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Former Hawkeye Don Nelson Passes at 86
Former University of Iowa men’s basketball student-athlete Don Nelson passed on Aug. 9. He was 86.
Ozick Named to Lou Groza Award Watch List
Fourth-year kicker Eli Ozick has been named to the 2026 Lou Groza Place-Kicker Award Watch List.
Pieper Named to Rimington Trophy Watch List
Fourth-year offensive lineman Kade Pieper has been named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List on Thursday.
3 Hawkeyes Named SN Preseason All-Americans
Fourth-year center Kade Pieper earned first-team honors, while third-year tight end DJ Vonnahme and fourth-year defensive back Zach Lutmer were selected to the second team.
Vonnahme Named to Mackey Award Watch List
Third-year tight end DJ Vonnahme has been named to the John Mackey Award Watch List on Wednesday.
Nominations Open for Pioneer Heroes Game
Nominations for Iowa’s Hero are now open through Oct. 11. Fans can nominate everyday citizens in Iowa who have performed extraordinary acts of heroism.
3 Hawkeyes Named 2026 Big Ten Players to Watch
Three University of Iowa women’s soccer student-athletes – fourth-years Sofia Bush and Millie Greer and second-year Elle Wildman – have been named Big Ten Players to Watch for the 2026 season, the announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten office.
Fresh Pitch, Same Purpose
Change brings both uncertainty and opportunity. As the University of Iowa women’s soccer team prepares to kick off the 2026 season, the program enters a new era under first-year head coach Dean Ward.
3 Hawkeyes Named to Preseason Watch Lists
DB Zach Lutmer was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, while OL Kade Pieper and OL Trevor Lauck were recognized on the 2026 Outland Trophy Watch List.
Harkey Joins Iowa Athletics Strategic Communications Staff
Keelyn Harkey has been named an associate director of athletics strategic communications within the University of Iowa Athletics Department.
2026 Big Ten Volleyball Media Day Transcript
Vishwase Named Assistant Tennis Coach
Nikita Vishwase has been named assistant coach for the University of Iowa women's tennis program, head coach Sasha Boros announced today.
Casey Day Named Pitching Coach
Former Hawkeye pitcher Casey Day has been named pitching coach for the University of Iowa baseball team, head coach Rick Heller announced Wednesday.
Wakenight Named Head Coach of Team USA for FISU Games
Jason Wakenight has been named head coach of Team USA men’s and women’s track and field for the 2026 FISU America Games in Lima, Peru, July 30 to Aug. 1.
Kirk Ferentz Big Ten Media Day Press Conference Transcript
University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz met the media on Tuesday in Chicago at Big Ten Media Days.
Pieper Named To Big Ten Preseason Honors List
Fourth-year offensive lineman Kade Pieper has been named to the Big Ten Conference Preseason Honors List.
Iowa-Ohio State Football Game Sold Out
The University of Iowa football team’s Oct. 3 contest against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium is officially sold out.
Dildine Shines at FISU America Games
Rachel Dildine picked up five medals for Team USA at the 2026 FISU America Games over the weekend.
Johnson Leads Hawkeyes at USATF Championships
Kids’ Day At Kinnick Set For Aug. 15
The Iowa football team will host its annual “Kids’ Day at Kinnick,” presented by UI Health Care, on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Bernatsky Wins 1-Meter Title at AAU Diving Nationals
Zita Bernatsky won the one-meter title on the final day of the 2026 AAU Diving National Championships on Thursday.
Iowa Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
Iowa Volleyball has earned recognition from the AVCA for the third year in a row.
Cross Country Finalizes 2026 Schedule
University of Iowa cross country finalized its 2026 schedule, associate head coach of cross country Randy Hasenbank announced on Tuesday.
Iowa Baseball Final Notes: 2026
The Hawkeyes closed the 2026 season with a 33-23 overall record and made its 11th straight Big Ten Tournament appearance.
Hawkeyes Sign Iowa Native Ava Curry
Oskaloosa native, Ava Curry, has signed with the University of Iowa softball program. It was announced Monday by head coach Stacy May-Johnson. Curry will be entering her third year of eligibility.
7 Hawkeyes Set for Summer Championship Season
Seven University of Iowa swimmers and divers will compete in summer championship meets from July 21-August 1.
Women's Team, 10 Student-Athletes Earn All-Academic Honor from USTFCCCA
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) recognized the University of Iowa women’s track team and 10 members of the program with All-Academic honors on Monday.
Iowa-UNI Football Game Sold Out
The Iowa-Iowa State football game scheduled for Sept. 12 in Iowa City is officially sold out.
Hawkeyes to Face Kansas at Field of Dreams
The University of Iowa baseball team will face Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa, in a fall game on Oct. 10.
Hawkeye Athletics Mourns the Loss of Will Moon
Iowa Athletics community is mourning the loss of one of its most passionate, loyal, and transformative supporters, Will Moon, who passed away at the age of 64.
Iowa-ISU Football Game Sold Out
The Iowa-Iowa State football game scheduled for Sept. 12 in Iowa City is officially sold out.
Iowa, Manyawu Earn NABC Academic Honors
The University of Iowa men’s basketball team earned the 2025-26 National Association of Basketball Coaches Team Academic Excellence Award, it was announced Wednesday by the NABC.
Iowa-Texas Tech to Meet at Kwik Star Klassic
The University of Iowa volleyball team will host Texas Tech at 11 a.m. (CT) on Sept. 18 inside Xtream Arena, head coach Jim Barnes announced on Wednesday.
Johnson Named CSC First-Team Academic All-American
81 Hawkeyes Named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars
Eighty-one University of Iowa student-athletes have been named Big Ten Conference Distinguished Scholars, it was announced Monday by the league office.
Hanna, Wang Named WGCA All-American Scholars
Two University of Iowa women’s golfers – senior Kaitlyn Hanna and sophomore Sunny Wang – have been named Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars, it was announced Monday by the WCGA.
Iowa Named ITA All-Academic Team; 5 Hawkeyes Named Scholar Athletes
The University of Iowa tennis team was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team and five Hawkeyes were tabbed as ITA Scholar Athletes, the announcement was made Monday by the ITA.
Schulte Selected by New York Mets in 20th Round of MLB Draft
University of Iowa senior Kooper Schulte was selected by the New York Mets in the 20th round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Schulte was the 600th overall pick.
Mitchell Selected by Blue Jays in Sixth Round of MLB Draft
University of Iowa senior Gable Mitchell was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Mitchell was the 193rd overall pick.
Single Game Football Tickets On Sale Next Week
Individual game tickets for seven University of Iowa 2025 home football games go on sale next week.
Former Hawkeye Lynn Kennedy Passes Away
Iowa women’s basketball family mourns the loss of former Hawkeye standout Lynn Kennedy, who passed away on July 3 at the age of 61.
Gronowski, McCabe Earn Iowa’s B1G Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
Mark Gronowski (football) and Taylor McCabe (women's basketball) have been selected as Iowa’s 2026 Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners.
Kirk Ferentz Named to Dodd Trophy Watch List
Kirk Ferentz is one of 20 head coaches named to the 2026 Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List.
Iowa Athletics, The Swarm Announce Strategic Transition to Support Student-Athlete Success
Hawkeye Legend Michelle Edwards Honored with Court Naming in Boston
The basketball court at Titus Sparrow Park in Boston was recently officially dedicated to former Hawkeye Michelle Edwards, honoring her extraordinary legacy both on and off the court.