.
Five-star DB Xavier Nwankpa talks recruiting
Now officially a five-star prospect, Xavier Nwankpa talks about the honor, the latest on his recruiting, and much more.
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2023 OL rankings
Bradyn Joiner, the top center in the 2023 class, hasn't committed so his recruitment is one that bears watching.
Fact or Fiction: Miami is the favorite for five-star Jaheim Singletary
Five-star cornerback Jaheim Singletary decommitted from Ohio State at the beginning of August.
Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 31-40
Texas A&M QB commit Conner Weigman reminds Mike Farrell of a certain former Heisman Trophy winner.
Fact or Fiction: Xavier Nwankpa could very well end up at Iowa
Ohio State has long been considered the team to beat for the four-star safety from Iowa.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visits continue, front-runners emerge for some
Miami appears to be the early front-runner for 2023 receiver Andy Jean.
Xavier Nwankpa discusses Iowa visit
Four-star safety Xavier Nwankpa was in Iowa City this past weekend for a two-day unofficial visit with the Hawkeyes.
Xavier Nwankpa On Notre Dame: ‘One Of The Best Visits I’ve Been On’
The Fighting Irish hosted the No. 3 safety in the 2022 class over the weekend.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: June visits drive the latest news
Four-star defensive end DJ Wesolak recently visited Georgia and Clemson.
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2022 rankings
Four-star defensive end Quency Wiggins could rise in future updates to the Rivals250.
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on defensive position rankings
Is Hero Kanu the next rising star at the defensive tackle position?
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2022 DB rankings
Five-star Jaheim Singletary has risen to the top of the cornerback rankings.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Front-runners emerge after early visits
Five-star Dani Dennis-Sutton is coming off of a visit to Georgia.
Rivals100 safety Xavier Nwankpa details Buckeyes official visit
Rivals100 DB Xavier Nwankpa says Ohio State official visit "exceeded expectations" this past weekend.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts on Rivals Rankings Week
Quinn Ewers is the clear No. 1 at the QB position, but the debate is wide open after that.
Fact or Fiction: Alabama can vault to top of Oscar Delp's list
Four-star tight end Oscar Delp will visit Alabama for the first time this week.
Q&A with Xavier Nwankpa
Pleasant Hill, IA, four-star safety Xavier Nwankpa and his mother discuss upcoming officials with AY.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Jaydon Blue, Matayo Uiagalelei, safeties
Jaydon Blue's decision to sit out his senior season of high school has raised a lot of questions.
Top names to watch at state track
Hawkeye Report takes a look at a number of names to watch this week at the 2021 State Track Meet in Des Moines.
PREVIEW: Flurry of official visitors and 2023 targets to visit OSU in June
We do an in-depth dive into which prospects will be visiting Ohio State next month.
Xavier Nwankpa previews June official visits
Four-star DB Xavier Nwankpa announced his Final 7 on May 1, and has official visits set with three of those schools.
Ranking the Contenders: Xavier Nwankpa
Four-star safety Xavier Nwankpa has narrowed his recruitment down to a final seven.
Rivals100 safety Xavier Nwankpa has top 7 & 3 Officials set
Pleasant Hill (IA) 2022 4-star safety Xavier Nwankpa released his top seven schools over the weekend & has 3 O.V.'s set.
Fact or Fiction: USC has time to make up ground with Malachi Nelson
Five-star QB Malachi Nelson is the No. 2-ranked prospect in the 2023 class.
Xavier Nwankpa visits Iowa spring practice
Class of 2022 safety Xavier Nwankpa was back in Iowa City on Saturday to watch the Hawkeyes at work in spring ball.
Sting Factor: Four-star LB Dasan McCullough's flip
McCullough has decided to leave Ohio State for Indiana.
Ranking the Contenders: Jake Pope
Three-star Jake Pope has more than 30 offers.
Film Review: Rivals100 safety Xavier Nwankpa
We take a look at what makes Rivals100 DB Xavier Nwankpa one of Ohio State's top overall targets in the 2022 cycle.
Rivals100 S Xavier Nwankpa has been watching LSU since he was 5-years-old
The four-star defensive back grew up an LSU fan and has watched the Tigers for over a decade.
LSU recruiting in 2022: DBs to know
Who should LSU fans be watching moving forward? Let's look at the defensive backs for 2022.
Fact or Fiction: Jaheim Singletary could be the No. 1 CB
Five-star Jaheim Singletary is ranked No. 8 in the 2022 Rivals250.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Safety rankings may need to be shuffled
Four-star Xavier Nwankpa could rise up the safety rankings in the weeks ahead.
Six more thoughts from Battle New Orleans
Takeaways from Battle New Orleans 7-on-7 tournament
Recruiting notes out of Battle New Orleans
Buzz from Battle NOLA on five-stars Jacoby Mathews and several other elite recruits
Takeaways from Day 1 of Battle New Orleans
Top performers include five-star Jaheim Singletary, four-stars Shazz Preston and Xavier Nwankpa