The Iowa Hawkeyes nearly pulled off a comeback for the ages. Down 25 points just before halftime, Iowa came storming back in the third and fourth quarters to close within five points of No. 7 Maryland.

Lucy Olsen may be disappointed about No. 23 Iowa's 74-66 defeat to an undefeated No. 8 Maryland on Sunday. However, she did not let the loss get in the way of appreciating an Instagram post on Tuesday.

Here are three Hawkeyes that are poised for a breakout season in 2025: Nov 23, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Gronowski headlines that group, but he is just one of two incoming transfers. Former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown pledged to Iowa in December. Iowa also has two signal callers in its 2025 high school signing class — Jimmy Sullivan and walk-on Ryan Fitzgerald.

The University of Minnesota men's basketball program is back on the road when it travels to Iowa on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Things didn't go the way Iowa women’s basketball wanted vs. Illinois. The Hawkeyes re-establishing their veteran leadership sits atop the to-do list.

After a tough loss on the road their last time out, UCLA looks much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Iowa 57-24. UCLA already has six blowout wins this season,

Elements of Sunday's loss should have the Hawkeyes concerned, but not in full-blown panic. Generating productive urgency is Iowa's next challenge.

Iowa had a home game last night against Maryland. The Hawkeyes outscored the Terrapins 39-26 in the second half with two Hawkeyes reaching double digit performances. Despite the effort in the latter half it was the start of the game that dug the Hawkeye’s hole.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Kaylene Smikle scored 26 points as No. 8 Maryland held off a late rally by No. 23 Iowa to win 74-66 on Sunday.

Minnesota plays Iowa after Dawson Garcia scored 27 points in Minnesota's 84-81 overtime victory over the Michigan Wolverines. The Hawkeyes have gone 10-1 in home games. Iowa is third in college basketball with 19.