Iowa head coach Ben McCollum said Friday that he will return to the Hawkeyes for the 2026-27 season, addressing his plans amid the possibility of multiple high-profile coaching jobs opening this offseason.
McCollum’s statement provides clarity on his status at Iowa as the broader coaching landscape begins to take shape. While openings elsewhere could draw attention across the sport, McCollum indicated he intends to remain in Iowa City and continue leading the program into the 2026-27 campaign.
What McCollum said
McCollum said Friday that he will be back as Iowa’s coach in 2026-27.
The Hawkeyes’ offseason will continue with the usual focus on program planning and roster management, but McCollum’s comments remove uncertainty about the head coaching position heading into next year.