Iowa basketball fans, get ready—Coach Ben McCollum wants to shake things up by scheduling more powerhouse opponents starting in 2026. While the Hawkeyes’ 10-2 record looks great on paper, McCollum admits that beating up on smaller schools isn’t enough to prove Iowa belongs among the nation’s best. He’s pushing for more games against major conference teams, hoping to build a squad that’s battle-tested before Big Ten play. With a challenging January ahead, it’ll be interesting to see how this new approach changes the team’s reputation. What kind of non-conference matchups would you love to see? #Sports #IowaHawkeyes #CollegeBasketball